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Where were NZ soldiers during World War 2 and why were American soldiers in NZ?
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Most New Zealand army & naval units that were mobilized between September 1939 and December 1941 were sent to Europe & Egypt to fight the Germans & Italians. Then when the war in the Pacific started in December 1941, it became necessary for the US military (at the request of the British) to assume responsibility for the defense of New Zealand & Australia. The Australian military was in a similar situation. American troops were also in New Zealand for training, prior to combat. The 2nd New Zealand Division under the command of General Freyberg was sent to the Italian front where they participated in the attack on Monte Cassino. General Freyberg was the local commander who requested the Allies bomb the Abbey of Monte Cassino so they could capture that massive hill. This request was forwarded up through the command and approved by the 15th Army Group. Some say this was a political decision that was made in order to appease the New Zealand troops.
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∙ 12y agoThe New Zealand soldiers fought in Crete.
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Where were the American soldiers stationed during World War 1?
Fort Moultrie Fort Chatanuga Fort Hillsworth
Who was the general who led American soldiers during world war 1?
Gen. Pershing
How many American soldiers came to England during world war 2?
8 million
How many American soldiers died in the pacific theatre during World War 2 ended?
108,564
What were the limitations that were applied to your American soldiers in Vietnam that were not applied during a total war such as World War 2?
The troops had to wear condoms in sexual congress.
Name of World War I German Soldiers?
German soldiers during World War I were called "Huns" by the American soldiers. The Germans called their soldiers "The Bosch" during World War I.
Where were the American soldiers stationed during World War 1?
Fort Moultrie Fort Chatanuga Fort Hillsworth
Were any American soldiers stationed in the South-East London area during World War 2?
During World War 2 there were, and still are, soldiers stationed all over Europe. It is possible, though not confirmed, that there were American soldiers stationed in South-East London during World War 2.
What were American soldiers nicknamed during the World War 1?
They were called the doughboys.
How many American soldiers were wounded in Europe during World War 2?
depends what war :) haha
How many American Soldiers were based in Australia during World War 2?
1
I was a general who led American soldiers during world war 1?
Yeah right.
Who was the general who led American soldiers during world war 1?
Gen. Pershing
Which kind of bread did American soldiers eat during world war 2?
white
Did American soldiers went down to Trinidad?
American soliders came to Trinidad during the second world war
How many German soldiers served in the German army during World War 1?
The number of German soldiers who served in the German Military in World War I was 13,250,000. The number of American military personnel that served during World War I was 4,743,826.
How many American soldiers came to England during world war 2?
8 million
