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Canada in WW2
Questions regarding Canada's participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war.
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How did people die in Vietnam?
US deaths by small arms fire were 31.8 percent of the total.
US deaths by multiple fragmentation wounds (booby traps, mines) 27.4 %.
US deaths by aircraft crashes were 14.7 percent.
US deaths by artillery or rocket fire were 8.4 percent.
US deaths by accident, vehicle crash or unknown were 9.8 percent.
US deaths by friendly fire were 2.3 percent.
US deaths by drowning and burns were 2.0 percent and the balance by illness, heart attack, suicide or stroke.
What English World War 2 song contains Brutes and braggarts may have their little day?
Song of Liberty. Music is Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March #4.
Words by A.P. Herbert. Written 6 years after Elgar's death with permission to create an Anthem type song.
Also known as 'All men must be free'
Age to work in ardene in Canada?
Okay, first before I answer your question: What the hell is this doing in the WW2 in Canada category? Ok now I think that the age is 16 because I've seen lots of people working there that looks like they're in their 16's
Why was Mackenzie king island named after W.L Mackenzie king?
because the island is the home of the canadian gay rights movement, and W.L Mackenzie King was gay, so it makes sence, its the place gay people are shipped to in canada to be exterminated
Can you become intoxicated by the power of suggestion?
You may THINK you are DRUNK and act accordingly. You may be drinking a non-alcohol beer and convince yourself that it is intoxicating you.
How did people die in the trenches?
well, some died of starvation or frostbite. some caught diseases like the measles and typhus. trench foot was also a big killer in the war.
How many people were killed in the Cold War?
382 American military personnel were killed in direct combat with Soviet, North Korean, Yugoslavian, Chinese, Cuban, and other Communist guerrilla forces outside the Vietnam & Korean wars between 1945 - 1991. Additionally, thousands more were killed while stationed overseas and training for potential conflict with Communist bloc forces. In the Federal Republic of Germany, over 2300 American servicemen died between 1965 - 1975 alone.
It is impossible to know how many personnel from the opposing forces were killed. But in addition to enemy action, friendly fire, and accidents, those attempting to defect were routinely killed.
Who were blitzkrieg tactics and what did they do?
It Was in Germany
First off the Ju-78 or Stukas Did their bombing of important positions of enemy like bunkers trains etc. Then The Panzers or tanks went ahead as killed all the infantry. While The mechanised infantry was watching the panzers back. But the attack didnt stop the panzers and planes went ahead while little bit of panzers and infantry stayed at the sides to protect the trucks that resupplied the troops.
What was the significance of the miracle of Dunkirk in relation to Canada?
Canadians were not part of the Miracle of Dunkirk when the Brits and French escaped from Dunkirk via 900 different boats and ships. They were however part of the garrison that liberated Dunkirk in 1944. The 2nd Canadian Infantry Division tried to liberate Dunkerque (French spelling of their town). The Germans however refused to give up town because it was their fortress and a port for them. The 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade came alongside the Canadians managed to get German Admiral Friedrich Frisius to surrender to the commander of the Czech force.
What countries were involved in the battle of Arnhem?
Great Britain, America, free Polish, Dutch resistance, Canadians and Germs there were australians there and south africans...
Who does the Canadian destroyer?
WWE superstar Petey Williams Does the Canadian destroyer. Type in the Canadian destroyer on Google to find more info.
