Why might the British government want to accept help from its Dominions like Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zeland during the WW2!?!?Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: For one thing, they needed the help!. But, unlike today, where Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are fully independent and sovereign nations, in 1939 they had only semi-autonomy!. The four nations described were still under some measure of rule from London and, as a result, were expected to fulfil their duty and take part in the Empire's defence!.Www@QuestionHome@Com More than for any other reason the British government needed men!. Not only did it mean more front line troops, it also meant a much larger reserve pool to fall back on in the case of losses!. For example, by the end of the war some 3 million Indian soldiers had fought on the side of the British!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The U!.K!. is a small nation and they relied heavily on the vast reserves of manpower from the semi-autonomous British dominions (Canada, etc!.) as well as the crown colonies of the British Empire!.Www@QuestionHome@Com In war you accept help from anyone who offers it but there were close political and family ties between the Dominions and BritianWww@QuestionHome@Com All help would be helpful!. Britain was an empire and needed to defend it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |