The Services
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Royal Australian Navy
The RAN were responsible for the maritime defences of Queensland and support of the campaigns in the SWPA.
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The Australian Army
The Australian Army defended, trained, encamped and assisted with the war effort throughout the state.
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Royal Australian Airforce
The RAAF were responsible for the air defences of Queensland and assisting with offensive operations in the SWPA.
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Merchant navy
The Merchant Navy offered the main supply route for resources to Queensland during the war.
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Services of USA
The US Military Forces swelled the population between 1942–45 and Brisbane became the Supreme Allied HQ.
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Other allies
The British, Dutch and other allies used Queensland for R & R and retraining for the war effort.