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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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Who was the president at the start of world war2?
Immediately before the outbreak of the war, Nevile Chamberlain claimed to have brought "peace in our time" because of the Munich Accord. When Germany invaded Poland, he asked Parliament to pass a Declaration of War, and called Winston Churchill to assume the post of First Lord of the Admiralty, which he had previously held in WWI. By May of 1940, Chamberlain lost the confidence of Parliament, and King George VI asked Churchill to form a coalition war government. Churchill began by appointing himself Minister of War as well as Prime Minister.
Which country declared neutrality during world war ii and attempted to westernize soon afterward?
Turkey
Why are American soldiers called GI's?
When you join the military YOU become gov, property,
every thing that you need is issued to you, and you are sent to where
ever the gov needs you, so you become Government Issue hench the term G.I.
old military man
and proud of it,
Do you have to know how to fly to be in the air force?
No, but there are certain hieght, weight, and intellect requirments, if you meet these they train you.
What branch includes the commander in chief of the armed forces?
The US President is the Commander and Chief of all US military forces.
5 permanent member countries of the security council?
The United Nations Security council has 5 perminent memebers (often known as the "Big 5"), which also hold veto power in the council. These 5 nations are; China, Russia, France, The United Kingdom, and The United States.
Why did Franz Ferdinand make Austria declare war on Germany?
The Archduke of Austria Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Bosnian-Serb.
In retaliation Austria-Hungary gave Serbia an Ultimatum of demands designed to destroy Serbia's influence in Bosnia.
Serbia rejected the Ultimatum and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Germany was Austria-Hungary's ally and agreed to assist Austria-Hungary in the invasion of Serbia.
Russia, fearing an invasion of Serbia would end it's own influence in the Balkans began to mobilize for war. As a result, Germany declared war on Russia.
What did the US and Soviet Union seek to gain after world war 2?
The free world and the communist world. Or NATO verses WARSAW PACT.
To pit the Chinese against the Russians, or as vengeance against the NVA?
We have many bombs left and we needed to use them up?
.....are you kidding me? this is the most bogus answer i have ever heard. the Chinese and Russians were already at odds, and "we had too many bombs left that needed to be used up?" under that logic then we should shoot off nukes because we have too many of those laying around right? NO!
The answer to this question is simply Nixon and Kissinger's wanting (and politically needing) to get out of Vietnam. By bombing the suspected COSVN (Central Office for South Vietnam), meaning these were Viet Cong (Communist regime supporting people from South Vietnam, often referred to as insurgents in the war) targets, Nixon and Dr. Henry Kissinger could effectively stun or entirely wipe out the COSVN HQ (head quarters) and therefore create an exit plan that was "honorable" a.ka. not looking like they got defeated. However, dropping 2.7 million tons of bombs on a neutral country (making it the MOST bombed country in the history of the world) as an exit strategy is not cool. The wiping out or devastation of the Viet Cong would greatly improve the chances of survival for the South Vietnamese government without the U.S. holding its hand. Unfortunately, the COSVN HQ was much bigger than the U.S. expected and by the times the U.S. started bombing further into the country, Viet Cong had already high-tailed it out, or pressed further on into the country.
What European nation was powerful until the end of World War 2?
Germany was a European nation that was most powerful until the end of World War 2. After the war and Hitler was removed from power there were many sanctions placed on Germany that limited their ability to gain the same level of power in the future.
The US' involvement in Hawaii?
Hawaii was an imperial entity of America at that time. It provided refueling and base of operations to the pacific fleet. It was a halfway point for the philipines, the solomons and many other U.S. interesests.
What is The best alternative given up by a particular decision?
Opportunity cost is the phrase used to describe the best alternative given up by a particular decision. The term is often associated with economics.
Who was the president after Harry Truman died?
Richard Milhouse Nixon remained the US President when Harry S. Truman died on 1972 December 6. Truman was 88.
Was Alaska bombed in world war 2?
The Aleutian Islands of Kiska and Attu were invaded and occupied in June of 1942 and remained in their hands for more then a year. Attu was retaken by the first of June 1943 and Kiska's invasion was made of 15 August 1943 by 34.426 troop who found only an empty island.
Alaska was also the aircraft ferry route supporting the Soviet Union against Germany. Americans flew from the lower 48 to Alaska, landed and turned the planes over to the Russians who forwarded them to the battlefront.
Anu ano ang mga kalagayang nakapangyayari sa panitikan?
marami ang nangyayari o nakakaapekto sa panitkan naka depende ito sa mga nangyayari sa ating paligid na mahirap makalimutan ng isang tao.
What was president Roosevelt's position on the war in Europe?
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt did not believe he had the authority to act quickly in case WW 2 caused a threat to the US. He felt constrained by Congress from doing what he deemed necessary to protect the US. When FDR sought to repeal the Arms Embargo Act, he informed the Senate that war might come upon the US. The Senate did not support this and claimed that there was no threat from Germany.
What was the geographical situation of Hiroshima after the bomb was dropped?
According to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the population in Japan in October 1940 was estimated to be 73,114,308; in November 1945 the population was estimated at 71,998,104. Japan was visibly a thriving country that was hit very hard by the bombing.
When did america declare war on germany?
The US Declared war on Germany on April 2, 1917 (World War I),
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December 11, 1941 (World War II)
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and other US possessions on December 7, 1941. On December 8, before a joint session of congress Franklin Roosevelt stated: A state of war exists between the US a Japan. On December 11 Japan's allies (Germany and Italy) declared war on the U.S. The US immediately responded by reciprocating the declaration of war.
Why was the battle on the island of Guadalcanal important for the Allies?
The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by Allied forces, was fought between August 7, 1942 and February 9, 1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater of World War II. Fiercely contested on the ground, at sea, and in the air, the campaign was the first major offensive launched by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan.
On August 7, 1942, Allied forces, predominantly American, initiated landings on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida (Nggela Sule) in the southern Solomon Islands with the objective of denying their use by the Japanese as bases to threaten supply routes between the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. The Allies also intended to use Guadalcanal and Tulagi as bases to support a campaign to eventually capture or neutralize the major Japanese base at Rabaul on New Britain. The Allies overwhelmed the outnumbered Japanese defenders, who had occupied the islands since May 1942, and captured Tulagi and Florida, as well as an airfield (later named Henderson Field) that was under construction on Guadalcanal.
Why did Hitler aid the Japanese after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Hitler aided the attack because he was in alliance with Japan as well as the fact that Hitler knew if the U.S. got involved in the European war, with all the American forces, that Germany would be destroyed. Thus he wanted to prevent war with japan by keeping their alliance and destroy American forces. He may also have wanted to distract the U.S. from the European war and caused the U.S. to focus on japan rather than Germany, so that Germany could keep on attacking and taking control of European countries.
Did South America become involved in World War 2?
mabye because the cheese was a main cause in the social effects and i just like them because of hotdogs
Did the us plan to invade Japan before the atomic bomb was dropped?
May I respectfully suggest: Codename DOWNFALL by Thomas B. Allen & Norman Polmar New York Simon & Shuster 1995 ISBN: 0-684-80406-9 Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com I was stationed on Ulithi Atoll in the South Pacific during World war 2.I was the coxwain on an LCVP Landing craft,My outfit was SLCU # 34.Before the Atom Bomb was dropped on Japan,Our Skipper told all of us to bring our boats out of the water to be overhauled.He stated that we had been given the honor of taking the 2nd Marine Division in the initial landing on the mainland of Japan.It was during this time we heard about the Bombing of Japan. Yes. Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet. The first was to be a landing on the southern coast of Honshu (southern most island of Japan). It would have been a "blood bath." The Japanese correctly guessed that is where we were going to land, and were ready and waiting for us. The second was to be an attack on Japan's main island Hokaido (spelling?). This was to take place near Tokyo bay when most of the Japanese army was in the south. Generally most experts of the time felt we would lose 1,000,000 soldiers in the invasion. I disagree. Based on our losses at Iwo Jima and Okinawa I think we would have lost many more. One thing that is not discussed is: How many Japanese would have died if we had invaded. My guess is in excess of 25,000,000. The Atomic Bomb saved many American and Japanese lives, and perhaps the "civilization" of Japan. Sad but true. Hope this helps, John CORRECTIONS!!!!! I stated tha the name of the southern island of Japan was Honshu (Dumb, dumb, dumb) I know better I was just tired. The southern island of Japan is Kyushu, and then I said the central island (Operation Coronet) was Hokkido (again stupid). The correct name is Honshu. I hope this did not cause you any trouble. Sorry, John
Would you capitalize council member in a sentence?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun, when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address.
Examples:
Council Member Estrella
Go to the meeting, Council Member.
