1944 Women's army corps reaches Australia

The video discusses the arrival of WACs in the South Pacific, specifically Australia, where they will take over various army jobs. It highlights the cultural aspects of Australia, including its bustling city life and unique wildlife like kangaroos. The video also encourages women to join the WAC to explore the world.

What was the primary reason for the WACs' deployment to Australia?

• To train Australian soldiers

• To engage in combat with Japanese forces

• To take over various army jobs from MacArthur's men

• To establish a new military base

What misconception did people have about Sydney before the WACs' arrival?

• It was a small town

• It was a military base

• It was someone's brother

• It was the capital of Australia

How did the WACs find the transportation in Australia?

• Similar to 5th Avenue in New York

• Better than in the United States

• Completely different from what they knew

• Non-existent

What unique feature does the kangaroo have according to the transcript?

• It can fly

• It can mimic human speech

• It has a built-in Pogo stick

• It can swim

What opportunity was presented to women at the end of the transcript?

• To work in factories

• To become nurses

• To join the WAC and see the world

• To become pilots