On September 3, 1939 Australia declared war on Germany and entered the war in Europe to aid its Allies in the United Kingdom.
In 1940 and 1941, Australian troops saw action in the Middle East and North Africa. In January 1941, Australian troops helped capture Bardia and Tobruk in Libya.
Soon the war would come closer to home. On December 8, 1941, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Australia declared war on Japan.
The Japanese offensive in New Guinea was the most direct threat Australia faced. Fortunately, the Americans staved off a naval attack on Australia at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.
The Japanese Army then attempted to reach Port Moresby, New Guinea, by land. This led to the bloody battles at Gona and Buna.
By the end of the war, Australia had lost about 30,000 men and women.
2006-07-03 02:28:57
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answered by Gabe 6
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There was no World War in 1912 in Australia.
2006-07-03 02:40:28
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answered by Vagabond5879 7
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There was no World War in 1912 ! The only thing that happened in Austrailia in 1912 was the first international Goat Roping Contest. It was the world Cup of Goat Roping ! A 7' Ethopian was the leader but was disqualified for trying to eat the goat as soon as he had caught it. So the chapion was a Goat herd from the Pyrennes that calmed the goats with love songs.
2006-07-03 02:33:14
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answered by sonny_too_much 5
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The bombings contained in the middle East were awful and the persons serving contained in the defense force commit suicide more desirable than fatalities at the front line. what is going on with our miltary over there to go back back in such psychological situations? How can the bombings and the political conflicts in the walls of others international locations no longer reason a lot bitterness? might want to that be why we do not get the information or see any video of those continuing occurences? i'd not watch those comments lengthy both. there became a facebook placed up in the present day that asserts "Darkness won't be able to pressure out Darkness, in straight forward words gentle can try this." lengthy island loves B. This international desires a MLK, Jr. to wrestle this international darkness with gentle. The international guidelines in view that WWII have created havoc and new alteratives favor to be got here upon and applied. My husband were a marathon runner for years. genuinely one of my well known vacation spots is Boston. i recognize the mannerism, region, fantastic summers and all round surroundings. i'm no longer shocked on the interplay of persons coming to help Monday. we've an outstanding usa and amazing electorate that favor to stay in peace. Terrorist continually p.c.. an section the position human beings by the international will be. 9/11, WTC had very much of folk from different international locations, besides.
2016-11-30 04:59:24
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answered by einhorn 3
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As stated above, the war started in 1914:
History books record that World War I started when the nations went to war to avenge the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the Habsburg throne, on June 28, 1914.
This is the typical explanation. But the "revisionist historian" knows just what caused and what the purpose was of the conflagration of World War I.
Up until America's entry into this war, the American people had followed the wise advice of President George Washington given in his farewell address, delivered to the nation on September 17, 1796. President Washington said: "It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world.... Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humour or caprice?'
President Washington attempted to warn the American people about getting embroiled in the affairs of Europe. But in 1914, it was not to be. There were those who were secretly planning America's involvement in World War I whether the American people wanted it or not.
2006-07-03 13:41:30
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answered by Mark W 5
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To the smart ones:
Well said guys!
To the dumb ones:
World War One - August 1914 to November 1918!
World War Two, 1939-1945, Japs, Guadalcanal, Midway, Pearl Harbour, Tojo, Mitsubishi Zero, - DIFFERENT war! (That's why its called World War TWO!!!)
2006-07-03 02:46:00
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answered by Anonymous
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actually very curious why World War I and World War II was called "World War" when it doesn't involve the entire world.
2006-07-03 03:56:02
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answered by firefly 5
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