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What was British Army World War 2 female soldiers' name?
I'm not sure women actually fought in WW2 but the women made munitions and supplies in England and helped out in the WAC women's auxiliary corps or the women's auxiliary army corps/women's auxiliary air corps. please add to this answer.
This military unit helped rescue Europe?
In WW2, the U.S. Army, US Army Air Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marine were all instrumental in defeating Nazi Germany, while the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy were the leading forces in defeating Japan.
How many American service men and women served during WW2?
Approximately 16 million American service men and women served in the armed forces during World War II. This included members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine. The war effort mobilized a significant portion of the U.S. population, with many serving in combat roles while others supported military operations through various support roles.
How do you find US military rankings in Pearl Harbor?
See website: Pearl Harbor Attack See website: US Military Ranks (US Army, US Navy) The US Air Force did NOT exist during WW2. It was part of the US Army. The US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy. However, it's (officer) rank structure is the same as the US Army's.
What was ww2 movie about a marine and a nun trapped on an island occupied by the Japanese?
'Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison' 1957 with Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr .
What is the purpose of the marine corps war memorial?
The US Marine Corps Memorial located at Arlington Cemetery is dedicated to the men who fought and died in the Marine Corps. The Memorial depicts the flag raising on Iwo Jima which was a very costly battle of WW2.
Is there a list of Marine Corps Corsair pilots?
See website: USMC Corsair Aces of WW2
Was captain kangaroo in military?
Supposedly he ( washed out) of the marines for being unable to swim under simulated combat conditions- doubtless a basic task for the Leathernecks, involving landing barges, etc. the Marine who could not swim- but floated out as Captain Kangaroo.
What award did John F. Kennedy win in 1943?
JFK received 3 awards in 1943 the marine corps award.the navy corps award,and the purple heart award for rescuing his men with a broken back after a Japanese destroy cut the pt-109 that he was lieutenant of in half in ww2.
Has there ever been a US Marine Aircorps?
Not really, the Marine Corps calls Aviation Units "Air Wings". During WW2 it had five such "Wings". Marine Air Wings are still in existence today and fly mostly close air support for ground units. They also provide the heliocopter transport that is an integral part of the Marine ability to move quickly.
Which branch of service lost the most soldiers in WW2?
The Army suffered the highest number of soldier casualties during World War II, with approximately 16 million Americans serving and around 320,000 killed in action. In contrast, the Navy and Marine Corps had significantly fewer casualties, with the Navy losing around 36,000 and the Marine Corps about 93,000. The overwhelming scale of ground operations and battles contributed to the Army's heavy losses.
What branch had the most people in world war 1 and world war 2?
In the United States, the US Army had by far the most people. Also, remember that during WW2, it was the US ARMY Air Force - that is, the Air Force was not a separate branch. In WW1, the US Army consisted of roughly 85% of the total US armed forces. In WW2, with the Pacific war taking up a considerable amount of resources, the Navy and Marine Corps were proportionately larger. The Navy was about 25% of the total strength, the Marine Corps 5%, the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine about another 10%, meaning that the US Army consumed roughly 60% of the total personnel.
What did queen elizabeth do for tis country?
She served in the Royal Transport Corps during WW2 as a Lieutenant
Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
How much is an autographed picture of a World War 2 plane worth?
If it's signed by a WW2 US fighter ACE such as Pappy Boyington (US Marine Corps), or Richard Bong (Top US Ace of WW2-US Army Air Force), or any other US WWII "Ace", the item WILL have some value to it. How much depends on condition, authenticity, and how desperate the buyer is to have it.
Can you tell me what years Jack Dacombe was a His Majestys Royal Marine Drum Major?
He was my Father and my belief is from 1931 until he retired,during WW2 probably 1943 Signed John Alan Guy Dacombe
How many men died in the World War 2 army?
About 5-10 million young men died in WW2. A majority of the deaths in Europe about 30 million were civilians. 46 million white Europeans alone died in WW2, the death toll is estimated to be around 76 million deaths in all. If WW2 had never happened the white population would be around 12% larger than it is today.
