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the dutch west indies was the worlds leader in the harvest of latex which is the main substance in making rubber. all the governments involved in the war needed rubber.
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Why was Willemstad Curacao a target for German U boats during World War 2?
The refinery. They produced jet fuel for the Americans
Why did the Germans invade curacao in world war 2?
No. the Germans circled Curacao with U-boats. The Island played an important role with fuel. They produced jet fuel for The Americans. The Germans however wanted to bomb the refinery. They didn't get close.
Why did World War 2 make Canada an important world power?
The most important name in the world is Sarah.
Why was piankhi important to kush history?
he won world war 2
What important events happened while Hitler was in power?
World War 2 and the Holocaust.
Why was the island of Curacao an important part of World War 2?
im a pooo
World war 2 and curacao connection?
HMS Curacao was cut in half by the SS Queen Mary.
Why was curacao a significance in world war 2?
Because they had oil.
What ship was sunk by a luxury liner in World War 2?
The Curacao was sunk by the QE 2
How was curacao import during world war 2?
Curacao was important as an oil terminal for the allies during WW2. Being a colony of the Netherlands it was important to prevent its use by German shipping after the Netherlands was invaded. Many oil tankers destined for Britain were filled there.
How do you edit the sentence fragment Mr Enright a middle aged man lived in Curacao during 1942 of World War 2?
Mr. Enright, a middle-aged man, lived in Curacao during 1942 of World War II.
What effect did the World War 2 have on the people in curacao?
During the war Curacao's economy boomed but they did have to live with the fear of the Nazi U Boats circling their island. They were pulled out of poverty during the war and after the war. They became a great tourist island. See related link below.
Why was Willemstad Curacao a target for German U boats during World War 2?
The refinery. They produced jet fuel for the Americans
Why dud Phillip and the people of Curacao fear for their own safety even though the major events of World War 2 were taking place in Europe and the South Paicfic?
They are afraid because Curacao is in between the two
What as the most important invention that was in World War 2?
The most important invention in world war 2 was the atomic bomb.
Why did the Germans invade curacao in world war 2?
No. the Germans circled Curacao with U-boats. The Island played an important role with fuel. They produced jet fuel for The Americans. The Germans however wanted to bomb the refinery. They didn't get close.
7 Why was the island of Curacao an important part of World War 2?
It was a major oil refinery used ror more than half of the U.S. fuel.
