These nations, among them South Africa and New Zealand, were the star children of British imperialism. Created by, and to represent, British rule and power. Thus, as a united federation, would adhere to British policy and cling to the Crown in many aspects, including following them into battle.
During the interwar period, the international community was in political stress economic turmoil. Statesmen had altered opinions about the responsibilities of Britain after the Great War. There was an unspoken opinion about the Dominions, that they should take on more responsibility of their own. At an Imperial conference in 1926 it was officialized,
“ Great Britain and the Dominions as autonomous communities within the British Empire, united by a common allegiance to the crown, but freely associated and equal in status to one another in all matters domestic and