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In 1940, Great Britain and the United States made a "destroyers for bases" agreement that saw fifty destroyer-vessels pass into the hands of Great Britain in exchange for American access to (and some control over) various bases located around the world. This agreement provided much-needed help to Great Britain, as it was the only opponent of the Axis at the time and was suffering especially from the German submarine campaign against its merchant shipping.
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∙ 9y agoIn 1940, Great Britain and the United States made a "destroyers for bases" agreement that saw fifty destroyer-vessels pass into the hands of Great Britain in exchange for American access to (and some control over) various bases located around the world. This agreement provided much-needed help to Great Britain, as it was the only opponent of the Axis at the time and was suffering especially from the German submarine campaign against its merchant shipping.
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What is the definition of destroyers for bases deal?
Roosevelt's compromise for helping Britain as he could not sell Britain US destroyers without defying the Neutrality Act; Britain received 50 old but still serviceable US destroyers in exchange for giving the US the right to build military bases on British Islands in the Caribbean.
What are destroyers named after?
destroyers are named after naval heros
What year did the destroyer deal take place?
The destroyer transfer of 50 "Flush Deck (Four Piper)" Clemson Class Destroyers occurred in 1940.
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When was Oklahoma Destroyers created?
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When was Virginia Destroyers created?
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What weapons are on navy destroyers?
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When was The Destroyers of All created?
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When was FC JAX Destroyers created?
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When was Mid-Michigan Destroyers created?
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