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What nation did Germany invade to initiate the first invasion to kick off World War 1?
Poland. _____ Perhaps the questioner and original answer contributor are thinking of WW2. The first "invasion" in WW1 was when Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia on July 28, 1914. Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 to start WW2.
What was Adolf Hitler's first mistake?
Invasion of the USSR was Hitler's biggest mistake.
Why was it important for the allies to attack at a low tide on d day?
Because tide comes and goes, and they wanted to have the first troops and vehicles off the beach before the next high tide.
How was D-Day a big turning point for World War 2?
Operation Neptune-Overlord/D-Day represented the opening of the long-awaited "Second Front." With the Soviet Union and supporting partisan forces engaged in heavy, costly fighting on the Eastern Front, the Western Allies' invasion forced Nazi Germany to siphon off valuable resources to meeting this new threat. Secondly, it was a symbolic gesture, a stunning reversal of the Allies' pell-mell defeat and narrow escape at Dunkirk in 1940; reminding Nazi Germany once again that the Allies would not back down from the conflict at hand.
Summary of the Battle of Midway?
the Japanese where sending an invasion force to Hawii, we intercepted this invasion force and destroyed it, this battle was a major turning point in the war, it took the Japanese off the offensive and put them on the defensive for the rest of the war
What was the basic war strategy of Britain in World War 2?
First, to survive and ward off the threat of invasion (which narrowly succeeeded in warding it off). Secondly, form alliances. Third, participate with allies in overstretching the German war effort on several fronts, with invasions and threats of invasions. Fourth, provide a secure base for the invasion of occupied France. Fifth, be on the winning side.
What set off the first student strike in US history?
The first general student strike in US history happened in the 1970s. It was due to the invasion of Cambodia.
Why you think the Allies launched their first major offensive in Africa?
To cut-off the flow of oil and fuel to the Axis powers. :)
What 2 things did Rome promise its allies if they fought for Rome?
First off they promised more then two things, but two things off the top of my head would be: first off protection, Rome protected it's allies, often to nail and teeth if needed. Secondly, Rome provided it's allies special trade rights. Of course this all was quite minor (Rome was the clear winner in these alliances) until after the Social Wars. -~Iolaos~-
In Doctor Who who chopped off the tenth Doctor's hand?
The Tenth Doctors hand was chopped off by the Sycorax leader, in the first Christmas special, entitled "The Christmas Invasion".
Why did'nt the US allied forces use Spain for a World War 2 landing?
Because Spain was neutral. We had to respect Spain's neutrality. Also, if Spain sided with the Allies, it risked invasion by Nazi Germany, which it could not fend off.
What was the period of time called when the US and its allies were facing off against the soviet union and its allies?
The Cold War.
What did John C Calhoun do that enraged Andrew Jackson?
Jackson and Calhoun disagreed about several issues, including tariffs and nullification. In 1818, Jackson learned of documents Calhoun wrote urging censure of Jackson for his invasion of Florida and the capture of Pensacola during the First Seminole War. That was the "last straw" for Jackson. He cut off Calhoun and removed Calhoun's allies from the cabinet.
How did they start the British invasion?
The Beatles appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show is generally considered to have kicked off the British Invasion.
When did the play My First Time open on stage?
The play "My First Time" first opened off-Broadway on July 12th, 2007 at the New World Stages. The show is based on a website that was popularized in the late 1990's.
Who won World War1?
The Allies came out of it the best off.
Was minecraft ever free?
No, but in pre-beta stages it was half off. In beta it was 25% off.
