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Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton did not leave troops to defend Washington, D.C., primarily due to the belief that the city was secure and that resources were needed on the front lines to support the Union Army. Additionally, there was a prevailing assumption that the Confederate forces were not capable of mounting a serious threat to the capital. This decision was influenced by the need to concentrate military efforts elsewhere, especially during critical battles in the Civil War. Ultimately, this judgment proved to be a miscalculation, as Washington faced significant threats during the war.
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Which president sent U.S troops to defend South Korea in1950?
Harry Truman sent troops to Korea in 1950.
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?Edit:Ah yes, thank you for clarifying that this is the question...Anyway, he was the Secretary of State during the time.
What was the recommendation of Secretary Robert S McNamara concerning US troop strength for Vietnam by 1966?
US Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara believed more troops were required for the war in Vietnam. His recommendation to US President Johnson was to deploy at least 400,000 troops in Vietnam by the end of 1966.
When After the Tet Offensive Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford believed that sending more troops to Vietnam would?
require raising taxes
What was the conflict between Winston Churchill and Prime Minister of Australia John Curtin?
Winston Churchill wanted Australian troops that were returning to Australia on a ship to come to Britain to defend, however John Curtin knew they desperately needed troops to defend for Australia. John Curtin and Winston Churchill both demanded very harshly however, John Curtin was incharge of Australian troops afterall and therefore they were brought to Australia. From there Australia and Britain weren't as close anymore.
How did a military troops differ from regular troops?
they are the people they are like regular troops but you cant send them out they are just to defend
How did fannin and his troops defend themselves?
By making a square formation
Why was Lincoln reluctant to defend Fort Sumter Why did he eventually respond to the situation by asking for Union troops?
He wasn't reluctant to defend Sumter, but the attack was a surprise and began the war so he needed troops.
Where were General Armstrong Custer and his troops killed?
at the battle of the little big horn
How many troops did General McClellan believe were enough to defend Washington DC in 1861?
General McClellan, in 1861, recommended that 20,000 troops were needed to defend Washington DC. With other troops stationed in the vicinity , additional reinforcements could be rapidly sent to the defense of the capitol.
Purpose of the raf?
Royal Air Force... Defend Britain and support the troops
Why did the army stationed at Memphis not respond and defend the blacks?
The general had no troops at his disposal.
What war was Neil Armstrong in?
He was only in the Korean War. He did entertain the troops in the Vietnam War.
Washington tried to defend New York but his troops failed at the?
Battle of Long Island.
Why did Washington take troops into the Ohio country in spring of 1754?
to defend Virginia's interests
What two wars was Neil Armstrong in?
He was only in the Korean War. He did entertain the troops in the Vietnam War.
Who Resigned assistant secretary of the navy to join US troops in Cuba?
Theadore Rosevelt
