US in WW2

Yes, the Japanese occupied the United States in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. They did drop bombs and fight against the American Troops and other allied troopers. It took time for the allies to get them off the US soil but they did prevail despite the geography of the land and the climate.

This took place in Puebla. This day was known then and now as "Cinco de Mayo". Mexican lost the battle against the French, which would make it the ultimate irony why they celebrate the day of their defeat.

The Pacific war refers to the theater of war involving the pacific Ocean, and East Asia during the Second World War. Principally it is meant to include the battles and campaigns starting from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and ending at the surrender of the Japanese Empire after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in September of 1945.

Additionally the Term Pacific war can include the war fought between China and Japan from 1936 through the rest of WW2.

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America does not know really why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor but there are two theories. One of the theories was that the Japanese need more living space for their country. Japan only has four main pieces of land which are islands, so they are very small and did not hold all the people that were living there. The other reason was that the Japanese was in need of oil and they thought Pearl Harbor had a large amount of it. they bombed pearl harbor because the u.s stop sending supplies.

Yes they were. Shameful though it may be, all Japanese US residents and Japanese-American citizens, young and old, male and female, all of them everywhere, were put into camps. Unlike the Germans and Italians in the US, the Japanese were interned collectively. Most of them were probably living in California when the US declared war on Japan, but internment applied to all people of Japanese descent in the US (and US territory such as the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines).

If i undertand the question ,the asker wanted to know if "all" people of Japanese heritage were put in camps during the war, and the answer is no. Of the 150,000 Japnese Living in Hawaii, 1200-1500 were interred during the war.There were not many of Japanese heritage living in the east but most of the few that did were not interred either. 62% of those interred were American citizens. In 1942 Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which " allowed authorized military commanders to designate "military areas" at their discretion, "from which any or all persons may be excluded." These "exclusion zones," unlike the "alien enemy" roundups, were applicable to anyone that an authorized military commander might choose, whether citizen or non-citizen. Eventually such zones would include parts of both the East and West Coasts, totaling about 1/3 of the country by area. Unlike the subsequent detainment and internment programs that would come to be applied to large numbers of Japanese Americans, detentions and restrictions directly under this Individual Exclusion Program were placed primarily on individuals of German or Italian ancestry, including American citizens."

Because of the location of Iwo Jima to mainland Japan. Heavy bombers needed less fuel and larger bomb loads were possible. Also, they could be escorted by fighters.

I believe that the greatest impact socialy was in Europe and the middle east. Although many ethnic groups sufferd under Hitler's Europe it was the murder and displacement of the Jews that has caused the decline of Europe as the progressive social experiment of the world, decline of Europe in the arenas of culture, law, economics, science and philosophy. Since ww2 Europe has never recovered from the loss of the Jews and never will. Of course all was not accopmlished by the Jews but they throughout history have been essential in forward , nonbiased new ways of looking at the endevours of man. Helping others to see things in a new light.

This amazing people have now been reduced to a desperate little nation in a hostile area - possibly smothering their talents forever. Europe needs them desperatly to become proactive again.

California. 2300-2400 miles- as the crow flies!

Actually surprisingly the closest state to Hawai'i is Alaska!

Hilo, HI to Lompoc, CA = 2358 miles

Princeville, HI to King Cove, AK = 2238 miles

The Battle of Midway crippled the Japanese navy.

The effects were that Germany's troops had to be spread out, if they fought on a single front Germany would not have to spread out troops, meaning more organization, and it would be generally easier for Germany to win the war.

There is no complete listing of recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, which was the earliest medal established for valor in aerial combat. This is the criteria for receiving the medal: Criteria: The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.

The Congress. The president can engage in military actions, however, these must be stopped without congressional support within 90 days.

Portugal was neutral in WW2. The capital, Lisbon, however, was known as a place for espionage by all participants in the War.

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The cost of upgrading older ships to bring them up to modern standard is estimated at about $200 million and one year in the shipyard. The cost and return was deemed inefficent in view of the current poitical climate.

Nobody, Patton died in his sleep of pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure at about 18:00 on December 21, 1945 after being injured in a vehicle accident.

They usually were cooks but in emergencies they also could be gunners, blood donors, and helpers in the hospitals.

Well, there were the Tuskegee airmen , they were the 1st all African American flying unit. They never lost a bomber due to enemy planes during their escorts. They were thought to be some of the best.

African Americans held many important combat jobs that are seldom heard about:

Tuskegee Airman are the most famous.

69th Tank Battalion, "Black Panthers"

Truck Drivers for the Red Ball Express.

In the Pacific Theater they held from Infantry to Support jobs. Some of the less famous but invaluable service they did was to provide Marines with supplies on the beaches throughout the pacific. The troops bringing the supplies ashore at Iwo Jima were black and Army. They did this under extreme fire from Japanese positions.

African American Soldiers served in fewer numbers but along side their white counterparts throughout both theatres of WWII.

African Americans took on numerous roles throughout WWII. They did anything from soldiers to mess-men. One of seven men to enlist in the military were African Americans. In the Pacific Theater African Americans held roles from Infantry to Support jobs. They also provided the Marines with supplies on the beaches throughout the Pacific. The troops bringing the supplies ashore at Iwo Jima were African Americans in the Army. They did this honorable work under extreme fire from the Japanese positions and the African Americans knew that they had been sent on some type of suicide mission. They still continued to fight for a country that did not support them and that placed them in the most deadly roles possible. African Americans also took on roles as laborers: cut trees, unloaded boats, made railroads They also took on jobs as: cooks (mess-men) servants for the officers, and truck drivers for numerous branches.

Around 3,695 Soldiers with the 95th Engineer Regiment were heavily involved in the construction of the ALCAN (Alasaka-Canada) Highway in 1942.

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The role of the Black soldier in WW2 was complex, and not easily generalized. Many served in combat units in the US Army's European theater. I understand that the first troops to cross the bridge at Remagen and enter Germany were Blacks, that Black troops were among those that liberated concentration camp survivors and - reputedly - stopped the German advance at the Battle of the Bulge. My father was a US Naval petty officer in World War Two, serving in the Pacific theater as an electrician's mate. He fought at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and landed in three separate beach heads. Two or three of my uncles were in the Red Ball Express, serving in the European Theater during WW2, where they amassed a legacy as honorable as that of the Tuskegee Airmen. Black soldiers have served with distinction in every war in this nation's history, and many fought at Yorktown. To diminish that role not only perpetuates an inaccurate picture of Black contributions to American history, but suggests a need to return to the history books. As a child, it was a given that Blacks had and would continue to serve their nation with honor.

During World War II, Winston Churchill encouraged Great Britain's people in many ways. Through personal determination and resoluteness, through fiery speeches, with great creativity and energy in motivating and organizing Britain's military forces, by overseeing industrial and commercial arrangements on the Home Front, by making personal contact with soldiers and citizens affected by the war, and in many other ways, Churchill refused to allow Great Britain to falter in its pursuit of victory against the Axis.

It was confiscated by the government and auctioned to whites, usually at very low prices.

In Yalta, the Americans needed the USSR's help in the Pacific war, and so were prepared to agree to nearly all of Stalin's demands. This included allowing the USSR to expand their 'sphere of influence' in Eastern Europe to countries like Poland as well as the Baltic States. Roosevelt was also present in Yalta and was more tolerable to Stalin and Communism in general. Many of the countries involved (mainly USSR) went away relatively happy.

However, in Potsdam, things had changed.

The Americans has developed and tested their first atomic bomb, and so things were much more tense between America and the USSR. The former has a huge military advantage, and Stalin knew this. As well as this, Roosevelt has died a few weeks prior and Harry Truman took his place. Truman was a lot more anti-communist and less tolerant to Stalin, and so immediately it was obvious things would go less smoothly. Also, Stalin refused to remove his troops from many countries in Eastern Europe (Hungary, Czecholsovakia, Bulgaria etc) and so Communism was spreading very quickly. Truman didn't agree with this obviously and so would have resisted the USSR's demands to expand.

Finally, during the Potsdam Conference, there were many disagreements such as what the Allies should do about Germany, the reparations to ask of it as well as Soviet Policy in Eastern Europe. America and Britain agreed that the USSR were being too harsh, and they also suspected that its invasion of central Europe was imminent.

In conclusion, Stalin did not really get his way in Potsdam, and Truman had subtly hinted at America's new weapon so things were a lot more tense. In Yalta, civilness between the Allied countries was quite strong, however by Potsdam this has evaporated and they no longer had a common enemy to be united against (Germany). Therefore it was much less succcessful.

The UN (United Nations) was formed in 1945. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed in 1949. ANZUS (Australia New Zealand United States Treaty) was formed in 1951. SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) was formed in 1954/1955; was dissolved in 1977, when Pakistan & France withdrew.

1,200 wounded Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in support of a resolution which pays tribute to the United States citizens who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the surviving American Service members. "Madam Speaker, as the resolution properly notes, this December 7th will mark the 60th anniversary of Japan's deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. On that Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, a Japanese force of 353 dive-bombers and torpedo planes attacked U.S. military naval forces on Oahu without warning. Our Nation suffered staggering losses, with over 2,400 servicemen and women killed, another 1,200 wounded, over 320 aircraft destroyed or damaged, and all eight U.S. battleships in Pearl Harbor sunk or seriously damaged. The next day, the United States declared war on Japan and later its Axis partners," noted Faleomavaega. The Congressman continued, "Madam Speaker, in many ways, we prevailed in World War II directly because of the brave and courageous members of our Armed Forces who died and fought at Pearl Harbor. Their sacrifices galvanized and ignited America's fighting spirit as never before, fueling us for years of battle until the forces of tyranny were defeated." In recognizing the treatment many Japanese Americans received from our government during World War II, the Congressman said, "[B]ut, Madam Speaker, the term Pearl Harbor also means something vastly different to certain Americans who suffered tremendously under the pretense of the policy of our national security. I am making reference specifically, Madam Speaker, to Americans of Japanese ancestry. Some 100,000 Americans were systematically herded like cattle and placed into concentration camps, with their property confiscated. At the height of tremendous hatred and bigotry and racism, what was very interesting is that we had another fantastic legacy to be shared with every American in our country." Some Japanese Americans enlisted in the U.S. Army and were placed in one unit which went on to set the standard for heroism and valor. The Congressman recognized these Japanese Americans, "It is important to recognize the contributions of the Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. Army's 100th Battalion and 442nd Combat Infantry group. History speaks for itself in documenting that none have shared their blood more valiantly for America than the Japanese Americans who served in these units while fighting enemy forces in Europe during World War II." "The records of the 100th Battalion and 442nd Infantry are without equal, Madam Speaker. These Japanese American units suffered an unprecedented casualty rate of 314 percent and received over 18,000 individual decorations. Many were awarded after their deaths for bravery and courage in the field of battle." "For your information, Madam Speaker, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, and 9,480 Purple Hearts were awarded to the Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Battalion 442nd infantry. The 442nd Combat Infantry group emerged as the most decorated combat unit of its size in the history of the United States Army. President Truman was so moved by their bravery in the field of battle, as well as that of African American soldiers during World War II, that he issued an American order to desegregate the Armed Forces." The Congressman singled out Senator Inouye for special recognition, "I am happy to say that after Daniel Akaka introduced legislation in 1996 to review the war records of these soldiers, 20 Medals of Honor were awarded to these Japanese American soldiers, including Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. The Senator was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in combat and was an original member of the 442nd Infantry Combat group." "I might say also, Madam Speaker, that for many years I have served as executive officer of B Company of the 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry." "Madam Speaker, these Japanese Americans paid their dues in blood to protect our Nation from its enemies. It is a shameful legacy in the history of our country that when the patriotic survivors of the 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry returned to the United States, many were reunited with their parents, their brothers, and their sisters who were locked up behind barbed wire fences living in concentration camps." Relating a personal story Secretary Norman Mineta tells, the Congressman went on to say, "I recall our former colleague and friend who now serves as Secretary of Transportation, former Congressman Norm Mineta. He said as an 11-year-old, he was in one of these concentration camps. He was told that they had to put all these Japanese Americans in these concentration camps, that it was for their protection. Here was an 11- year-old saying if it was for their protection, why were all the machine guns pointed inside the camps and not outside the camps." "Madam Speaker, the wholesale and arbitrary abolishment of the constitutional rights of these loyal Japanese Americans will forever serve as a reminder and testament that this must never be allowed to occur again. Madam Speaker, as our government deals with the ramifications of the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, I would hope our Nation would not forget this one basic lesson." Faleomavaega concluded his statement by recognizing those who died at Pearl Harbor and those who survived to fight in the war which was declared the next day. "I urge adoption of the resolution before us, which recognizes and honors the sacrifices of our armed services members who died and served at Pearl Harbor, for they inspire all Americans to seek to preserve and protect our great Nation and democracy. By the same token, Madam Speaker, let us not also forget what happened to our fellow Americans, the Japanese Americans. They suffered tremendously and did so without any guilt on their part, simply because they were Americans who happened to be of Japanese ancestry."