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Why did men enlist in ww2 Australia?
Feelings of pride and bravery. Threats form overseas was huge reason why Australia joined the war. The battle had spread across the glob and was steadily working it’s way down to Australia. When the bombing at Pear Harbor occurred the perceived threat from overseas had been confirmed.
How were ww1 soldiers recruited?
Lord Derby, a politician, encouraged men to join up with their friends as a way to recruit more soldiers. People who already knew each other would be good for the army. They would keep each others’ spirits up. These groups became known as ‘Pals Battalions’.
What were three reasons why an Australian might have wanted to enlist?
Initially, Australian men volunteered to enlist for different reasons, because they: needed regular pay….Personal sentiments
- been members of cadet units or rifle clubs.
- served in militia units.
- served in British campaigns in Sudan, South Africa or China.
- served with the British-Indian Army in the Afghan wars.
Who decides if Australia goes to war?
The decision to commit Australian armed forces to combat is of course one that constitutionally is the prerogative of the Executive.
Where did Australia fight in ww1?
The Anzacs fought in many theatres of battle during WWI, from Samoa and the Cocos Islands to Gallipoli and Palestine.
What was Australia’s involvement in WWI?
Australians also served at sea and in the air. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), under the command of the British Royal Navy, made a significant contribution early in the war, when HMAS Sydney destroyed the German raider SMS Emden near the Cocos–Keeling Islands in November 1914.
What was the male population of Australia in 1914?
The population of Australia in 1914 was 4,940,952 people. This was split by 2,551,431 males and 2,389,521 females. [Australian Bureau of statistics – Historic Data].
How influenced was Australia by its relationship with Britain?
They took pride in being part of the British Empire. They found it hard to turn Australia as its own nation because they still had British ancestry and Britain influenced Australia’s cultural identity. Australia looked to Britain for many things like cultural, economic and in defence terms.
Does the Queen decide if we go to war?
In the United Kingdom, the monarch is the Head of the Armed Forces and the decision to deploy the armed forces in situations of armed conflict is currently a prerogative power.