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1. It was history's first and only (almost) truly global war (some nations were neutral...Spain, Portugal, South America, Switzerland, etc.).
2. It was the world's only truly TOTAL war, every weapon used (minus possibly some chemical weapons...banned by treaty).
3. It was the US's last DECLARED war.
4. It was the LAST TOTAL war in man's pre-atomic history. The atomic age commenced when the first Atomic Bomb was detonated, in 1945.
5. From 1945 to the present day; only limited wars can be fought (limited to non-nuclear weapons). A total war would be risking "mutually assured destruction." If fighting an equally nuclear armed enemy.
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Why was the Lustania important to US history?
The sinking of the British Lusitania during World War I by a German sub. 128 of the dead were American. That incident has been considered one of the major factors in the US entering the war.
What were the five major allied powers of World War 2?
US, UK, Russia, France and China(after the war, communists China had conflicts with US).
What did the US sell to fund the war?
The major revenue of US comes from their weapon business. They are the largest weapon seller in the world.
Us death toll of World War 2?
405,400 was the count I found in a U.S. History book.
US major victories in the Pacific in World War 2?
Gudalcanal, Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa,
Why was the Lustania important to US history?
The sinking of the British Lusitania during World War I by a German sub. 128 of the dead were American. That incident has been considered one of the major factors in the US entering the war.
WHAT IS D day in US history?
D Day was June 6, 1944. It is an important date in world history. It's the date the Allies invaded France in an unprecedented amphibious assault during World War II and was one of the major turning points of the war.
What were major events in Annie Oakleys life?
The US Civil War and World War I.
What are World War 2 bonds worth in the US today?
history
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Revolutionary War Civil War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Iraq War
What is a major event in US History that starts with the letter Y?
The Yalta Conference in February 1945 was the meeting to discuss the post World War II reorganization of Europe.
Why does the Vietnam War hold such a major place in American history?
it was in this war that showed the world that even a poor country like vietnam if fights together and uses its natural resourse then it can defeat world most strongest nation like us
What were the major turning points in the US-Japanese conflict in World War 2?
The major turning point in the War in the Pacific was the Battle of Midway.
What the US do in World War 2?
Major turning factor to Help WIN it!
What battle was the first major victory for the US in world war 2?
Midway
Holocast took place during what major war?
it took place the US World War 2
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Battle of Corrigador
