Write an essay on what role the Australian 6th and 7th Divisions played in the defence of Australia in WWII
Title: Write an essay on what role the Australian 6th and 7th Divisions played in the defence of Australia in WWII
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Write an essay on what role the Australian 6th and 7th Divisions played in the defence of Australia in WWII
Category: /History/War & Conflicts
Details: Words: 983 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
The AIF 6th and 7th Division played an integral role in the defence of Australia, fighting in distant lands for the sake of the Australian defence policy of keeping war off Australian soil. Although they only played minor roles in most of World War II, they became a very influential force when Japan brought the war to Australian soil.
The 6th and 7th Divisions left Australia for the Middle East in October 1940. They were then
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the contribution of the 2 divisions the war might have turned out very differently from an Australian perspective.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Professor David Horner: "Defending Australia in 1942", article published in "The Pacific War 1942" issue of War & Society (May, 1993) University of New South Wales/ Australian Defence Force Academy.
2. Dr. David Day: "The Politics of War", (2003) HarperCollins.
3. Professor Henry P. Frei: "Japan's Southward Advance and Australia", (1991) Melbourne University Press.
4. Anzac Day Commemorative Site - www.anzacday.org.au