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Australia in WW2

Questions regarding Australia's participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war.

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How did the Pacific War affect Australia?

Australia was the foot hole for the allied troops to mount an attack on Japanese forces. The battle of Guadalcanal was the deciding battle in preventing the Japanese invasion of Australia.

Where in Vietnam did Australians fight?

Primarily around III Corps (surrounding Saigon). For further reading, about defending Australian Firebase Coral during the Tet offensive in '68: "The Battle of Coral", by Lex McAulay (1988 printing), ISBN 978-0-09169-091-5

What is Japans attitude toward nuclear facilities and weapons?

They are a leader in the use of nuclear power. Only the United States is a hold out on using this awesome fuel source.

Nuclear weapons are another issue. They, for obvious reasons, do not support the buildup of these weapons.

How has France impacted on Australian food patterns?

*Croissants

*Baguette

*Crepes

*fruit tarts/tartins

*pate & terrines,

*chocolate mousse

*champagne

*ratatouille

*omelet

Why did the American soldiers wear a peace sign around their neck during the Vietnam War?

Because they were disenchanted with the way the war was going, and were desperate for peace. The terrible psychological impact of fighting in Vietnam, or any war for that matter, cannot be underestimated. It was this which prompted many American soldiers, who were drafted into the conflict without consent, to desire peace.

What will England do if Australia is attacked?

It is very obvious that England will sit back and only at a later stage (after the damage) try and implement sanctions against the attacking nation, the same way they have let their own down in Zimbabwe when Robert Mugabe killed thousands of white farmers including their women and children. Ten years later and to date, this is still happening. Zimbabwe (Ex UK Colony doomed. Typical killing events (killing of large number of whites people) are now also implemented in South Africa (EX UK Colony without even a whisper from the UK (It is financially not viable and their politicians are worse than sissies) They should all rather be replaced by women like Margret Thatcher. Australia; you are a great country and I which the opportunity arrives one day for me, my wife and our two kids to make you our own as you are something great to live and die for.

From a white South African who facing victimisation daily.

What are voluntary organisations?

list 3 importance of voluntary organization

How did Japanese-held POWs die and what was done with their bodies?

Most of the prisoners were shot in herds. Some were used for bayonet practice. Others were starved to death (not all were treated badly, just the vast majority). The corpses were either buried, fed to dogs, thrown in the river, burned, or just left on the ground. Go to your local library. See if they have a copy of a book titled "PRISONERS OF THE JAPANESE" by Gavan Daws. Read it. You'll be shocked!

How did the Kokoda Track affect Australia's home front?

The Kokoda Track was vital to Australia during WWII, as the Japanese troops were repelled by the Australian and US troops during the Kokoda Trail campaign. Japan had already landed troops on the island of New Guinea, and sought to head south through the Owen Stanley Ranges to establish bases on the southern coast of the island.

The PNG natives offered invaluable assistance to the Allied troops along the Kokoda Track, often at great risk to themselves. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels were a tribe of Papua New Guinean native people nicknamed for their thick, woolly hair. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels helped Australian soldiers during WWII in the 1942 battles against invading Japanese troops. They lived in the villages along the Kokoda Track and initially knew nothing of the war until Australian troops began moving through their area. They carried wounded out of the jungle, on stretchers and on their backs, and nursed them back to health where possible, at the risk of their own lives. They also carried supplies and equipment for the Australian troops. Stories have also emerged of these natives rescuing US airmen who were shot out of the sky. They evacuated allied troops from compromising situations during alerts of Japanese invasions, or hid them from advancing troops. Not only did they nurse the wounded back to health, but many Allied troops fell victim to the diseases of the tropical jungle, such as malaria - the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels also nursed them through that.

What did Nancy wake do that was important and or singificant?

Nancy Wake was a British spy and she helped in the French Resistance

What other events caused fear in Australia?

Events that have caused fear in Australia has been: the settlement- the natives had never seen a white person before and the British got worried because they wern't use to the climate, what to grow and how to live. The Great Depression- a time when nearly all of the Aussies suffered of poverty. World War I- well, like the rest of the world, the fear of losing dying would have been shocking. World War II- when the war came to Australian shores (Darwin Bombing) civilians really felt the war up close as well as the troop would have when they fought with the New Zealenders (ANZAC troops) on Gallipoli. Other wars have also brought us fear but I believe that the above is the main events of fear.

What parts of new zealand were effected by the maori wars?

the maori affected several parts of new zealand. they stole food and raped women in taranaki. The maori were very racist and even ate people. European settlers shot maori for game hunting.

What was the significance of the siege of Tobruk in 1941?

It was important because it included both allies and axis powers in a single battle

Why is it important to commemorate the diggers who fought for Australia?

Because they were prepared, or at least required, to leave homes, jobs and family to live in mostly appalling conditions, see sights too horrific to mention, and in many cases lost their lives trying to defend freedoms that many now take for granted.

What year was french food introduced to Australia?

The history of the French in Australia dates from the arrival of the La Perouse expedition at Botany Bay in January 1788, just days after the landing of the First Fleet, and French people have been living in Australia almost ever since. French Cuisine would have been introduced around that time.