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How did the Allies stop the Japanese from overrunning Australia? How did the Allies stop the Japanese from overrunning Australia? Ps. I thoroughly looked through my provided book but it doesn't actually explain it. History - 4 Answers - 2009-04-24 08:22:18 Best Answer I'll second much of what CanProf wrote, only adding that the Japanese defeat at Coral Sea was followed by the retaking of New Guniea by Australian and US forces, and the defense of Australia was sealed by the capture of the airfield on Guadalcanal in the Solomans. Midway certainly spelled the end to Japanese offensive military operations, but taking and holding Gaudalcanal was the key to preventing any direct Japanese interference with Australia. All Answers Answer 1 Despite Australian fears, the Japanese never intended to invade the Australian mainland. While an invasion was considered by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters in February 1942, it was judged to be beyond the Japanese military's capabilities and no planning or other preparations were undertaken. Instead, in March 1942 the Japanese military adopted a strategy of isolating Australia from the United States by capturing Port Moresby in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia. This plan was frustrated by the Japanese defeat in the Battle of the Coral Sea and was postponed indefinitely after the Battle of Midway. 2009-04-24 09:00:10 Answer 2 I'll second much of what CanProf wrote, only adding that the Japanese defeat at Coral Sea was followed by the retaking of New Guniea by Australian and US forces, and the defense of Australia was sealed by the capture of the airfield on Guadalcanal in the Solomans. Midway certainly spelled the end to Japanese offensive military operations, but taking and holding Gaudalcanal was the key to preventing any direct Japanese interference with Australia. 2009-04-24 10:24:34 Answer 3 we won the battle of coral sea- simple as that. 2009-04-24 11:54:50 Answer 4 The Australian army was the first to stop the Nips and make them retreat after bloody fighting on the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea. Australians saved Australia. 2009-04-24 16:51:45 |