Battle of Singapore
The attack at Pearl Harbour was a surprise. True or False?
True
When did World War II begin and end?
World War II began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland and ended in 1945 after Germany surrendered in May
When did the bombing at Darwin start?
19th February, 1942
What year did Mr T graduate Wesley
2022
What company made the Japanese fighter bombers?
Mitsubishi
Which state is Pearl Harbour in?
Hawaii
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How many civilians and allied service personnel were killed in the attacks?
252
What university does Mr T go to?
Monash
What was the Alexandra Hospital Massacre?
Where Japanese soldiers killed hundreds of wounded patients, doctors, and staff after capturing the hospital during the Battle of Singapore.
What was the date the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour
December 7th, 1941
What were 2 reasons why the ANZACs were not prepared for the Kokoda campaign
- Wore desert camouflage
- Many got sick before receiving medication
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Giving an example, how was the Australian public affected by WWII
i.e.
- Rationing
- Forced employment
- Intentional blackouts
How long has Mr McGurn been teaching at Wesley?
18 Years
Why is Singapore the "Gateway to Asia"?
Because it sits at a key shipping and trade crossroads between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, linking major global trade routes.
Why did Japan bomb PH?
Japan destroying Pearl Harbour could mean that it could expand into the Pacific without opposition.
Which asian country did Japan want to invade for oil?
Indonesia (Dutch East Indies)
Throughout WWII, Darwin was used as a base to deploy forces for the defense of the Dutch East Indies
Which footy team is the greatest?
Geelong
Why did Britain surrender?
Because Japanese forces rapidly advanced down Malaya, outflanked the island’s defenses, cutting supply lines and overwhelming the British
How did the Attack on Pearl Harbor change the course of World War II?
The Attack on Pearl Harbor damaged much of the US Pacific Fleet and exposed weaknesses in American readiness, but it also provoked immediate US entry into World War II, transforming the balance of power by bringing the United States’ industrial strength, military resources, and global influence fully into the Allied war effort.
What is a reason for censorship in Australia during WWII?