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Dominions Rally To Britain In War Effort 1939
The piece notes prime ministers of Britain Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa declaring war on Germany September 1939 and outlines each country’s mobilization measures. Australia plans 80 000 militia 20 000 special force and air force expansion. Canada authorizes 20 000 expeditionary troops with more to follow plus naval and air force buildup. New Zealand raises volunteers and trains air and naval units. South Africa strengthens Simonstown defenses and funds surplus food aid to Britain and France.
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Chamberlain
Dowsing Street
Menzies
Germany
Europe
Hitler
Mackenzie King
Canada
New Zealand
London
Great Britain
Sipute
House of Assembly
Hoven
Reitz
South Africa
Australia
Auch
Wat Supplies Board
Ferttting
Air Force
New Zealand Naval Division
British Admiralty
General Smuts
Simonstown
Johannesbore
France