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US in WW2
The United States participation in World War 2, both European and Pacific Theaters of the war.
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What are Franklin Delano Roosevelt weaknesses?
My son had to answer a question like this for a 4th grade report. Here's what we found:
FDR led American out of the Depression by coming up with social programs like Social Security, the National Recovery Act, the Works Progress Administration and more. Some say this was the beginning of big government which led to a drain on taxpayers. Others say he saved the country and these programs provide a safety net that an affluent country like American should have. But, let's not get into that debate here.
The only other thing we found is that some say he could have done more to prevent or stem the Holocaust.
What battle did the Japanese lose 4 aircraft carriers?
In early June 1942 the battle at Midway marked a significant change in World War II in the Pacific. Just west of Midway, the US Navy attacked and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers and lost one of their own.
What fuel used in jet air crafts?
Aviation fuel is a special petroleum- based fuel used to fuel jet air crafts.
Can a more powerful bomb be created than the tsar bomba?
Absolutely, Edward Teller developed plans that were never built for a 10GTon h-bomb.
The Tsar Bomba itself was designed for 100MTon yield but then only tested with enough fuel in the casing for roughly 50MTon yield. Why test at full yield when all you really need to prove is capability of ignition.
How many troops in Philippine army?
200,000active 1000 reserved troops and 300 nuclear weapon hiding under ground..sorry in my english i am a retired soldier
Who were some of the major U.S. generals during World War 1?
John "Black Jack" Pershing was promoted to the rank of General of the Armies, making him not only the highest ranking American General of the war, but the highest ranking American military officer ever, being equivalent to a six star general. He was authorized to design is own rank insignia, but never wore more than four stars.
He replaced British and French generals who previously been conducting the war in France.
When did the USS Yorktown sink?
05:30 on 7 June 1942 (5:30 AM, three days after the Battle of Midway) The Yorktown succumbed to torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-168 while salvage operations were under way from the damage she received at Midway.
Why did the US not get involved at the beginning of the Second World War?
Because in 1937 japan never invaded the islands that were owned by U.S
- Japan may have gotten started before everyone else, but that isn't what is usually looked on as the beginning of World War 2. It was really underway when Britain, France, Germany, and Italy all declared war on each other. Why didn't the US get involved initially? 1. The Great Depression, and 2. It wasn't our fight even after most of continental Europe had fallen.
What were the results of the atomic bomb in japan?
Lasting Results are not pretty if the atom bomb is detonated at ground level or used as a bunker buster. Such ground level burst interfere with the chain reaction. The plutonium/uranium chain reaction occurs within 55 nano seconds of detonation so most of the material ignites and releases most of the energy if detonated at 2500 AGL, but if the bomb detonates at ground level than a significant mount of radio active material remains unburned (dirty bomb). This is bad, very bad. The 1/2 life can be from 700,000 years to 1,000,000 years for the "unburned material! Ugh!!!! I.E. if some of the plutonium rods that are stored at our nuclear power plants somehow got scattered into the atmosphere America would be a very quiet neighborhood for a very long time. A small piece of this material (3mm) can emit 200,000 rads! Any living thing coming in contact with this stuff would be dead in a matter of days if not hours. There you have. Nuclear War anybody?! In my humble opinion, mankind is doomed and their demise is going to destroy life as we know it on planet earth! Sad very sad indeed....
Can a convicted felon join any armed forces?
The only way you would be an "ex-felon" is if your conviction was overturned. Otherwise, you are - and will always be - a felon. Some offences you could be waivered in for. That policy may or may not have changed. You would need to speak to a recruiter to get a definitive answer.
What sniper rifles were used by US Marines in World War 2?
Springfield The M1903-A1 and M1903-A4 .30-06 rifles with a variety of scopes were used by most US snipers during WW 2. The Unertl 8X was the scope preferred by the USMC. the military also made limited use of M1 garand sniper rifles.
What are three important changes that occured in the US as a result of World War 2?
Women's rights (Rosie the Riveter didn't want to go home)
Civil Rights ( Black Men served in WWII)
Did the US keep the land of japan in world war 2?
After Japan surrendered unconditionally to the US, General MacArthur strongly opposed including the Emperor in any war crimes tribunals. He wanted the responsibility to remain within the Japanese military leadership who were effectively controlling the entire country, and the Emperor as well.
On what island of Hawaii was the USS Arizona sunken during world war 2?
The Arizona went down in the waters of Pearl Harbor when it was sunk during the Japanese assault on that naval base there in 1941.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill met on August 9th and 10th, 1941 in what's known as the Atlantic Conference and Charter. The Atlantic Conference outlined what both countries would do after WW 2, including not seeking territorial gains after the war.
Why did the US use atomic bombs against Japan and what were the effects of the bombings?
the us used atomic bombs against japan to end world war 2. the effects were the annihilation of hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Most people agree that the bombs (two) were used to quickly end the war with Japan and save American lives.
The effects were they ended the war and saved American lives. Exactly what their purpose was.
But, they had side-effects, or effects that were known, and predicted, but not necessarily wanted. In some cases, the side effects of the radiation were so bad that it, in itself, added to the purpose of the bombings coming about. Ending the war and saving many many lives that would have been lost in a long drawn out conventional war of guns and planes and ships etc.
Why is the commander in chief a civilian?
Because all armies worldwide, have one sole aim.
To uphold the policies and actions of the government of the day. Military powers are all put in place to be the physical means to carry out a governments policies, therefore the supreme person has to be the president, regardless.
The statutory advisors to the national security council are?
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence
What nations did japan go to war with?
Japan went to war with many countries.
In the Sino-Japanese war, they went to war with China.
Japan invaded Taiwan in 1985.
In the Russo-Japanese war, they went to war with Russia.
In World War I, they were a part of the Allied Forces and battled against Germany and Russia.
In World War II, they sided with the Axis powers, against The US, Britain, France, and other smaller Western European countries.
What month did Harry Truman become president?
April 12, 1945 was the date that Roosevelt died and Harry Truman became President .
He took office in April 1945, after FDR died.
