After WWII the Australian govt faced a real threat by communists.A few countries close to each other (USSR,China and Korea) were already communist controlled. During this time,the Australian govt inforced 2 policies,these were, 1.To support countries in the fight against communists expansion. and 2.To join organisations that could provide mutural suport against the spread of communsim.Australia also had a policy which was "forward defence" this meant to stop the problem before it hit Australian shores.
The Red scare and how communism was a threat to the free world (U.S.)
they did nothing
Japan never succumbed to communism. They were a powerful empire until 1945, then became a democracy with a president.
The spread of communism
Foreign Policies after 1945 include the Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, containment of communism with in the U.S.S.R., and The establishment of NATO.
As soon as the Red Army entered Berlin and declared war on Japan in 1945.
Paul Francis Geren has written: 'Christians confront communism' -- subject(s): Communism, Communism and religion, Study and teaching 'Burma diary' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, World War, 1939-1945
All of the Cold War Era (1945-1980ish) U.S.A. believed in the "Containment of Communism" American wished to stop Communism and preserve Democracy. Korea is known as a "Police Action" and not a war.
Unfortunately very few people in that period supported Communism (a classless stateless society based on production for use and democratic control).
All of the Cold War Era (1945-1980ish) U.S.A. believed in the "Containment of Communism" American wished to stop Communism and preserve Democracy. Korea is known as a "Police Action" and not a war.
Lawrence Hunt has written: 'A letter to the American people' -- subject(s): Foreign relations, World War, 1939-1945 'Anglo-American freedom versus Russian communism' -- subject(s): Communism, Democracy
The Japanese did not surrender after the first one but the threat went as we will bombing until surrender or until there is no Japanese standing. They did surrender with the second bomb. August 9, 1945