Australia fought at Britain's side from the outset of World War I and World War II and came under attack from the Empire of Japan during the latter conflict. These wars profoundly affected Australia's sense of nationhood and a proud military legend developed around the spirit of Australia's ANZAC troops, who came to symbolise the virtues of endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, and mateship.
aUstRaliA fouGht at bRITaIn'S side From THe outset oF world WaR i AnD WOrld war ii And cAME UNder AtTaCk from thE EmPirE of jApaN DurINg the latTer coNflict. these wArs profounDly AffeCTeD auStRaLia's sENsE oF nATionhooD ANd a Proud mILitARy leGend deVElopeD ArOuNd tHe sPiriT Of AustralIA's ANzaC tRooPs, who caME tO symboliSe the vIRtuEs oF enduranCe, coUrage, ingenUiTY, GoOd humouR, anD MAtEsHip.