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] .
Australia - WWII, Pacific, Involvement | Britannica
5 天之前 · 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.
Attacks on Australia during World War II - Wikipedia
Attacks on continental Australia during World War II were relatively rare due to Australia's geographic position. However, axis surface raiders and submarines periodically attacked shipping in the Australian coastal waters from late 1940 to early 1945.
Australian Army during World War II - Wikipedia
The Australian Army was the largest service in the Australian military during World War II. Prior to the outbreak of war the Australian Army was split into the small full-time Permanent Military Forces (PMF) and the larger part-time Militia.
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 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.
Australians in the Second World War - Australian War Memorial, …
As part of the British Empire, Australia was among the first nations to declare war on Nazi Germany and between 1939 and 1945 nearly one million Australian men and women served in what was going to be the Second World War.
Second World War 1939 - 1945 | Australian War Memorial
The Second World War was the most destructive conflict in human history. For Australia, the conflicted lasted for six years, from 3 September 1939 to 15 August 1945.
Second World War Official Histories - Australian War Memorial
The official history of Australia's involvement in the Second World War represents one of the longest and largest historical endeavours Australia has ever seen. The enterprise began in January 1943 with the appointment of Gavin Long as General Editor.
World War II 1939 to 1945 - Anzac Portal
Learn about Australia's involvement in World War II and the experience of Australians who served and those on the home front, during and after the war.
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