Picture: Supplied / Australian War Memorial. Picture: Supplied / Australian War MemorialAcross the Mediterranean, Italy had begun its invasion of Greece through Albania - annexed by Italy in 1939 - but the Italians underestimated the strong Greek resistance. With the war in Europe and the Middle East so far away, Australia's focus has suddenly shifted to the Pacific. Prime Minister Curtin announced Australia's intentions, signalling the beginning of a growing independence from Great Britain in declaring war on Japan. DON'T MISS: Warren Brown's exclusive series continues this week• 'Stories of Service' video courtesy of the Department of Veterans' AffairsOriginally published as Horrors mount as Japan changes face of Australia's war

Source: The North Africa Journal August 11, 2020 07:07 UTC