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The Navel Act of 1916 required the U.S. to construct a battle fleet equal to that of Britain and able to gain command of the sea. This was achieved by working around the clock.
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∙ 11y agoThe US already had a standing army and navy when they entered WW1. Conscription and a patriotic rush of enthusiasm helped swell the ranks.
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S1c u.s. World War 1 what does that mean?
S1c US WW1 means Seaman First Class in US Navy in World War One.
What does SDG3 US NAVY mean?
I haven't heard that term when relating to the US Navy. But in the Royal Navy SDG is a scubadiver
Navy cross aerographer?
The (US) Navy Cross is an award (medal) of the US Navy. An "aerographer" is an individual that study's the air or atmosphere.
Branches of Service in Korean War?
For the US Military: 1. US Army 2. US Air Force (Note-the Korean War was the FIRST war fought by the US Air Force; the US Air Force was created in 1947. Aircraft fighting in WW2 belonged to the US Army or US Navy-US Army Air Corps or US Army Air Force/US Naval Air Forces). 3. US Navy 4. US Marine Corps (Note-the US Marines are part of the US Navy; that's why the Marines are called the "Marine CORPS"...a "Corps" is part of something else, in this case, the Navy. As described in #2 above, during WW1 & WW2 the US Air Force was a "Corps" of the US Army). 5. US Coast Guard (Note-during wartime, the US Coast Guard during the 20th century, became part of the US Navy...similiar to a Reserve Navy; even though the US Coast Guard was once under the US Dept of Treasury, then the US Dept of Transportation, now under the US Dept of Homeland Security...they still backed up the US Navy which comes under the US Dept of Defense, which was formerly called the WAR DEPARTMENT).
Who was a US Navy lieutenant who led a raid on tripoli?
US Navy Lieutenant Stephen Decatur
How did the US raise an army in WW1 in little time?
selective service act
Who had the largest navy in the world?
Great Britain had the largest navy in WW1.
Who was the second largest navy in ww1?
USA had the second largest navy in wwi
S1c u.s. World War 1 what does that mean?
S1c US WW1 means Seaman First Class in US Navy in World War One.
What goals did Germany have in ww1?
He had a goal that his navy could be as great as the British royal navy.:)
Why did thomas jefferson resist building a larger navy to fight british impressement of American sailors?
Jefferson did not want to raise taxes and did not want a large navy.
How did the government raise money for ww1?
taxed citizens
World war 1 who has the strongest military?
Britain had the strongest navy, prior to WW1, and during. However, Germany was in competition.
How many men were in the royal Canadian navy during ww1?
many
What was food in the navy like in ww1?
They ate hard biscuits and rice
Was the french on the us side in ww1?
Yes in WW1 and WW2 the French were allied with the US.
Why did Thomas Jefferson resist building a larger navy to fight British impressment of American solider?
Jefferson did not want to raise taxes and did not want a large navy.
