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What were British soldiers called in World War 1?

Tommys.


How man English soldiers died during world war 2?

383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.


Was there any memorial for the soldiers in World War 1?

Yes, there are numerous memorials dedicated to soldiers who fought in World War I around the world. Notable examples include the Thiepval Memorial in France, which honors missing British and South African soldiers, and the Menin Gate in Belgium, which commemorates British and Commonwealth soldiers. Many countries established national memorials and cemeteries to honor their fallen soldiers, reflecting the significant impact of the war on society and collective memory. These memorials serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made during the conflict.


What slang terms did German soldiers use for US British and Russian soldiers in World War 1?

The Germans referred to the British as 'Tommys'.


Is there a memorial for soldiers in World War 1?

Yes, there are numerous memorials dedicated to soldiers who served in World War I around the world. Prominent examples include the Thiepval Memorial in France, which honors missing British and South African troops, and the Menin Gate in Belgium, dedicated to British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Ypres Salient. Many countries have their own national memorials, such as the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. These sites serve to commemorate the sacrifices made during the conflict and to honor the memory of those who fought.

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Why did World War 2 British Soldiers fight in France?

Because they were patriotic and didn't know any better.


The Indians were fighting on the side of which country?

During World War I and World War II, Indians fought on the side of the British Empire. Many Indian soldiers served in the British Indian Army and British armed forces.


How many France soldiers from World War 2 are buried in France?

the answer is 66,033 soldiers are buried there


Where did the british soldiers fight during World War 2?

In France, before Dunkirk and after D-day. In North Africa, Greece and Italy. In Hong Kong, Burma and other parts of the far east. At the end of the war, British soldiers penetrated into Germany.


What were British soldiers in World War 2 fighting for?

survival


What were British soldiers called in World War 1?

Tommys.


How man English soldiers died during world war 2?

383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.


Was there any memorial for the soldiers in World War 1?

Yes, there are numerous memorials dedicated to soldiers who fought in World War I around the world. Notable examples include the Thiepval Memorial in France, which honors missing British and South African soldiers, and the Menin Gate in Belgium, which commemorates British and Commonwealth soldiers. Many countries established national memorials and cemeteries to honor their fallen soldiers, reflecting the significant impact of the war on society and collective memory. These memorials serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made during the conflict.


How many British Soldiers were executed for desertion and cowardice?

306 british soldiers got executed for cowardice in World War One.


Who where the Jerry's in World War 2?

'Jerries' was British army slang during the second world war for Germans. In the first world war, British soldiers were known as 'Tommies'.


Did british soldiers join the German army during World War 2?

Not in high numbers, no. Most "defectors" Into Axis ranks were soldiers from British colonized lands.


Was India a part of World War I?

No India as a country did not fight in world war 1 however some Indian soldiers assisted British soldiers in the war. Hope this helps :)