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It is sometimes necessary to move warships from the Pacific to the Atlantic (or from the Atlantic to the Pacific) in order to respond to threats in different locations in the world, and since military conflicts can develop rapidly, it may be necessary to move the warships quickly, and the trip around the southern tip of South America is tremendously longer, and slower, than the trip through the Panama Canal.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt allows the military to make quick travel through the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.
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∙ 14y agobecause it is way easier to travel through the canal so the military use it often
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∙ 13y agobecause it was just important? i dunno why dont oyu figure it out yourself
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∙ 15y agoMade their journey much shorter
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Are there any you. s. military presents at the panama canal?
u.s. presents at the panama canal
How many military bases are on the Panama Canal?
there are six
What sea and ocean does the panama connect?
the Panama Canal
What president negotiated the surrender of panama canal zone to the military dictator of panama?
President Jimmy Carter.
What canal crosses the country of Panama?
The Panama Canal crosses the country of Panama.
What country is Panama Cannel?
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How did the US get access to canal zone in panama?
The US Military backed rebels who soon controlled independent Panama
Why does the panama canal have more commercial than military importance today?
The Panama canal has more commercial benefits today because there have been multilateral agreements between countries and economies on either side of the canal. Less military activity goes on in the region.
How did the united states get acces to the canal zone in panama?
The U.S. military backed rebels who soon controlled independent Panama.
How did the Panama Canal affect Panama?
The Panama Canal does not affect panama.
Is the Panama Canal spanish land?
No. The Panama Canal belongs to Panama since December 31, 1999. It used to be owned by the US until president Jimmy Carter and Panama's military leader Omar Torrijos singed a treaty to give the territory to Panama
What is Panama known for?
Panama is known for the Panama Canal.
