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What were the military expenditures of the top world powers in 1950?
The military position of the US and other world powers in 1950 reflected a dominance of the US as the top military power. Here is a list of military forces and funds spent by the major world powers in 1950:1. US-- $14,5 billion on defense with 1.4 million military personnel;2. USSR .. $15.5 billion on defense with 4.3 million military personnel;3. UK .... $2.3 billion on defense with 680,000 military personnel; and4. France...$1.4 billion on defense with 590,000 military personnel.These figures reflect why in 1950, the US was the dominating military power in the world.
What were the two major alliances during the great war?
In WW I the two major alliances were the Allies (or Allied Forces) and the Central Powers.
What was the major goal of France and Great Britain?
the major goal was to keep germany from rebuilding it's military forces. They were practiclly just being defensive.
What two countries were strong military after World War 2?
The two major powers were the United States and the Soviet Union.
Major military leader of the the southern forces?
Robert E. Lee. Then there was Stonewall Jackson and J E B Stuart.
What issues propelled the three major powers to explore new markets?
- economic unrest - political unstabilty - declining military resources
How did nationalist leaders respond to these challenges?
The three major Axis powers-Germany, Japan, and Italy-were part of a military alliance on the signing of the Tripartite Pact in September 1940, which officially founded the Axis powers.
What were some major central powers victories?
Central powers major victories
What were the major powers of the axis and the allies?
The major Allied powers were the United States, Britian, and the Soviet Union and the major Axis powers were Germany, Japan, and Italy.
Allied strategy battle of the bulge?
The Allied Forces did not have a strategy until after they were attacked because the Generals did not believe there was a major offensive going on in the Ardennes. This was to their peril. Since I am not a military strategist and do not know the military lingo I am sending you to some links to help you understand how the Germans and the Allied Forces fought the battle.
What military powers does the president have?
The president has a variety of military powers, but mostly in conjunction with the Congress. Although the President has the power to request a declaration of war, he needs a positive vote from the Congress (both the House and the Senate) for war to be declared. However he has the ability under the War Powers Act to send troops to fight for up to 60 days so long as the Congress is advised prior. Additionally, the president is the Commander-in-Chief, meaning he issues orders and guidance to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for them to implement. He is also involved in the budget process, which funds America's wars.
What major department head has authority over us military?
The Secretary of Defense is the major department head with authority over the US military. The Secretary of Defense is a civilian appointed by the President and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Department of Defense, which includes the branches of the military.
