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What statesman like name was given to the world war 2 defences built at scapa Flow?
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What was scapa flow used for World War 2?
A British home base for their Atlantic fleet,I believe the ships used in the destruction of the Bismark came from here.
What did the us navy do to help win ww1?
If the truth be told, not much. WWI was almost completely a land war. There was one major naval battle, which took place in 1916, before the US got into the war. The US Navy escorted convoys of ships carrying troops and supplies to Europe, and guarded against submarines, and tried to hunt submarines, which was not too easy in those days. A US battleship squadron of four or five battleships operated with the British Grand Fleet from its anchorage in the Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow, but since the German High Seas Fleet would not come out to fight, it saw no action.
What did Scotland do during World War 2?
According to the 1921 census of Scotland the total WW1 deaths = 74,000. In the period now under consideration, 1911 to 1921, an additional adjustment of 74,000 was made in respect of war deaths among Scottish soldiers and sailors outwith Scotland. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/text/chap_page.jsp?t_id=SRC_P&c_id=3&cpub_id=S1921PRE&show=DB
Was there aircraft carriers in World War 1?
Aircraft carriers existed in WW1, but only Great Britain and Japan had them, in very small numbers, and they were not used. HMS Furious could have participated in the Battle of Jutland but was held out of the battle deliberately.INCORRECT: In May 1916, no aircraft carriers existed in the Royal Navy. Two SEAPLANE carriers were designated to accompany the Grand fleet and the Battle cruiser fleet at the Battle of Jutland, but CAMPANIA somehow missed the signal to sail with the Grand fleet (she was anchored in an obscure bay), and was therefore left behind in Scapa Flow. The other Seaplane carrier, ENGADINE, did accompany the BC fleet, and launched a plane to recconoiter the enemy, but although the plane was able to report back to her carrier, Engadine was unable to pass the messages on to Beatty, the Admiral of the Battlecruiser force.Furious was not launched until August 1916, completed in June 1917, and flew off her first aircraft in August 1917. HMS Argus was not launched until December 1917. She didn't land her fisrt aircraft until the 1st October, 1918.Seaplane carriers, by difference, have to stop in the sea, lower the plane on to the sea by crane, and then the plane take off from the sea. Having landed (back on the water) the plane would taxi to its mother ship where it would be craned back on board.
Why did the Allies wait until 1944 to invade France?
You just don't grasp the logistics involved - Planning, training troops and mounting an invasion of that scale was an incredibly collossal task. The Allies first had to train enough soldiers to land on the beaches and defeat about 350,000 heavily dug in, experienced German troops. - They had to follow this up with immediate armour support as the Germans had 4 Panzer Divisions in the area (potentially about 1,200 tanks) - So apart from troop landing ships, the Allies had to have Tank Landing Ships and their follow up support. - In those days it took about 10 trucks of fuel, spares and ammunition to support a single tank in action! They landed about 175,000 troops and 320 tanks the FIRST day - can you imagine supplying food for all those soldiers every day. -To say nothing about ammunition and spare weapons. Follow up supplies arrived in increasing numbers every day for over a month. Apart from all this the Allies had to have air support in the form of fighters to kill German fighters, rocket carrying Typhoons and Thunderbolts to kill German tanks and bombers to hit German troop formations. The Allied air forces flew over 14,000 sorties on D-Day alone. The landing ships had to have Naval cover and Battleships to give supporting gunfire. The fleet when ready was over 11,000 ships in total. - Can you begin to imagine where on the English coast to moor and load that many ships ? There were 7 big Battleships, and over 80 cruisers and destroyers, some coming all the way from Scapa around Ireland the weeks before invasion. The whole affair was an absolute marvel of planning, timing, ingenuity and finally bravery to carry out and succeed as it did. - And you owe your freedom today to those men -
What is the name of a song that has scapa flow in it?
I think its lonely scapa flow
What Is scapa bluegrass?
scapa bluegrass is a school for the creative and performing arts. You have to audition to get in. it is an awesome school.
In which country do you wear scapa?
India
When did Scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow happen?
Scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow happened on 1919-06-21.
What is SCAPA?
SCAPA is an acronym that stands for the School for the Creative and Preforming Arts. It is one of the special art schools across the world. You must audition in an art area to attend. If you get in, that art area will be your major. Majors include-- Art (Visual) Band Ballet Creative Writing Contemporary Dance Drama/Theater Piano Strings Vocal You must be very good at your art area to attend because there is much competition. Only about 50 students for each grade level get in. There is only about 250 students attending SCAPA. The grade ranges from 4th grade to 8th grade. Then, if you choose to continue in the SCAPA program, you can attend Layfayette highschool, much more famous for the arts.Most students audition for SCAPA in 3rd grade for SCAPA but you can audition at anytime, but the chances are much more less likley. SCAPA is located in Lexington, Kentucky. Many people believe that SCAPA students don't have to do regular math and literature. This is false. SCAPA school time starts at 8:25 and ends at 3:45, the same hours as magnet schools, for SCAPA is one. SCAPA students do math, science, social studies, and literature everyday. Not to mention extra curricular classes, like Musical Technology, or Physical Education. SCAPA has a State winning speech team and has won for about 12-13 years straight! They are undefeted. Actually, they are so good that rival teams will burn penguins (the SCAPA mascot) before the match. SCAPA kids actually kiss a stuffed penguin before the winnings are anounced-- for luck. Coaches of the Speech team is Mrs. Randolph and Ms. Dean. SCAPA also has the county's (Fayette County) highest testing scores. ARTS: We keep the arts in our hearts Apretiation Respect Teamwork and Self disapline GO PENGUINS!!!!! BAD THINGS ABOUT SCAPA: SCAPA has no sports or advanced classes. SCAPA is known for its amazing plays! Acting is high, singing is outstanding, and the dancing is amazing!!! GO TO www.scapa.fcps.net NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
Is scapa better than berstaine?
yes
In which body of water are the Orkney islands?
Scapa Flow
Which country fleet was scuttled at scapa flow in 1919?
germany
What Are The Chords For Lonely Scarpa Flow In G?
music for lonely scapa flow
What actors and actresses appeared in Scapa Flow - 1930?
The cast of Scapa Flow - 1930 includes: Carl Balhaus Claus Clausen Arthur Duarte Heinz Klockow Aribert Mog Erna Morena Claire Rommer
Where did germany scuttle their ships in World War 1?
At the British naval base at Scapa Flow in Scotland.
Brands of vodka that start with s?
Seagrams, Scoresby, Strathisla, Springbank, Scapa, Suntory, and Sazerac are a few.
