- Australia in World War II - Wikipedia
Australia entered World War II on 3 September 1939, following the government's acceptance of the United Kingdom 's declaration of war on Nazi Germany Australia later entered into a state of war with other members of the Axis powers, including the Kingdom of Italy on 11 June 1940, [1] and the Empire of Japan on 9 December 1941 [2]
- Second World War, 1939–45 - Australian War Memorial
Almost a million Australians, both men and women, served in the Second World War They fought in campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, as well as against Japan in south-east Asia and other parts of the Pacific
- Australia - WWII, Pacific, Involvement | Britannica
Australia - WWII, Pacific, Involvement: When war came again, however, the nation’s response was firm—some 30,000 Australians died in World War II (1938–45), and 65,000 were injured From early in the war, the Royal Australian Air Force was active in the defense of Britain
- Australia and the Second World War - Anzac Portal
After Great Britain declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939, Australia raised a volunteer force, the Second Australian Imperial Force (AIF), and sent the 6th, 7th and 9th Divisions of the AIF overseas to support Britain
- 5. 4 Other significant Australian events during the Second World War
How did Australia’s independence change during the Second World War? Why were Darwin and other northern areas of Australia attacked? Was it a prelude to invasion? Why was the Australian hospital ship Centaur sunk with the death of 268 medical and army personnel? Was this a war crime?
- Australia in the 1940s - My Place
The Second World War brought significant social, political and economic change At first Australia provided troops to Britain and the Allied effort in Europe fighting the war against Germany but was soon forced to bring the troops home to defend Australia
- Australia in World War Two | Parramatta History and Heritage
World War Two was the first time the Australian mainland came under direct attack, with the Japanese aerial bombing locations in north-west Australia and submarines entering Sydney Harbour
- Australia in World War II and After - globhistory. org
Explore Australia’s transformative journey during and after World War II, examining its entry into the war, the challenges of the Pacific conflict, and significant domestic changes
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