The Australian Home Front during World War 2

Overview (from ANZAC Day 2003)

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Initial reactions

From ‘phoney war’ to ‘all in’!

Government controls

Equality of sacrifice

Women

Americans

Economy

Conscription

Indigenous Australians

National identity

National independence

The enemy within

Everyday life

Legacies and impacts