Coalition membership did not automatically give each ally control of strategy. John Bull distinguishes the participation of Portugal, Brazil, and Italy from the influence of the coalition's most essential sources of strength. He sees a brief increase in Canadian and Australian military influence as their formations achieved success before the American contribution fully developed. A suggestion to place John Monash in supreme command of British forces illustrates that moment. The proposal did not progress far, but its consideration indicates the standing Dominion commanders had gained.
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Dominion success briefly raised the prospect of Monash in supreme command
Canadian and Australian battlefield success increased their influence while American forces were still expanding.