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Australia and its People › History
What was Australia's involvement in World War I?
- Australia fought as part of the British Empire, with over 400,000 Australians enlisting and about 60,000 dying
- Australia sent a small volunteer force but was not officially involved
- Australia only provided financial support to Britain during the war
Why this is the correct answer
Australia entered World War I as part of the British Empire, and more than 400,000 Australians volunteered for service. Around 60,000 died and many more were wounded. The scale of sacrifice had a profound effect on Australian national identity, particularly through the Gallipoli campaign.