why did Australia become involved in world war 2?

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Answer by gem
Submitted on 6/12/2004
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During the 1930s, Germany was expanding its territory. In 1939, it threatened to invade Poland. Britain and France both warned that if Germany invaded, they would declare war. Germany did invade on 1 September in the same year, and two days later, Britain and France declared war. Australia still had strong ties with Britain, and was thought of as a British Nation. People in Australia were opposed to German expansion, but they were also very closely tied to Britain. When the British Government declared war, Prime Minister Menzies announced that Australia was also at war. Prime Minister Menzies said this statement regarding the German invasion of Poland and the declared war. This was recorded on a radio broadcast: "It is my melancholy duty to inform you officially that, in consequences of a persistence by Germany in her invasion of Poland, Great Britain had declared war upon her and that, as a result, Australia is also at war."

Answer by JaE
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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i actually agree with gem. She has a lot of key points which happened but she forgot to put in the holocaust. The holocaust was another one of these things which happened during world war 2 and it plays a very big role. This whole thing started with world war 1. After world war 1 there was a treaty that was signed between Germany and Great Britain to say that there will be no more fighting and wars between them. But then Hitler came into power in 1933?(i think it was)which changed the way Germans and other Europeans lived. He started with the killing of the Jews, gypsies, Jehovah's witnesses and many other people who were not German. Then Hitler gained the treaty and tore it up, and invaded Poland this is when world war 2 came along. in September 1st Germany invaded Poland without any warning, and on September 3rd Britain and France were at war with Germany. A week later Australia, New Zealand, Canada and south Africa got involved. World war 2 involved every major country in a war for global domination at it end. more then 60 MILLION people died which is way more then all the Jews and so called abnormal people that died in the holocaust. Germany which was ran by Hitler wanted to expand its territory so they started invading other countries. The main reason why everyone goes to war is because of their alliances that they have with other countries eg. our alliance that we have with Britain, New Zealand's alliance that they have with us. don't you see if china makes war with great Britain then the Americans get involved the Kiwis get involved and the Australians get involved, and plus all the Asian countries will probably go on China's side. i really think that peoples should not go to war its not going to rove anything and the Indians and Pakis should stop scaring each other with their nuclear bombs because all its going to do is blow each others countries up and by the time they actually claim a country they wouldn't want to have it because it is so destroyed. AND I HONESTLY THINK THAT AUSTRALIA SHOULD NOT BE IN IRAQ THIS IS AMERICAS WAR NOT OUR IT DOESN'T MATTER IF WE HAVE AN ALLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS.

Answer by JK
Submitted on 10/22/2004
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Hitler was an evil man with evil intentions. He blamed the Jewish for what was done to him earlier in his life. The Holocaust cost millions of people lives and i have recently come back from a play called "the girl who lived" where i played major part. We had to study the Holocaust and go to museums and learn Polish, Yiddish the language of the people. No if any one in any way disgraces this as being some stupid history lesson, you seriously need a big fat reality check. this happened to Germany and Poland in the 1930's and 1940's and it is something we must never forget. It is probably one of the most important parts of history. Any one dissing it will b sent to their watery graves. It's just not on. Anyway, "The girl who lived" was a play about certain characters sharing their stories and about one frail girl who could have not been more than 15, surviving the gas chambers at Auschwitz. They got her out of the gas chambers and then they shot her. It's a sad story. NO BODY SHOULD BE MAKING FUN OF THE HOLOCAUST BECAUSE IT IS THE MOST HORRIFYING DISPLAY OF HUMANITY THIS WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. CHECK THAT ASSHOLES. for those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it. " You have no right to live among us as Jews. You have no right live among us. You have no right to live." - end

Answer by sarah
Submitted on 4/30/2005
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have you heard this of this poem "crap face" "In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields." This is one of the most famous poems written about the war! so, Crapface, maybe you need to read the last three lines.."If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields." That means..if you dont believe in us sending us to war was a waste, they watched their friends die, can you imagine that happening to you, i dont think so! Imagine how their familes felt nowing their father or husband died for some people who dont appreciate them or respect them! You dont deserve any peace in your life if you cant see the pain and suffering all these people went through and appreciate them.

Answer by lizzy
Submitted on 9/12/2005
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answer to laura's comment on world war two. to show respect to the soldiers of world war two, do you expect to not speak about their reasons for dying? It is widely known that world war two was disgracful and inhumane, however this does not mean that we mustn't speak of it. Every single person who has completed high school knows the tortures australian & OTHER soldiers went through during the horrible time. Speaking of such experiences does not, however, make a peson a disgrace. Laura, i cannot believe you called the person whom asked the question "why was australia involved in world war 2?" a disgrace. A disgrace for merely asking for knowledge of the exact things you told him to research. Laura it is clear that you, yourself should learn manners & the war was over 40 years ago, its about time you released your anger. It's not doing anyone any good.

Answer by KiMMah
Submitted on 8/13/2006
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Australia was apart of the British empire/commonwealth and due to our alliance with them we entered the war. Australia and Brittan are like brothers if one helps the other out when the others in trouble they will remember it and help the other when they are in need. Also Australia is a small country and could easily be taken over by force from another country, so by taking Britains back, they could easily take our back in alliance. When the Britain Government declared war Prime Minister Menzies announced that Australia was also at war. Prime Minister Menzies said this statement regarding the German invasion of Poland and the declared war. This was recorded on a radio broadcast: "It is my melancholy duty to inform you officially that, in consequences of persistence by Germany in her invasion of Poland, Great Britain had declared war upon her and that, as a result, Australia is also at war."

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Question by intrested
Submitted on 2/8/2004
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why did Australia become involved in world war 2?

Answer by ahmed
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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how are people affected by war? what happen to the men and the women and children who are caught up in it?

Answer by sofie
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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why was australia involved in world war two ?

Answer by apsmif101
Submitted on 3/31/2004
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Because the British entered the war, and due to our alliance with them, we had to enter it as well.

Answer by Tupou
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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Australia was involved in ww2 mainly because of two points. 1. We are part of the Commonwealth and will help out our fellow countries whenever we are needed. 2. We would like to think if we help them, then {since where such a little country}they will help us if were ever needy because we could easily be taken over.

Answer by crapface
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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u r gay

Answer by Shivdogg 683 from Shivitown
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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Because we were part of the Emipre.

Answer by laura
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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to crapface how disrespectful could you get. u r gay. how immature to write something like that on a webpage which is about something terribly horrible. ww2 was one of THE most horrible things that has happened in this world. you should check your knowledge about how the germans treated jews, homosexuals, jehovas witnesses and anyobdy else they thought wasnt up to scratch. for a serious reality check i think you should go to a holocaust museum and hear from some of the people who survived that war and see some of the footage and photos from the happenings. you are a disgrace to the name of men.

Answer by baby123
Submitted on 6/28/2004
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why does australia take it up the mother fcukin ass????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? cause i want some action to

Answer by crpz
Submitted on 6/28/2004
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to crap face how funny are you high fives all round

Answer by liz
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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i think u all need to grow up! this is no to a joke. people died becuse of this. maybe you should think about that!

Answer by another_crapface
Submitted on 7/5/2004
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australia entered the war cause british just like to use aussie troops as cannon fodder... just like in gallipoli! yay!

Answer by cd
Submitted on 8/3/2004
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i think liz is right you know my grandfather was in the war so bloody grow up and crapface you are a imature little boy and you need to grow up

Answer by darth vader
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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if australia went to war britain would back us up and so if they go to war we back them up.

Answer by hi
Submitted on 8/23/2004
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well i think that all your answers are preety much accurate but the point im trying to make is that australia is gooodgood and goood so i think you should be nice to noma and mary because they are nice soo get over it ya blow up?

Answer by FuNnY BiaTcHe
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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HeY KErRIe HoW Is IT GoiN?LuV Ya!! CoNgRaTEs On yOuR GoaL 2NiTe!!TopS xoxo

Answer by dude
Submitted on 8/30/2004
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dude what the hell is with this i thought u were supposed to be answering a question not swearing and carrying on like retards.

Answer by pimp
Submitted on 8/31/2004
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all of you get a life

Answer by jesus freak
Submitted on 9/2/2004
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Did australia "come of age" during world war one? eg. get more indipendent and mature as a nation?

Answer by have some respect
Submitted on 9/6/2004
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have some respect you bastards! thousands of people died in that war to protect us! i am disgraced by the behaviour of people about the war

Answer by yu7i
Submitted on 9/14/2004
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u6876 youse alll suc cock

Answer by c8lin and kristi
Submitted on 9/23/2004
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i think that you shouldn't joke around with a subject like this i think that it was the governments decision to send us to war and it is over and done with so don't make gay comments like that!.

Answer by fraz
Submitted on 9/26/2004
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i also agree with laura! soooooooo immature. go jump off a cliff!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Holly
Submitted on 10/9/2004
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you r sick! ww2 is not a joke people died in it for you! n you repay them like this! Just think about it alot of men that are close to you would of died! They were peoples Dads, boyfriends and brothers! how would you feel if it was your brother that was killed! i think you should be ashamed of yourselves!

Answer by chrisivancic
Submitted on 10/10/2004
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Australia became involved in WW2 because of their ties to Britain. PS: crapface u are an idiot and i hate u. Have some respect. you wouldn't be here today if it weren't for them people. think about that. i'm sure that they would like to see this and what you've writtenfor your appreciation. finally u suck and need 2 grow some balls.

Answer by Ellie King
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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um i would like to know why Australia became involved in World War two? and what was like for Australia soliders on the battle fields?

Answer by lala
Submitted on 10/13/2004
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both of u SHUT UP

Answer by catholic girls
Submitted on 10/19/2004
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we are absolutely discusted that offensive language such as these are on this site. we find your crude remarks utterly discusting and hope you think about what yopu have done. may god have mercy on you.

Answer by wazza
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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crapface is weird person and so is anyone who reckons hes cool what a freak

Answer by hey
Submitted on 11/21/2004
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2 all u guys who r saying all that stuff, i just want 2 say that i dont understand u. wat kind of a twisted freak would get a kick out of making fun of over 100,000 men who died just so that u can hav a good life. ur sorry asses r'ntworth a cent. wat hav u ever done 2 help australia? NOTHING. so get over urselves

Answer by stuart's mum
Submitted on 11/25/2004
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u r all mofo's that are talkin about the wrong war

Answer by Janet
Submitted on 12/15/2004
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Crap- face What the hell do you have with the Jews huh? you try to act funny because your mom was propably shot near your home, or your dad is a drugatic. Now it's not funny when other people make fun of your life right? So stop messing with a tragety and GROW UP YOU MOTHER FUKER! MENTALLY!

Answer by u dont need 2 no
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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y r u so immature, this site is not 4 riting silly things like that its 2 inform people of wat happend in ww2! grow up!

Answer by ally
Submitted on 2/5/2005
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Im in year 10 and tryin to find the answer to this question and disrespectful immature foul mouthed idiots lik urselves arent helpin take this countries history seriously and try and help those who want to know more instead of using this site for ur own selfish ego trip!!!!!! for goodness sake grow up!!!!!!

Answer by philly willy
Submitted on 2/10/2005
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to crap face if u didnt lick so much male ass maybe u wouldnt have crap on your face u r the 1 who is gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by shane
Submitted on 2/15/2005
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Australia rocks