World War 2

Why did women start taking on more jobs during WWII?

Men went off to fight in the war, so women were needed to fill their roles.

Were women's roles in the workforce seen as permanent during WWII?

No, it was always seen as temporary.

How many nurses served during WWII?

74,000 nurses served

What risks did military nurses face?

Some were captured and spent years in Japanese prison camps (11 Navy nurses, 66 Army nurses).

What kind of conditions did women work under when helping soldiers?

Harsh and dangerous conditions.

Where were nurses often placed during WWII?

In field hospitals very close to the fighting.

How many Army nurses were killed during WWII?

Over 200

How many women served in total during WWII?

300,000 women.

What was expected of women in terms of jobs?

They were expected to take men's jobs so the men could serve in the military.

When did the Fall of Singapore occur?

15 February 1942.

Who invaded and captured Singapore during WWII?

Japan

Why was the Fall of Singapore significant for Australia?

It showed that Britain couldn’t protect Australia, leading Australia to strengthen ties with the USA.

How many Allied troops became prisoners of war (POWs) after the surrender?

Around 80,000 (including 15,000 Australians).

What major mistake did the British make in defending Singapore?

They expected an attack by sea, but the Japanese attacked by land through Malaya

What was the impact on Australian soldiers captured in Singapore?

Many were forced into brutal labor,

What nickname was given to the Fall of Singapore?

it was referred has the singapore disaster

What treaty caused anger in Germany and helped lead to WWII?

The Treaty of Versailles

When did WWII begin and why?

1September 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.

What is appeasement?

Giving in to an aggressor to avoid war (e.g., Britain and France with Hitler).

What was Hitler’s goal with expanding German territory?

To gain Lebensraum (living space).

Who were the Axis Powers?

Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Who were the Allied Powers?

Britain, France, later USSR and USA.

What happened on 7 December 1941?

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor; USA joined the war.

When did Germany surrender?

May 1945.

When did Japan surrender and why?

August 1945, after atomic bombs were dropped.