Australia
Location:
Australia is a country, a continent and an island. It is located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere
Language:
English
Facts:
Served Overseas: 575,799
Population in 1939: 6936000
Civilian deaths during WWII: 735
Died: 39,429
Wounded: 66,563
Men awarded the Victoria Cross: 20
(The Victoria cross is a medal that is awarded for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British armed forces.)
Perspective:
During the war every country thinks they are on the winning side. This is because each country has a different perspective and veiw on the world. Australia perspective during World War II was that because of the British going to war Australia was then also at war. Meaning the Australians were independent but also played a role with Britain. An example of this is the military and how the British Forces trained in Australia. Overall through this website you will see the many views thatoccurred during WWII.
Australia is a country, a continent and an island. It is located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere
Language:
English
Facts:
Served Overseas: 575,799
Population in 1939: 6936000
Civilian deaths during WWII: 735
Died: 39,429
Wounded: 66,563
Men awarded the Victoria Cross: 20
(The Victoria cross is a medal that is awarded for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British armed forces.)
Perspective:
During the war every country thinks they are on the winning side. This is because each country has a different perspective and veiw on the world. Australia perspective during World War II was that because of the British going to war Australia was then also at war. Meaning the Australians were independent but also played a role with Britain. An example of this is the military and how the British Forces trained in Australia. Overall through this website you will see the many views thatoccurred during WWII.