The question below consist of a group of sentences followed by a suggested sequential arrangement. Select the best sequence.
A. Luckily the tide of battle moved elsewhere after the American victory at Midway and an Australian victory over Japan at Milne Bay.
B. It could have been no more than a delaying tactic.
C. The Australian military, knowing the position was hopeless, planned to fall back to the south east in the hope of defending the main cities.
D. They had captured most of the Solomon Islands and much of New Guinea and seemed poised for an invasion.
E. Not many people outside Australia realizehow close the Japanese got.