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The Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy had their rules which excluded persons who were not substantially of European origin or descent from enlisting in the services prior to the start of WW2.
Many Aboriginal soldiers were able to enlist by stating that they were of Indian or Maori descent. With the immediate threat of a possible Japanese invasion, the three militarily services were forced to allow the enlistment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Islanders such as the Tiwi from Melville Island. These enlisted started in about 1941/1942. Approximately 3000 Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians fought in WW2.
You can find more about Australia's involvement in WW2, with some information about Aboriginals included, here: http://www.anzacday.org.au/history/ww2/homefront/overview.html
Here are some interesting facts specifically about Aboriginal assistance in WW2:
http://www.ozatwar.com/atsi/defendaustralia.htm
A Google search will also offer lots of links to pages.
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Did aboriginals take part in World War 2 the attacks on japan?
ya
What was the Red Army in world war 2?
The Red Army was a nickname for the Soviet Army.
What is regarded as the army record of low point in history?
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What countyr led the red army during World War 2?
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How big was the Japanese army during World War 2?
japa n has no army.
Did aboriginals take part in World War 2 the attacks on japan?
ya
What were the living conditions like for aboriginals during World War 1?
Shocking
What contributions did the Australian Aborigines make to World War 2?
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When did the Canadian Army enter World War 1?
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Was there a war between the british and aboriginals?
because the brittish invaded leaving the aboriginals to defend their land
What was the Red Army in world war 2?
The Red Army was a nickname for the Soviet Army.
What did the army wear in World War 2?
depends on which army and on which front
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the U.S army
Which army had the largest army during world war 1?
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Was Hitler in any War but World War 2?
Yes, he was also in the army in World War 1.
What is regarded as the army record of low point in history?
It would depend on which countries army you are referring to. In the case of the US Army then it is possibly the Vietnam War.
What clothes did the army wear in world war ll?
What did women in the army wear duing world war ll
