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Big aircraft carriers (fleet carriers) fought in the Pacific; Baby flattops (escort carriers) hunted subs in the Atlantic.
New powerful battleships fought in the Pacific; old obsolete battleships provided landing support in the Atlantic.
Big destroyers (Fletchers, etc.) fought in the Pacific; accompanying older destroyers (Wickes/Clemson class), etc. were the small Destroyer Escorts (less guns, less sailors, smaller size).
The Battle of the Atlantic was protecting "convoys" enroute to Europe. The Atlantic was a "Guerre de Course" war; a war against merchant vessels (supply ships), COMMERCE RAIDING.
The War in the Pacific was a "Guerre de Escadre" war. A war between two navies; Battle fleets fighting Battle fleets.
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What government was in power in Britain during ww11?
A coalition government
Who ran United States during WW11?
The President was: Franklin Roosevelt (FDR). The military commander in Europe was: General Dwight Eisenhower. The military commander in the Pacific was: General Douglas MacArthur.
What fighter did Germany use during WW11?
there was no world war 11
What type of government in Great Britain during WW11?
I think it was a Parliamentary system but I'm not sure...
Where is Saipan?
Saipan is an island in the Marianas Island Chain. It is on the eastern edge of the Philippine Sea. Saipan was a major battleground during the Pacific Campaign in WW11.
What medals did Lee Marvin earn in WW11?
navy cross, purple heart
Who was the president during ww11?
of what country mate?
What was the presidents name during ww11?
FDR
What type of government did Greece have during ww11?
I guess we'll find out when we fight World War 11. During World War II, however, Greece was technically a Republic, but effectively a dictatorship.
How were men enlisted into the military during ww11?
There were volunteers and draftees.
What were these children called when sent to Canada during ww11?
Evacuees
What government was in power in Britain during ww11?
A coalition government
Who ran United States during WW11?
The President was: Franklin Roosevelt (FDR). The military commander in Europe was: General Dwight Eisenhower. The military commander in the Pacific was: General Douglas MacArthur.
What fighter did Germany use during WW11?
there was no world war 11
How did ww11 help the us move out of the Great Depression?
WW11 helped us get out of The Great Depression because it created jobs. Most of the men when off to fight in the war, making some source of money.
Was Smith and Wesson's 38 Victory model pistol used in Europe in WW11?
It is possible, but, not very likely.
What was the main German tank used during ww11?
Rx42B11...it was just a prototype..
