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1942 BCE
attract Aus.
The Japanese first attacked the Australian mainland on 19 February 1942 when they launched a devastating air raid on Darwin in the Northern Territory. Two weeks later, more aircraft attacked Broome in Western Australia killing about 70 people. -
1941 BCE
Japan's ambition
In April 1941, Anan Wei-ji made a plan for the battle of Changsha, in an attempt to destroy the military strength of chongqing government as much as possible under the existing forces.On 1 1942, the Japanese army failed to retreat and was intercepted and attacked by the Chinese army, suffering heavy losses [46]:177.The third Changsha battle was the first victory of the Allied powers since the start of the Pacific War, which greatly enhanced China's international influence -
1939 BCE
Australia entered World War II
Australia entered World War II on 3 September 1939, following the government's acceptance of the United Kingdom's declaration of war on Nazi Germany.