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They declared war on Germany due to Germany's invasion of Poland. Britain declared war and Austrlia as an ally of Britain also declared war.
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May 10th to June 25th 1940. The first part of the invasion was when the Germans cut off allied units which had made their way into Belgium at Ardennes. The second part was when the French were left to fend for themselves because the British had left.
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May 27th to June 4th 1940. Over 335,000 people were evacuated from Dunkirk, over 7 days. 933 ships were sent to pick up men and women.
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The Battle of Britain July 10th to October 31st 1940. The Battle of Britain happened because Germany had already invaded most of Europe but wanted to take over Great Britain.
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Robert Menzies was re-elected, he served for 16 years.
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May 26th to May 27th. The British navy sunk the Germany boat Bismarck with over 2,000 deaths.
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The fighting lasted for 241 days.
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Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in Hawaii in a surprise attack against the Americans. The attack was unpredicted and happened in the morning of December 7th.
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Japan was in a economic and social disaster. Japan was isolated and was greatly affected when The Great Depression hit America as America was one of its only contacts. In 1939 America limited its oil and metal supply to Japan and this angered the Japanese. The Japanese went to war against America.
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Japan invaded Singapore. It was the largest British led military surrender in history.
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Japan attacked Darwin becasue it was used as a military base during the war. It was always thought to be a vulnerable position becasue it was so open.
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Japan invaded New Guinea, they also invaded Papua.
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The Battle of The Coral Sea was a major naval battle fought between the Japanese, United State and Australia. The battle took place over 4 days from the 4th-8th May
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The Battle of Midway took place from the 3rd to the 7th June 1942. The United States Navy overpowered the Imperial Japanese Navy. This battle has been described as one of the most decisve blows in naval history.
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It took several months for Japan to take control.
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The Battle along Kokoda track lasted several months from 23 July to November. Along the track trenches and weapons are still visible. The fighting was between the Japanese and Allied troops.
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Also known as 'Dieppe Raid'
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The Battle of El Alamein took place of several days from 23rd October to 5th November 1942
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Took place from November 8th to 10th 1942. The Allies invaded the north of Africa. The Aliies won.
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The Battle of Stalingrad is referred to as a major battle. It was when the Germans fought Russia for Stalingrad, which is on the eastern border of Europe.
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The invasion went from 6th June to the beginning of July 1944. The result of the battle was the release of western Europe from Germany's control. Before the battle the Allies tricked the Germans into thinking they would target them from a differrent spot.
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December 16th 1944 to January 25th 1945. The Battle of the Bulge was a defensive effort by Germany.
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The British and the Russian join forces to fight Germany who they were surrounding. They continue to gain land on Germany who are fighting from both sides. They cross over to Austria.
