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WWII was the last war in which virtually every US citizen was expected to participate, by virtually everyone else (as well as by law in most instances). However, the civilian population was not engaged in actually fighting the war, as in the European countries where battles were fought. The war effort took over factories and shipping and most other commercial enterprises.
From rationing coupons, to work, to joining the military, everyone contributed. It was also the last time all available men classified as 1H (excluded by age or dependent status) were called up for military duty. A lot of surprised grocery store clerks received induction notices, and a lot them were there on D-Day as well. If you were older than 44 years old, you probably tried every trick possible to join the service, and if that failed you had to come up with something to explain to everyone else that you were "doing your part." You became an "Army AirCorps Observer" manning a makeshift military observers post. Always ready to lift the receiver and give the alarm every telephone operator knew; "Army Flash! Twelve Nakajima Fighters, estimated altitude 8,000 feet, speed 200 knots, bearing 140 degrees, heading in direction of Boeing Aircraft Factory." The operator was to immediately relay or connect you to Army Operations. It was a very big deal, and, for a long while after Pearl Harbor, this was taken very seriously, as the nation thought the Japanese might actually attack or invade the mainland.
A huge number of factory jobs were taken over by women workers, since the male workers were in the armed forces.
Total War means every individual must be doing something to assist in the war effort. If you were a kid in America or Canada, you collected tin cans, or tin foil, or bottles. You did something, you gave up something, you collected things to give.
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Was the Civil War the bloodiest war in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
Was the Civil War the deadliest war in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
Was the Civil War the bloodiest conflict in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
The first total war in world history was what?
world war 1
What is the second bloodiest war in American history?
by the number of fatalities World War II
What is a war in history that relied on total war?
The American Civil War was won due to the switching of strategies to total war. The North destroyed the resources and the morale of the south in an overwhelming turn of events.
Was the Civil War the bloodiest war in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
Was the Civil War the deadliest war in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
When was the share of total output devoted to national defense the highest in US history?
It was during the Second World War when the share of total output devoted to national defense was at its peak in American history. World War 2 was fought from 1939 to 1945.
How can you use total war in a sentence?
A total war is a big event in history.
What was the bloodiest war in US history?
The American Civil War
What is the name of the war that was the bloodiest single day of fighting in American history?
what is the name of the war that was the bloodiest single day of fighting in american history
What are 4 external conflicts in ''American history''?
American history has had many external conflicts. Here are four examples: The Korean War, The Vietnam War, World War I and World War II. These are conflicts that involved the American military.
What does revolution in warfare have to do with American History?
the answer is that revolution in warfare is to remember the people who fought in the war for american history
What is the fastest war in American history?
Desert Storm under George H.W. Bush was the quickest war in American history. I believe it was over in 100 hours.
Was the Civil War the bloodiest conflict in American history?
Yes, the Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American history, with an estimated 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers killed.
The first total war in world history was what?
world war 1
