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Did the Army-Air Force have the highest percentage of deaths during World War 2?

Yes. In Europe the 8th Air Force had 210,000 air crewmen and 26,000 were killed -12.38%, the USMC lost 3.29%, the Army 2.25%, and the Navy .41%.


When did the US first send troops to support England in World War 2?

December 8th, 1941.


5 What nickname was given to the British 8th Army in the 2nd world war?

the Desert Ratsthe Desert Rats


What u.s. army division in World War 2 included the 1259th combat engineers?

8th Infantry Division


How many US bomber airmen lost their life in World War 2?

I dont know that a precise number is possible. The 8th Air Force was the organization which flew the heavy bombers from England to bomb Germany and occupied France. This was a huge part of the US war effort. Over two million men served in the 8th AF - there were only sixteen million Americans in uniform - so, one out of eight was in the 8th AF engaged in the strategic bombing effort of Europe. Only a tiny percentage of this two million were actual combat crews, of course - the rest were armorers and supply clerks, cooks and parachute riggers and so on. At its peak the 8th AF had about twenty-four heavy bomb groups, each with its own airfield, and each with about seventy-two bombers assigned, maybe forty-five or fifty of which would be mechanically able to go on any given day. But say all seventy-two planes from twenty-four groups did go on a hypothetical mission. These bombers were B-17s and B-24s, both of which had a ten man crew. So that would be 17,280 airmen on such a mission, and they never managed any 1700 plane raids. They did get in a few 1000 plane raids, which would have 10,000 men "in combat" on those. For the war the 8th AF lost about 2000 heavy bombers - each with a ten man crew. Not all were killed of course - some bailed out. For the entire war the 8th AF, out of two million men, had 27,000 killed. Some of these would have been fighter pilots, who were assigned to the fighter groups of the 8th AF to escort the bombing raids. There were other bomber outfits besides the 8th AF. The 9th AF was also in the UK, but flew medium bombers at smaller targets, and in direct support of ground troops. The 12th AF was in Italy, flying heavy bombers into Germany from the south. The 14th AF and the 20th AF were in the Pacific, bombing Japan. The US had about 405,000 men killed in the war, in all branches. Over 300,000 of these were in the US Army, and the overwhelming majority of these were the lowly foot soldiers, who had the most dangerous job. Very, very few of the soldiers from the rifle platoons who were on the job when the war started were still around when it ended.

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Did the Army-Air Force have the highest percentage of deaths during World War 2?

Yes. In Europe the 8th Air Force had 210,000 air crewmen and 26,000 were killed -12.38%, the USMC lost 3.29%, the Army 2.25%, and the Navy .41%.


How many losses personell did the 8th aif force have in ww2?

110,000


How many of Henry the 8th wives were killed by Henry?

At his instructions two of his wives were beheaded.


How did the Allies won World War 2 in Europe?

Air superiority. Bombers. Fighters. The 8th Air Force


How many people did Henry the 8th kill because of there religion?

Henry killed only 81 people for there religion but in total he killed 70,000 people for different crimes.


How many radio operators in a World War 2 Airborne Company?

There was one radio operator per bomber plane in the airforce planes. This one was easy. My father was a radio operator in the 8th Air Force in World War 2.


What has the author John Reagan McCrary written?

John Reagan McCrary has written: 'First of the many' -- subject(s): Aerial operations, American Aerial operations, American Personal narratives, Biography, Diaries, United States, United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th, United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 8th, War photographers, World War, 1939-1945


How many casualties were suffered by the US eighth Air Force in WW2?

AnswerAccording to all the websites that I have consulted, the 8th Air Force suffered more than 47 000 casualties, of whom more than 26 000 were killed. This was over half the casualties suffered by the entire USAAF in WW2.~ See related link below .


When is air force day in India?

October 8th is our Air Force Day


Where is the Florida Chapter Of The 8Th Air Force Hi in Venice Florida located?

The address of the Florida Chapter Of The 8Th Air Force Hi is: 1428 Gleneagles Dr, Venice, FL 34292


Can you show past commanders 8th air force from barksdale afb?

The 8th Air Force, originally activated during World War II, has had several commanders over the years, with notable leaders including General Henry H. Arnold, General Carl Spaatz, and General Jimmy Doolittle. While Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana is home to the 8th Air Force headquarters today, specific historical commanders stationed there may not be as well-documented. For detailed information on past commanders specifically linked to Barksdale, consulting Air Force archives or historical records would provide the most accurate insight.


What is the 8th of the world?

To whomever asked this I will give an answer, there is no real 8th wonder of the world, there are only 7.