‘History of Australia’
Australia during the Second World War
During World War II, Australia joined forces with the UK. Australians participated in the defense of Africa and in the air 'Battle of Britain'. After the defeat of the British-Australian-novozelanskih troops in Greece and Crete in 1941 Australians began to demand greater autonomy of its contingent and refrain from participating in risky operations. So, at the critical moment of defense of Tobruk Australian troops were evacuated from the city.
After the entry of Japan into the war and the surrender of the British-Australian troops in Singapore, Australia, the situation became critical. Britain could not support it.
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