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Australia’s International Relationships WW2

World War two was a major moment in Australia’s history. Much of what was known and relationship that were shared was changed forever. Prior to ww2 Australia had a strong relationship with Britain, its mother country. Due to such strong ties with Britain, after they declared war on Germany as did Australia. This was because Australia was loyal and committed to their mother country. After the fall of Singapore in 1941 the great threat of invasion to Australia from japan was obvious. At this time it was clear that there was less concern from Britain for the interests of Australia. This was a turning point in the relations Australia had with Britain. In times of hardship America was who Australia turned to. This essay will outline the international relationship Australia had with Britain and the US prior to WW2 and describe how and what caused changes with these relations after WW2.

The years before world war two, Australia had a very strong relationship with its mother country, Britain. Also at this time there was a satisfactory relationship between Australia and America but as world war two came around these international relations changed considerable amounts. Due to the fact that Britain was classed as a ‘mother country’ to Australia, Australia always looked toward Britain for support, knowledge, and advice. This had a huge impact on Australia when Britain declared war on Germany. As Britain declared war along with them, so did Australia. Australia’s loyalty and commitment was evident in world war one. There was no real reason which made it necessary for Australia go to war however they had done so as it felt that it was their duty, obligation and honour to aid Britain in the war. Such reasons to join war were also what led to the nation broadcast where the Australian Prime Minister, Robert Menzies, declared Australia was joining World War 2 on 3rd of September 1939. During this year most Australians were still...

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