Small But Mighty Australia's Speech

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History Speech: Australia’s small but mighty impact on WW1 through the Australian Flying Corps. Australia’s role in World War I (WW1) was important in forging Australia’s independent national identity and gaining the respect of the Allies. Australian soldiers also had admirable qualities that contributed to the war. Despite Australian troops comprising a small proportion of the Allied forces, the soldiers’ mateship, courage, care for others and skills, meant they had a notable impact on the war, including by. Establishing the Australian military as a formidable ally and gaining respect from the Allies. Australia’s significant involvement in the war is illustrated by the Australian Flying Corps (AFC), a unit within the Australian military …show more content…

Source A supports this, saying ‘’Australian soldiers had proved themselves the exemplars of a series of desirable qualities such as courage, initiative, and loyalty to mates’’. This source describes the characteristics Australians brought to the wartime effort, illustrating that they created a significant impact despite their small numbers. They are small but mighty! These attributes were important and gained them the respect of the Allies and others. A clear example of a soldier in the AFC displaying courage and mateship was Lieutenant Frank McNamara. McNamara made a death-defying rescue of Captain Douglas Rutherford by going behind enemy lines. McNamara was awarded the only AFC Victoria Cross in World War I for this act of bravery. McNamara’s actions are described in the Anzac Portal, saying ‘’Airmen often risked their lives to rescue others who were forced down behind enemy lines. Lieutenant Frank McNamara performed a death-defying rescue of Captain Douglas Rutherford.’’ This shows that soldiers like McNamara risked their lives for the benefit of others, which was an admirable wartime

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