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How did the War in the Pacific Impact Australia?
Rosie Bogdan
The war in the pacific impacted Australia as from 1942, the Second World War altered from Europe and North Africa to the Pacific region. Thousands of Australian soldiers became prisoners of war (POWs) in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaya and were forced into prison camps. Majority of Australian prisoners were captured in Singapore (14,972), however thousands of POW’s were captured in Java (2,736), Timor (1,137) and Ambon (1,075). Furthermore, between January and March 1942 over 22,000 Australian soldiers were captured by the enemy forces and by 1945 over 8,000 died. Throughout the period, over 22,376 Australians were captured, 8031 of these died in captivity and the remaining suffered immense trauma.
Within these camps, Australian troops suffered social consequences through Japan’s ultra nationalism (which was often supported by pseudo-science) and their cultural and traditional values. As Japan disregarded the rules of the Geneva Convention which was an international agreement to treat prisoners of war humanly, leading the Australian troops to experience horrific conditions. This was due to the cramped living areas which were exposed to the harsh Japanese environmental conditions. Moreover, within the Changi camps in Singapore, housing facilities were designed to accommodate up to 900, however 15,000 soldiers were confined to this space. These prisoners of war were also forced to take part in labour intensive duties such as working in mines, factories, fields or the Thai-Burma Railway. As a result of these harsh conditions and inhumane living environments, disease and other health issues were induced by the Japanese torture. The common occurrence of disease resulted in numerous deaths from illnesses including cholera, malaria, dysentery, tropical ulcers and malnutrition. The intensive labour paired with insufficient nutrients implemented hunger and exhaustion.
Akin to this, prisoners who suffered captivity suffered from long-term physical and mental health problems directly impacted through the consequence of the Japanese’s ultra-nationalistic ideologies causing harsh treatment and the negligence of people’s well-being. This physiological trauma also lead to the depletion in many relationships between family and friends back in Australia.
This inhumane treatment of Australians in the Prisoner of War camps resulted in a strong hatred towards the Japanese within Australian society.
War in the Pacific
How did the war in the pacific impact Australia?
The war in the pacific impacted Australia as from 1942, the Second World War altered from Europe and North Africa to the Pacific region. Thousands of Australian soldiers became prisoners of war (POWs) in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaya and were forced into prison camps. Majority of Australian prisoners were captured in Singapore (14,972), however thousands of POW’s were captured in Java (2,736), Timor (1,137) and Ambon (1,075). Furthermore, between January and March 1942 over 22,000 Australian soldiers were captured by the enemy forces and by 1945 over 8,000 died. Throughout the period, over 22,376 Australians were captured, 8031 of these died in captivity and the remaining suffered immense trauma.
Within these camps, Australian troops suffered social consequences through Japan’s ultra nationalism (which was often supported by pseudo-science) and their cultural and traditional values. As Japan disregarded the rules of the Geneva Convention which was an international agreement to treat prisoners of war humanly, leading the Australian troops to experience horrific conditions. This was due to the cramped living areas which were exposed to the harsh Japanese environmental conditions. Moreover, within the Changi camps in Singapore, housing facilities were designed to accommodate up to 900, however 15,000 soldiers were confined to this space. These prisoners of war were also forced to take part in labour intensive duties such as working in mines, factories, fields or the Thai-Burma Railway. As a result of these harsh conditions and inhumane living environments, disease and other health issues were induced by the Japanese torture. The common occurrence of disease resulted in numerous deaths from illnesses including cholera, malaria, dysentery, tropical ulcers and malnutrition. The intensive labour paired with insufficient nutrients implemented hunger and exhaustion.
Akin to this, prisoners who suffered captivity suffered from long-term physical and mental health problems directly impacted through the consequence of the Japanese’s ultra-nationalistic ideologies causing harsh treatment and the negligence of people’s well-being. This physiological trauma also lead to the depletion in many relationships between family and friends back in Australia.
This inhumane treatment of Australians in the Prisoner of War camps resulted in a strong hatred towards the Japanese within Australian society.
Significance/Historical impact
The Prisoner of War experiences within the Pacific, consequently led to a significant part of Australian history. This was due to the significance of these camps as it was the first time Australian soldiers were captured for protecting their own land, in contrast to their allies. Our society today, reflects on the breach of civil rights within these camps and still effects generation of Australians.
Furthermore, the Japanese-run Thai-Burma Railway symbolizes as a reminder to the lives lost and torment Australian prisoners experienced as nearly 10,000 Australian soldiers assisted in the construction of this railway, in which a quarter lost their lives.
Moreover, the resentment of Japan led to the support towards USA’s plans to release the atomic bombs on Hiroshima ( and and Nagasaki( ).
Primary source
'I worked 12 hours a day on a diet of soya beans and seaweed’
- Harry Carva, a prisoner of war in Japan
WWII
World War Two
By Summer Balla-Kellett
The pacific war ultimately began on the 7th December 1941, due to the Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. This saw the U.S declaring war on Japan on 8th of December 1941
Following this bombing, Germany and Italy (on the 11th of December 1941) declared war on the U.S.
The first few months after the Pearl Harbour bombing Japan had great military success however then in June 1942 the Battle of Midway saw a turning point for the allied forces, and it was the first time the forces had been able to make headway in the pacific
The U.S being an especially powerful country was in all probability a mistake to declare war on by Adolf Hitler as America’s contribution to WW2 is a major factor in ending the war.
By 1944 America led the world in arms production, making plenty for its military needs, and additionally the military of their allies: Britain + Soviet Union
Information
Ultimate Turning Point
The pacific war began on the 7th December 1941, due to the Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. This saw the U.S declaring war on Japan on 8th of December 1941
Following this bombing, Germany and Italy (on the 11th of December 1941) declared war on the U.S.
The first few months after the Pearl Harbour bombing Japan had great military success however then in June 1942 the Battle of Midway saw a turning point for the allied forces, and it was the first time the forces had been able to make headway in the pacific
The U.S being an especially powerful country was in all probability a mistake to declare war on by Adolf Hitler as America’s contribution to WW2 is a major factor in ending the war.
By 1944 America led the world in arms production, making plenty for its military needs, and additionally the military of their allies: Britain + Soviet Union
How it Impacted the World
The World
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The pacific war ultimately began on the 7th December 1941, due to the Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. This saw the U.S declaring war on Japan on 8th of December 1941
Following this bombing, Germany and Italy (on the 11th of December 1941) declared war on the U.S.
The first few months after the Pearl Harbour bombing Japan had great military success however then in June 1942 the Battle of Midway saw a turning point for the allied forces, and it was the first time the forces had been able to make headway in the pacific
The U.S being an especially powerful country was in all probability a mistake to declare war on by Adolf Hitler as America’s contribution to WW2 is a major factor in ending the war.
By 1944 America led the world in arms production, making plenty for its military needs, and additionally the military of their allies: Britain + Soviet Union
Claudia Bryant
IMPACTING THE WORLD
Infomation
From the beginning of the Pacific war in December 1941, after Japan bombed Pearl Habour and declared war on the US, countries including China, Japan, Russia, the UK and the US were involved in the pacific war during world war 2. Over 36 million people died, which is approximately 50% of the total deaths that occurred during world war 2. Soldiers experienced shell shock when they came home, territories and communities were ripped apart and military equipment was destroyed including battleships and many aircraft
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HOW IT IMPACTS AUSTRALIA:
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resource-series/australians-pacific-war
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/second-world-war
https://sjmc.gov.au/australian-prisoners-of-war/
HOW IT IMPACTS WWII:
The National WWII Museum New Orleans. 2020. The Pacific Strategy, 1941-1944 The National WWII Museum New Orleans. [online] Available at: <https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/pacific-strategy-1941-1944> [Accessed 13 May 2020].
HOW IT IMPACTS THE WORLD:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pacific-War/Peacemaking
https://allthatsinteresting.com/pacific-war#12