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Essentially, because they were needed there. There was no requirement for forces on the European mainland (the Axis having overrun most of it) except for Greece, and Japan had not yet entered the war. Also, the Australians were well-trained professional soldiers and the British thought their fighting qualities would enhance their campaign (which was correct- the Australians and other Allied forces decisively defeated the Italians and went on to defeat Rommels Afrika Corps as well.
What else can I help you with?
Do cooks in the army go into combat in the Australian Army?
Cooks like all people in the Australian Army are trained in basic combat. They are unlikely to go into combat as it is not their job function.
After securing northern Africa where did U.S troops go?
Italy
Can you go to Afghanistan if your in the army cadets?
No you cant. The Australian Army Cadets do not fight. They are mainly positioned at one building but go on 'excursions'. The AAC (Australian Army Cadets) train / drill you incase you want to join the actual ADF (Australian Defence Force) or if you just want to join. In short: NO the Army cadets are a youth organisation and wouldn't even be called into active service in a national emergancy. its a charity not a Armed Force
Is it possible to enter turkey as an Australian citizin but born in turkey and not done their army service?
if you are not a Turkish citizin or if u don't have Turkish passport army is not compulsory for u .With Australian passport u can come and go as every turist.
Why are the northern southern eastern and western hemisohere important in Africa?
Africa is located in all four hemispheres of the world. Both the equator and the prime meridian go through the continent of Africa, splitting it into fourths. However, Africa is mostly located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
Where would you go to locate the Sahara Desert?
Go to a map of Africa and you will find the Sahara Desert covering most of the northern third of the continent.
Whose southern forces did McCllean go you against at Antietam?
Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia.
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Africa, both the equator and prime meridian go through Africa- so Northern and Southern Hemispheres and Western and Eastern Hemispheres converge in the continent of Africa.
Can you go camel riding in Africa?
Yes, in some of the countries in Africa you can go camel riding. Particularly in northern African countries, where there are a lot of tourists, like Egypt, and also in some of the countries that are in or near the Sahara Desert.
What qualifications do you need for Australian Army?
Depending on what role you want in the army they will train you to do everything. You will gain qualifications but generally all you need is a pass in year 9 or equivalent for Direct Entry. If you want to go to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will need a pass in year 12 or equivalent. Go to http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ search for the job you want and it will tell you what you need.
Why did Hannibal leave Italy and go back to Carthage?
Roman Scipio Africanus had shipped an army to North Africa to threaten Carthage.
What continent is in between the northern and southern hemispheres?
None of the continents are in between the northern and southern hemisphere all the way rounds, but I think a better question would be, which continents go through the equator or something similar, because in the middle of the earth lies the equator. The three continents that go through the equator are Asia, Africa and South America
