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When did US give Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean?
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What was the destroyer deal with Great Britain in World War 2?
That was the Lend Lease Act. The US "Loaned" Great Britan some old (WW I vintage) destroyers "Four Stackers" and in return the US "Leased" bases on British lands (One place was Bermuda).
In which war did America experience a direct military attack upon its own territory?
Taking the chronology to begin with the 1783 recognition of US independence by Great Britain (and excluding attacks made by neighbouring Native nations that were not in support of the military actions of a foreign state).War of 1812 (1812-1815)After declaring war on Britain, America invades Canada and is repulsed, in retaliatation Britain invades America and captures Detroit (1812).Also in the American War of 1812 (the title used by Britain to distinguish it from war its with France), British forces, based in Bermuda, carried out raids and occupied coastal islands and ports on the Atlantic Seaboard throughout the war.After British victory over France, part of Wellington's Light Division was despatched aboard a Royal Naval task force to reinforce the Bermuda based units. It was envisioned that the new force would be used for diversionary raids along the Atlantic coastline, intended to draw US forces from the Canadian border. Following the burning of York, in Canada, however, Canadian Governor General Sir George Prevost asked the admirals and generals in Bermuda for a retaliatory attack. The forces in Bermuda were sent to attack the US capital, Washington DC. On the 24th August, 1914, joined with units already on US territory, including colonial contingents of the Royal Marines, which had been recruited from US slaves (who had been encouraged to come over with their families to the Crown), they defeated the defensive gunboat flotilla of Admiral Barney, and then the local militia and US Marine Corps at the Battle of Bladensburg, before marching into Washington DC. The US president and his government fled before them, and the British commanders sat down in the Presidential Mansion to eat his dinner. That night, parts of the city were burned, including the Presidential Mansion (the need to paint over the char marks has been rumoured ever since to be the origin of the term ''The White House"), the Capitol Building (with the original Library of Congress) and other sites. The US Navy set fire to the ships and materiel in the Navy Yard to prevent their capture. Subsequently, the British decided to attack several other cities in the area before returning to Bermuda. Alexandria was captured, but - unable to commit further time and resources to the capture of Fort Henry (its survival through one brilliantly lit night was commemorated in the poem and song, "The Star Spangled Banner") - they returned to Bermuda without subjecting Baltimore to the same treatment as Washington DC. Some of the forces from Bermuda, including some members of the Colonial Marines of ex-American slaves, were subsequently despatched to the West Indies, where they took part in the Louisiana Campaign, that was still raging after the war had ended.Mexican-American WarMexico invades Texas 1846 - Polk to congress on May 11, 1846 stated that "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil."It should be noted that Texas had formerly been part of Mexico. If had been flooded with illegal US settlers, who had the tacit approval of the US Government, under the principle of Manifest Destiny. In order to try to control the illegal immigrants, the Mexican Government granted citizenship to those who swore allegiance. It also made attempts to stop the practice of slavery by the illegal immigrants, as this was illegal in Mexico. The immigrants ultimately rebelled against the Mexican Government in 1836, seceding Texas from Mexico as an independent territory, which ultimately joined the USA. This illegal appropriation of part of Mexico was not recognised by the Mexican Government, which continued to see Texas as part of Mexico. Consequently, only in the USA is the entry into Texas by Mexican forces seen as having been an invasion of the USA. The USA defeated Mexico, forcing it to acknowledge US sovereignty of Texas, and to cede even more territory (Upper California and New Mexico) to the USA in exchange for a cash payment to give it a veneer of legitimacy.Mexican RevolutionMarch, 1916 - Following his betrayal in the Mexican Revolution by his former backer, the US Government, Mexican General Pancho Villa´s forces attack Colombus, New Mexico.Second World War6/7 December, 1941 - Japanese attack the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, and other military facilities, at Pearl Harbour - Hawaii (A US territory at the time, now a State).8th December, 1942 - US Protectorate of Guam was invaded by Japan. Guam lost up to 10% of its population to Japanese atrocities before the US retook the island in the Battle of Guam, in July and August of 1944.3rd June, 1942 to 15th August, 1943 - Aleutian Campaign. Japanese forces occupy part of the Aleutian chain of islands in Alaska (then, also, a US territory at the time). The Japanese carried out a campaign of aerial bombardment of the contiguous US States by timed release of bombs from unmanned balloons released from the Aleutians. The results of the bombardment were militarily insignificant, and the US Government suppressed news of it at the time.
What are the founder countries of caricom?
Antigua&Barbuda,D Bahamas,Barbados,Belize,Dominica,Grenada,Guyana,Haiti,Jamaica, Montserrat,Saint Lucia,St.Kitts n Nevis,St. Vincent n d Grenadines,Suriname,Trinidad and Tobago.
Why is the Italian 1911 50 Lire Gold Battleship coin so hard to locate?
My guess as this celebrate both the fiftieth anniversary of the Kingdom of Italy- and the golden anniversary of the Royal Italian Navy- hence the Battleship theme- they were grabbed up by seamen, Naval officers and vets, and kept in the family much like such heirlooms as war medals or campaign decorations. They circulated widely among the Navy men, and were probably given out or sold at a slight premium on Veteran"s days ( I know that holiday did not exist in l9ll but Naval Patriot"s day) or something like that did) I have only seen the elusive Four Stack Battleship coin in catalogues such as the Yeoman books. I have never seen one in a coin store! No they did not voyage into the Bermuda Triangle- just rare and closely guarded. No US Gold piece ever depicted a battleship or other war vessel to my knowlegde- Columbus ship on the Columbian Half dollar but not on Gold coins. it"s a rarity, and they seldom surface, no pun intended. Even rarer is the l907 Prova commemorating the allegedly lost and secretive PROVA ( proof, Test) Expedition. These were made in 50 Lire and l00 Lire sizes the latter being larger than a US $20 St.Gaudens- who was a sculptor and not a Holy Man! by the way.
What was the initial response of the United States to the german campaign against european jews?
The United States was initially reluctant to get involved in the German campaign against European Jews. Despite the urging of the Emergency Committee to Save the Jewish People of Europe led by Peter Bergson, the government refused to intervene early in the conflict.
How did the US government respond to the 1940 Battle of Britain?
We responded with the Lend Lease Act, which is where we would sell guns and ammuntion to our Allies.
Is Bermuda part of Caribbean?
Bermuda is not a part of the Carribean Sea.
Is the Bermuda Triangle part of the Caribbean?
yes it is ----------- Bermuda Triangle is only a phantasy; this triangle doesn't exist.
What county is not on the caribbean sea?
bermuda
Which is not in the Carribbean Sea Bermuda Puerto Rico or Hispaniola?
The islands of Bermuda are not in the Caribbean.
What tectonic plate is Bermuda on?
Bermuda is on the Caribbean plate. See related Link for a graphical summery.
Which is the best cruise line to Bermuda?
Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Celebrity cruises are the best to Bermuda!
What region is Bermuda in?
Bermuda has been under British rule since 1707. Even though it's far from other Caribbean islands, Bermuda became an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 2003.
What region is Bermuda?
Bermuda has been under British rule since 1707. Even though it's far from other Caribbean islands, Bermuda became an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 2003.
Is the Bermuda an island in the Caribbean?
No - it is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, a few hundred miles off the coast of North Carolina.
What is closest Caribbean island excluding Bermuda to Toronto?
The Bahamas
Are the islands of Bermuda located in the Caribbean sea?
No, it is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
