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Why was defending ypres so difficult?
because the Germans had some good positions were they could see the allied troops attacking easily, most of there positions were uphill.
Allied commander in the Far East in World War 2?
US Army General Stillwell, CBI Theater; US Army General MacArthur Southwest Pacific; US Navy Admiral Nimitz, the rest of the Pacific Theater.
Why was Hitler expecting an allied attack at calais?
False radio traffic, made up troop movements and the highly visible presence of Patton- the American general most feared by the Germans.
Which of these theaters of world war 2 was most closely associated with the surrender of the Germans to the USA?
You don't give us the names of "these" theaters you have been given to chose from, so we can't tell. But the most important theaters of war in 1945 for the USA were Italy, France and Germany itself. The Germans by the way did not surrender to the USA; they surrendered to the combined Allied Powers: Great Britain, the USA, the Soviet Union and France.
Which new weapon or strategy did the Germans use against Allied troops beginning in April 1915?
Beginning in April 1915, the Germans introduced poison gas as a new weapon against Allied troops, most notably chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres. This marked the first large-scale use of chemical warfare in World War I, aiming to break the stalemate of trench warfare by causing panic and disruption among enemy soldiers. The deployment of gas created a terrifying new dimension to the conflict, despite its unpredictable effects and the subsequent development of gas masks by Allied forces.
Who was the Supreme Allied Commander for the U.S. during World War II who later became president?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. This is the common title given to the two Supreme Allied Commanders during World War II. He was not the Supreme Allied Commander for the U.S., per se; hence, the title 'Allied'. Eisenhower's official title actually was Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force (SCAEF), and it was for the forces in northwest Europe. The Second Supreme Allied Commander was for Southeast Asian, and it was called the Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia Command (SACSEA). This post was held for most its existence by Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten.
Why was defending ypres so difficult?
because the Germans had some good positions were they could see the allied troops attacking easily, most of there positions were uphill.
What was the most important battle of World War 2 in Africa?
The Second Battle of El Alamein was perhaps the most important battle in the African theatre because it was the first major Allied offensive against the Germans.
Who was american's leader during World War 2?
Franklin Roosevelt died towards the end the Harry Truman was presidentThe political leader of the US for most of the war was FDR - although Truman was president for the last part of the war. Eisenhower was Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe - which put him in charge of US forces in Europe. Douglas MacArthur, was Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South West Pacific Area, 1942-45. Chester W. Nimitz was Fleet Admiral and commander of the United States Pacific Fleet in 1941-42 and became supreme commander of Allied forces in the Pacific Ocean Area, 1942-45.
Allied commander in the Far East in World War 2?
US Army General Stillwell, CBI Theater; US Army General MacArthur Southwest Pacific; US Navy Admiral Nimitz, the rest of the Pacific Theater.
Define the big 3 alliance from world war 2?
The Big 3 of the Allied Forces Nations were Russia, England and the United States. They were the largest and most involved in defeating the Germans and the Japanese.
What was a World War 1 plane?
On the Allied side, the (British) Sopwith Camel was one of the most famous. The Germans had the Fokker Triplane which was flown by Manfred von Richthofen, the famous Red Baron.
The german expected an allied invasion?
During World War II, the Allied invasion that was most clearly expected by the German occupiers of Europe was Operation Overlord, the "D-Day" invasion of Normandy in June of 1944. The Germans did not know that this invasion would take place in June nor against the Normandy coast; however, they were expecting some invasion-attempt against the coast of Western Europe during the summer of 1944.
Which city has the most Germans in the US?
By population, New York, New York contains the most Germans. By percentage, Monterey, Ohio has the most Germans.
Who was the US general who served as Chief of Staff and commanded allied forces in Western Europe in WW 2?
In 1942, US General Dwight David Eisenhower became the commander of Allied troops in the Eastern Theater of the War. This covered most of Western Europe. Under Eisenhower the D-Day landing of Allied troops occurred in Normandy, France.
What Allied country had the most soldiers killed in World War 2?
The Soviet Union killed the most Germans of the three major Allied Powers. This happened during the large-scale fighting on the Eastern Front. German military deaths were huge on the Eastern Front, and civilian losses (missing & killed) were extremely large. Likewise, in return the Soviet Union had the largest number of deaths from the Germans as any of the Allied nations.
Where was the Germans expected the invasion of France?
The Germans expected the invasion to be at the Pais de Calais on the Northern coast of France.Deception through Operation Fortitude helped lead the Germans to this thought. This famous operation included the creation of fake tanks, radio traffic, and other fake military equipment. False information was leaked to the Germans so they would anticipate a diversion by allied forces.This plan worked extremely well. German Panzers were held in reserve upon the invasion of Normandy for the "real" invasion at Calais. northern france
