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Why did General sherman attack the civilan infrastructure between atlanta and Savannah?

General William Tecumseh Sherman attacked civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah during his famous "March to the Sea" as part of his strategy of total war. He aimed to undermine the Confederacy's morale and economic capacity by destroying railroads, supply depots, and other resources that supported the Southern war effort. This approach was intended to hasten the end of the Civil War by demonstrating the futility of resistance and breaking the will of both the Confederate military and civilian population. Sherman's tactics were controversial but ultimately effective in contributing to the Union victory.


How did America help the Allies in World War 1?

America joined the Allied Powers(Britain, France, Russia etc.) in 1917. President Wilson, as well as American citizens, were fed up with German U-Boats(short for German Unterseeboot meaning "undersea boat") attacking innocent merchant ships even though German had agreed to the Sussex pledge, that said Germany could not attack American ships without warning. Once America was in, the Germans were in for a big surprise. In 1915, Wilson launched a shipbuilding program, endorsed a brief-up of the of the army, and started the civilan Council of National Defense to study economic mobilization problems


Who suffered the most casualties in World War 1?

Speaking as a student studying this material, the textbook The American Promise: A History of the United States, (third edition) states that Germany suffered the most casualties, 2.2 million. Then Russia, with 1.9 casualties, 1.4 French, 900,000 British.It is definitely Germany according to The American Promise: A Compact History Vol2 (fourth edition).


What was the lifestyle of a Vietnam Soldier?

== == * It was a jungle war and they battled snakes, leaches, mosquitoes, etc. There were booby traps everywhere (nasty ones) and they were not prepared for how smart the Vietcong were. There was dysentery, fevers, snake bites, "jungle rot" on various parts of the body, especially the feet. The Vietcong traveled light and quiet and snipers were hard to spot and difficult to destroy by the Americans. A Vietnam vet told me that it took them some time to figure out how some of the Vietcong could track them and it was because of what the American rations were made out of and of course when they had to have bowel movements the Vietcong traced them this way. Americans began to change their diet to rice, fish, etc. One would never think of such a thing. Fighting any war on the enemies turf is always more difficult. Many of the Vietcong lived underground in tunnels that went for miles. Often the American soldiers would have to try to smoke them out and then go after them and this was an extremely dangerous practice. The Vietcong hid behind innocent villagers and therefore the Americans had no choice but to kill innocent women, children and the elderly. American soldiers fought in mud, tropical rains, blazing heat. They had to battle the "red rain" (Agent Orange) and there was also Agent White. They had some entertainment, but not as much as one would think. Drinking and drugs became a way of life for them to survive the horrors of the war and to try and forget. Many soldiers were highly addicted to morphine because they had been wounded and were not weaned off morphine properly (doctors had terrible conditions to work in as they called it "butcher shop surgery.") * The sad thing about this war is the fact the United States should never have entered into it (Most Vietnam Vets will be the first to agree) and while the American troops were over there fighting for their country (their government lying to them) not to mention the soldiers knowing nothing about the "movement" anti war protesters. American casualties were higher than the U.S. government would have the public believe. Also, when the war ended soldiers not only came back crippled, but were spat at and called baby killers. It was difficult for them to find jobs and to adjust to civilian life again. It was a shock to them and that coupled with the horrors of what they had to endure caused an influx of a high suicide rate among the Vietnam vets. They not only came back without limbs and broken bodies, but broken minds. To this day they still struggle to survive and some are still seeking counseling to try to wipe out the horrors of this useless war. * I visited Oregon and was shocked when I went to a war museum that all wars previously were shown with the exception of the Vietnam War. I talked to the Curator of the museum and they were embarrassed. I was furious and as far as I am concerned these men and women went over to a war they were told was necessary and they fought and lost their lives bravely. They deserved better!


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How did World War 1 affect people?

the first truly globle war with mass civilan deaths..


How did world war 1 affect people's lives?

the first truly globle war with mass civilan deaths..


What type of clothes did men wear during World War 2?

it depended on where you were, in war or a civilan.


Which form is used to facilitate communication concerning performance to a civilan employee?

It's not AF Form 860A, Civilian Rating of Record, or AF Form 860D


Which civilan followed the religion of the zoroastrinism?

Ancient Persians followed Zoroastrianism. After the advent of Islam they converted to Islam. Those who did not embrace Islam fled to India where that religion is still practiced and they are called Parsis. Zen Avesta is their Holy book.


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Does islam believe in the death sentence?

Yes. by the Islam and civilan laws in many countries in the world (not only Muslim countries) dictate death sentence for those who are proved they killers on purpose and for those who betrayed their country by spying or killing innocents.


Can civilian ships have firearms on board?

Varies country to country but generally speaking having firearms for protection on civilan ships is not illegal under any international law. Now there is most likely a limit on number and size of the said firearms but that's another story...


What do you use instead of nuclear weapons?

If the need comes to use a nuclear bomb again, nothing could take it's place unless it is a stronger weapon. Now, high altitute airplanes drop inteligent misiles trying to hit targets used in the opposed military and comunications. This is the way it is done now avoiding to kill much more civilan persons.


What is the Civilan Marksmanship Program for?

The Civilian Marksmanship program was set up by the American government to put surplus American firearms into the public sector. At this time a person may purchase a WWII M1, commonly called a Garand. It fires a 7.62 x 63 mm cartridge called 30.06. they also now are selling Kimber target rifles in .22 Long Rifle caliber.


What is the longest shooting gun?

That probally would have to be the .50 cal. That's what is choosen by most snipers today and ontop of it, it is the largest caliber that a civilan can get ahold of. I mean sure there might be a longer shooting gun BUT a .50 cal is the only gun out there that does not need a armor peircing round. It is it's own armor piercing round. Matter of fact I don't even think there is a hollow point for a .50 cal.


How does a millatary jet take off?

Depends on the jet Some millatary jets are the same as civilan jets just painted funny and used for hauling guns not packages others just need a really long runway to accumulate a ton of speed for there wings to work some (the fixed winged airgraft on carriers) use steam to fire a clamp attached to the front wheel of the fighter that relesis and sling shots the plane into the air