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What did the British give the US in return for the old American destroyers?
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∙ 14y ago
The British gave leases on military installations in Great Britain, Bermuda & Newfoundland, hence the name Lend-Lease. As the question implies, the fifty American destroyers were old and obsolete, but they were needed, and one of them was put to good use for the Saint-Nazaire raid. It is endlessly debatable which country got the better end of this deal.
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How did Roosevelt give Churchill the destroyers he requested?
By giving them to an American steel company to then give to the british so he never broke a law doing it this way.
What did Churchill give to Roosevelt for the destroyers instead of cash?
British overseas bases.
What did Britain give the US in exchange for fifty American destroyers?
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How did Roosevelt managed to give Churchill the destroyers he requested?
The Destroyers for Bases Agreement was reached in September of 1940. Roosevelt sent destroyer ships to Churchill in exchange for the use of rent free British bases.
Why were many native American allied with the British during the war of 1812?
Well they allied with the British because the British promised to give the Natives land in return. In a sense, the British persuaded/bribed the Natives into being allies with them.
What parole did british give the patriots?
The British allowed the prisoners some freedom in return for their promise not to resume war.
What did the british refuse to give up after the American revolution?
The British refused to give up the Boston tea and the stamp act, But later they were both given up.
What did the British agree to Jay's treaty?
The British agreed to give up forts and pay damages for American vessels they seized.
Why were native Americans allied with the British during the war of 1812?
Well they allied with the British because the British promised to give the Natives land in return. In a sense, the British persuaded/bribed the Natives into being allies with them.
Why were the native Americans allied with british during the war of 1812?
Well they allied with the British because the British promised to give the Natives land in return. In a sense, the British persuaded/bribed the Natives into being allies with them.
Phrase in American English?
British-English: "Could I have a pint of best bitter please?" American-English: "Give me a beer."
What was the purpose of the so called Destroyer-Bases deal Why was it controversial?
3 September 1940: US Congress approved the transfer of 50 WWI-era destroyers to the British in return for 99 year leases of naval bases in British territories (Antigua, St. Lucia, Trinidad, British Guiana, Bahamas, & Jamaica) in the Caribbean Sea & at Argentia, Newfoundland.The purpose was to quickly provide Britain with large numbers of escort vessels that could be used to protect convoys from the German U-Boat menace in the Atlantic Ocean. The US as an officially neutral nation could not openly give military equipment to Britain without some form of payment. That form of payment was the British granting of leases (usage) of British bases to the US. There were some critics of the deal: some thought the deal violated US neutrality; some British thought the deal was too favorable for the Americans.In reality it was a win-win deal for both parties. The US was able to expand & improve these bases that could be used by both British (incl. Canadian) & American air & naval units to help provide coverage for British convoys. The bases gave the American military places to operate from that were closer to the geographic locations being supported. The destroyers provided to the Royal Navy were modified by them to enhance their range & ASW capability.
