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Australia, having been part of the British Empire had soldiers, if only a small amount, garrisoned in Singapore. When Singapore fell 85000 prisoners were taken, British and Australian.

Australia were now underthreat as one of the reasons for Singapore to be taken was to get an advantage over Australia. Australia's main force was in Europe and Australia's main line of defense was destroyed. This lead to Australia looking to America as its "chief defender" of sorts, instead of its traditional defender, Great Britain.

The loss of "The Gem of the British Navy" played a major part for the change in heart of Australia, the 'failure' of Britain. Where as America appeared to be regathering itself and had not lost the more important features of its Navy, unlike Britain.

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During World War 2, the Australians were part of the Allies, fighting alongside Britain in the battle of Singapore. The port of Singapore was often used by the Australians for refuelling of warship, warplanes and such, therefore Singapore was also very important to the Australians. Surrendering Singapore to the Japanese was just like surrendering one of their most vital ports for the war to the Axis. Singapore was also a very important and easily accessible port for the Allies near South East Asia. Therefore, it can be seen that this loss was devastating to Australia - politically, economically and for the Australians' morale - as well as Allies fighting in the region. It also meant that Australia had to turn to the USA for assistance as the Japanese encroached, leading to the Battle of the Coral Sea.

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Singapore was an impregnable fortress for Australia.

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Great Britain and Japan

(Singapore beleonged to the British Empire at this time)

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