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Australian troops deployes to Malaya
Australian soldiers were sent to Malaya with the concern of Japan entering the war. -
PEARL HARBOUR
A Japanese carrier made a surprise attack on the US made up of 360 Japanese aircraft. Pearl Harbour and the Oahu Airfields were attacked sinking 6 US battleships, destorying 120 aircraft and killing 2403 men. 27 Japanese aircraft were also destroyed. -
Japanese land on Malaya
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US Troops aid Brisbane
Shortly after the US enter the war, Australia ally with the US, concerned Japan would target Australia. -
Fall of Singapore
After 70 days of Japanese perseverance, General Percival, the commander of Singapore surrendered, over 140,000 personnel were made prisoners of war. -
Bombing of Darwin
Australian mainland was bombed for the first time in history killing 243 in Darwin. -
Air Raid on Broome
The Japanese called an air raid on Broome, WA costing 70 lives.
