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Why did aircraft have the stripes on their wings for the invasion of Europe and not before?
The stripes were to identify Allied Aircraft to Allied Anti-Aircraft Units so that the aircraft carrying the Allied Airborne Forces would not be shot down by their own anti-aircraft units as they were at Sicily. The only Airborne operations between Sicily & Normandy was at Salerno. There the entire Fifth Army was simply ordered not to fire their weapons on a particular night. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections
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How did the Normandy invasion start?
the motive of the Normandy invasion was to liberate the french from the nazi Germans who had invaded years before
Why did allied aircraft attack German targets before the actual d day attack?
Allied aircraft attacked German targets before D-Day to keep German aircraft on the ground. The Luftwaffe was notable by its absence on the day.
Why wasnt the f4u corsair used in Europe during World War 2?
The Corsair was used in Europe during WWII, but only by the British Air Arm, which was their Naval Service. While the US was trying to overcome aircraft carrier landing issues, the British figured out how to safely land on a carrier by dipping on wing to slide into position before leveling off just before touch down. Note that the British rated the Corsair, Hellcat and the Wildcat superior to all of their countries' Naval aircraft during WWII. They were particularly impressed with the Hellcat due to its ease of handling, ruggedness and long range.
What came before the helicopter?
The 'autogyro' came before the helicopter. This had a free running rotor ( not connected to engine ) that gave lift as the aircraft moved forward.
What was the first country Germany invaded?
I think it was Poland. Somebody check me on that. Wait maybe Austria and then Poland. I checked on this. It was Poland, September 1, 1940. Russia who had a secret pact with Germany opened up a second front a week later. There is an excellent account of this on .Poland.Germany invaded Poland, which started World War 2Poland
What kind of weapons were used on D Day?
The Allies used aircraft to bomb the beaches and ships to bombard them before the invasion. Their troops used many different rifles, machine guns, and tanks after the invasion.
What important job did Eisenhower have during world war 2 before he became president?
He was Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Force in Western Europe, putting together the D-Day invasion of Europe
What differences were seen in China before the Mongol invasion and after the Mongol invasion?
Before the Mongol invasion, Chinese officials were selected through civil service exams. After the invasion, this system was eliminated.
Why might the US want to remain neutral towards conflicts in Europe?
After WWII, and before the invasion of Pearl Harbor the US committed to remain neutral toward conflicts in Europe because they want to be a peaceful nation. In addition, the American people have voiced there opinion asking the US to remain neutral on conflicts in Europe.
What was Jewish life like in Austria prior to the nazi invasion?
the life there was normal before the nazi invasion. they were allowed to practice their religion to their God before the nazi invasion.
What was the singificance of the battle of Britain?
In modern warfare, air superiority must be achieved before an invasion can succeed. In late summer 1940, the German Luftwaffe attempted to destroy Britain's air defences before they could execute Operation Sealion which was their proposed invasion plan. Their aircraft losses were so high that Hitler abandoned the plan and invaded Russia instead.
What were the laws in Palestine before invasion?
The question as put is unanswerable. There was no "invasion" of Palestine.
What was invented first airplane or steamboat?
The steamboat was invented about a hundred years before the aircraft.
What machinery was used in D-day?
Landing craft, aircraft, tanks, and infantry. The same equipment used to fight Germany in Europe before D-Day, was used during D-Day.
What did Jack White do for a living before forming the White Stripes?
Upholstery
What was Americas primary contribution to helping the war effort in Europe?
Lend-Lease program ( the USA supplied equipment to Britain), D-Day (before that they took part in the Africa troops and in the invasion of Italy.
Why does a candycane have red stripes?
Candy canes have red stripes because they were originally designed to represent the blood of Jesus Christ. The red stripes are also believed to symbolize the stripes from the scourging Jesus received before his crucifixion. Moreover, these stripes help differentiate candy canes from regular peppermint sticks.
