Philip and the people of Curaçao feared for their safety during World War II due to the island's strategic location and its proximity to the Caribbean, which was a potential target for Axis powers. The presence of oil refineries on the island also made it a valuable asset, raising concerns about possible attacks or invasions. Additionally, the threat of German submarines operating in the Caribbean heightened anxiety among residents about their vulnerability and the potential for conflict spilling over into their territory.
They are afraid because Curacao is in between the two
The war went against Japan and allowed America to begin taking the offensive.
He wanted to aid Eastern Europe and increase Soviet influence and prevent Eastern European countries from taking Marshall Plan money.
Guadalcanal and the rest of the Pacific. The American campaign for the domination of the Pacific can be described as an "island hopping" campaign. The Americans took over multiple islands, taking over an airfield on Gudalcanal, that could be used a airport for their B-17 heavy bombers to attack mainland Japan.
During World War II, the early major military strategy in the Pacific theatre was to stop the Japanese from approaching the United States by taking control of the Midway Islands. The European theatre was focusing on Africa to prevent enemy forces from moving northward.
They are afraid because Curacao is in between the two
Philip Kevin Paul has written: 'By the Length of One Life' 'Taking the names down from the hill'
Japan taking control of the pacific? they don't need another bomb.
Philip Roberts has written: 'Selected poems' 'Letters home' 'Taking stock' -- subject(s): Production and direction, Theater 'Rock'
Europe but started in France
Europe But started In France
secure a toe hold in Europe to free all of Europe
after taking over the world
Germany was responsible for the submarine attacks on curacao in 1942' My grandfather told us that he went on a Royal Navy rescue mssion from Jamaica to prevent three U boats from taking over the island for Grmany on the fall of Holland. I believe one was captured and one sunk. The island remained free.
all over Europe
Almost taking over Europe.
The first military objective was to establish a foot hold in the pacific and defend the position to stop the Japanese advance that's when the battle guadalacanal had happened stoping the japs from taking Austrailia we then went on the offensive in Africa and Europe