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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 slang did the British use for the Americans in World War 2?
"Kraut" -- an old term probably from WW1. "Teds" was a term used by the British serving in Italy as "Tedeschi" is the Italian word for "German".
What were theNames of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The first atomic bomb was code named "Little Boy" and was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. It used uranium-235 as its fission material, unlike the second bomb (named Fat Man) used on Nagasaki on August 9.
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What amount of military supplies did the us send in World War 2?
The USA began in 1941 and the very end of 1939 to aid the UK. The Lend Lease Act was passed so the USA could legally send aid to the allied forces and the UK.
They not only sent war supplies they sent food, clothing, medical supplies and anything else they could send to keep the island of England from going under (not into the sea).
How many Americans got hurt or died in Italy during World War 2?
Casualties for US troops serving in the Fifth Army in Italy from Sept. 9, 1943 to V-E Day are as follows:
KIA 19,475
WIA 80,530
MIA 9,637
Total 109,642
Richard V. Horrell
WW 2 Connections.com
From September 1943 to May 1945, the two Allied armies incurred 312,000 casualties of ALL types(includes the British 8th Army); 188,746 of them were by the US 5th Army.
Quoted from: US Army History (Center for Military History), Volume "Cassino to the Alps". (note: the Fifth Army included units that were British and other nationalities, so that may explain why this number is higher than the above.)
How long was Harry S. Truman the President of the United States?
Harry Truman was the President for 7 years, 9 months and 8 days.
The 33rd President of the United States was Harry S. Truman from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953
The Federal Reserve's procedure of purchasing or selling government bonds is an example of?
open-market operations
Do all soldiers receive a medal for service in ww1?
Most personnel who served in the armed forces during WW1 were eligible for the World War 1 Victory Medal for periods of service between 1917-1918?
The WWI Victory Medal had nothing to do with being wounded. US soldiers wounded received a Certificate, which later, when the Purple Heart Medal was created in 1932, could be "turned in" for a Purple Heart Medal.
What were some problems Japanese Americans faced during ww2?
American B-29 bombings, fire bombings, two atomic bombings, and about two million war casualties. Japan's suffering was not the worst of any WW2 country, but it was substantial.
Reaction of speech ninoy Aquino?
The inauguration speech of President Benigno S. Aquino was a remarkable speech of our history. The speech is about the problems of our country that needs response from our government officials. For him, we need to fight our freedom against corruptions because it is the cause of poverty in our society. We need not to act blind to the problems of our nation. We need to take huge actions for our nation to achieve our hope; to be a rich and progressive country!
Why was the Vietcong able to fight back the us?
They didn't. The NVA won the war when they drove their tanks thru the South Viet capital.
When were the two bombs dropped in World War 2?
on August 6, 1945, "Little Boy" was dropped on Hiroshima. on August 9, 1945, "Fat Man" was dropped on Nagasaki
Did president Harry S. Truman make the decision to drop bomb on japan during ww2?
That's a great question and difficult to answer. With most historical events, it depends on perspective. While most Americans support the decision, I would guess that a significant number of Japanese might feel differently. Given the factors of a costly war, an implacable enemy and a new technology, I think history will show the decision to bomb Hiroshima was justified. But I spoke with a Japanese gentleman who had lived through it and he felt the second bomb was unnecessary. The people of Japan had barely enough time to register what had happened before the second device was detonated three days later over Nagasaki.
What countries were fighting on the European front in World War 2?
Britain & British Empire & Commonwealth forces, (Australia,New Zealand, South Africa & India), & after Operation Torch the US & Free French against Italy & Germany British forces also freed Ethiopia & Italian Somaliland (Now Eritrea) from Axis presence.
What 3 crountry declared war on September 3 1939?
While the start of the war is generally held to be September 1st 1939, with the German invasion of Poland, it was on September 3rd 1939, that England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; France; Canada and Australia officially declared war on Germany. The official German surrender was signed at Rheims in France on May, 7th 1945.
What was the economy like in Denmark during World War 2?
Yes. Denmark was occupied during World War 2.
What is the most important event that took place in the past 10 years?
There have been many events that one could consider major in the last ten years but the biggest would probably be September 11 when the terrorists flew the planes into the twin towers in New York. In the space of seconds the whole world, known by so many of us in the west, changed. Prior to that I would say John Kennedys' assassination. Both had an unexpected suddenness to them that stunned a world.
How many Jews served in the US military in World War 2?
Between 2 and 4 million people were freed from concentration camps in Europe, but not all of them survived for very long after their release.
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That figure is way, way too high. The camps never contained anywhere near 2 million at any one time.
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Here's my article, with references. Where did you get your figures?
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What effects did World War 1 have on America in the 1920s?
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One effect was the United States having great income of money from loan's they gave out to Europe over the year.
Second affect would be better technology, As in better home life and war goods.Ex: Washing machine,Refridgerator,Gun's,Tanks, And even Food.
How many American soldiers served in Europe and in the Pacific?
I am not certain but I think that total U.S, military strength reached eight million. The total number who seved would have been somewhat larger than that but not greatly since most men served for the duration. Michael Montagne
TOTAL NUMBER IN UNITED STATES FORCES DURING WW2 ARMY:8,300,000 NAVY:4,204,662 MARINES: 599,693. GRAND TOTAL 13,104,355 TOTAL US CASUALTIES:ARMY: 223,215 KILLED IN ACTION;WOUNDED 571,679;MISSING 12,752;TOTAL ARMY CASULITES 807,646. NAVY; KILLED IN ACTION 34,702; DIED OF WOUNDS 1,783; OTHER DEATHS 26,793; TOTAL NAVY DEATHS 63,278;WOUNDED 33,670 MISSING 28; TOTAL NAVY CASUALTIES 96,976. MARINES; KILLED IN ACTION 15,460 DIED OF WOUNDS 3,163; OTHER DEATHS 5,863; TOTAL MARINE DEATHS 24,486; WOUNDED 67,134; TOTAL MARINE CAUALTIES 91,620.GRAND TOTAL KILLED IN ACTION IN ARMY NAVY MARINES 273,377.DIED OF WOUNDS LATER 4,946;OTHER DEATHS 32,656; TOTAL DEATHS 310,979. MISSING 12,780; WOUNDED 672,483; GRAND TOTAL CASUALTIES IN ARMY,NAVY,MARINES, 996,242.(AIR FORCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE BRANCHES. US COAST GUARD HAD 172,952 MEN ENGAUGED,1,917 DEATHS OF WHICH 572 WERE KILLED IN ACTION.)
THIS DATA IS FROM MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK "THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF WWII" ARMED SERVICES MEMORIAL EDITION......CO.1945 1948
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Where was the USS Missouri hit at?
On April 11, 1945, while off the coast of Okinawa, the USS Missouri (BB 63) was hit by a kamikaze aircraft on the starboard side aft, just below the main deck. This put a dent into the side of the ship just below the weather deck which remains to this day. There are photographs of the aircraft in the instant before the impact. The crash caused only superficial damage, though the starboard wing of the plane was thrown far forward and started a gasoline fire near 5 inch gun mount Number 3. The pilot, believed to be Petty Officer Ishino Setsuo, was torn in two by the impact and the upper half of his body came to rest on the ship's deck by one of the 40mm gun tubs. This portion of his remains was given a burial at sea the following day, with full honors, by Missouri's crew.
No, they were not concentration camps as the Germans built. They were Detention camps to keep the Japanese-American people under observation.
What for products does the US lead the world in production?
I dont mean to be mean but USA leads in producing dead corpses in other countries where they have large oil wells.
