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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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Why was Americas involvement in World War 2 significant?
The Germans would have been beaten in Europe just fine by the USSR regardless of American intervention. For the entire conflict the massive majority of German forces were fighting and outmatched by 1943 by the Russians. When the allies landed in France in 1944 the Russians were already putting massive pressure on the Germans indeed the decision to invade France was largely that they wanted to get in before the Russians won it for themselves.
However, the USA entering world war two was highly significant in the war in the Pacific as without the U.S there was nothing to stand in the way of the Japanese.
How did they keep the atomic bomb secret?
The Japanese did not actually dodge our radar sensors when they bombed Pearl Harbor. At the time of the attack there were only mobile radar stations in place, no fixed radar stations were able to be built because of dissent in the government planning of the structure. Because there were only mobile radar stations they could only be operated during certain time frames due to the fact they were needed for maintance and training. On Sunday morning they were supposed to shut down at 7:00 however because the operators ride had not come he kept it running. At 7:02 he spotted the formation of the Japanese. After plotting their course and other necessary information he called his superiour who disregarded the information. He had disregarded the information because he took it for the flight of B-17's(i think?) that were supposed to arrive a couple minutes later and 5 degrees from the formation's location. He had also heard hawain music played in the morning which was oftened used to allow there planes to home onto the islands. Because of these unfortunate events the Japanese were able to penetrate our radar sensors.
The tactic was called "Island Hopping". Sun Tzu is probably the first to write about this strategy, saying "some towns are meant to be bypassed".
How did Douglas MacArthur win the Medal of Honor?
Some consider MacArthur an American hero. He was a good commander.
Others do not think he was worth a pile of beans. He lengthened WW II and caused many unnecessary deaths of both American and Japanese troops. He insisted that the Allies invade the Philippeans, mainly because he had told them several years before, "I shall return". It turns out that the Philippeans could have been totally ignored on the basis of MacArthur's own strategy of 'island hopping".
On the other hand, MacArthur had been stationed in Asia for years, so he had a great understanding of the Asian way of doing things, especially 'saving face'. Because of this, he was perfect in the role assigned to him to control Japan and get her economy up and working while letting them 'save face'. He understood the deep devotion that the Japanese citizens had for their emporer, and allowed the emporer to maintain his throne.
On the other hand, he later blatantly disobeyed his commander-in-chief's orders, and for this was forced to retire from the Army, saying to Congress, "Old soldiers never die . . . they just fade away."
On what date did Australia declare war on Germany in ww2?
Australia declared war on Germany after the Invasion of Poland so September 3 1939
What city scientists did research for the atomic bomb?
The name of one of the projects for developing atomic weapons during WW2 was "The Manhattan Project". Presumably the name was derived from the city in which the project was carried out.
What factors led to the U.S. becoming more involved in the war prior to Pearl Harbor?
Brandi, I am not sure what you actually mean. The United States and Hawaii signed a treaty in 1878 permitting the U.S. to establish a coaling and repair station at Pearl Harbor. The U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898 and established a naval base there in 1908. The U.S. entry into World War II was precipitated by a Japanese attack on the base on Dec. 7, 1941. Does that answer your question or did you want to know something else? Michael Montagne
How did Americans win the battle of Iwo Jima?
The Battle of Iwo Jima was especially fierce because it was Japan's last "stepping stone", or to be technical, island. It was neccesary for the Allies to conquer the island because the isand that included thousands of Japanese troops encased in a series of heavily armored pillboxes and they would radio back to mainland Japan ahead of time when American bombers roared overhead to wreak havoc among the Japanese. Whatever was on Iwo Jima, the Japanese had had many years, even before the war started, to put it there. Why did the Americans win the Battle of Iwo Jima? The US had much more troops than the Japanese that received more training and were better equipped. Defeat for the Japanese was inevitable.
When did the German military occupy Amsterdam during world war II?
no Amsterdam was not invaded during the world war ver.2
What was island hopping in world war ii?
Once we crippled the Japanese Navy in the Battle of Philippine Sea, we Island Hopped, which was us, as the U.S. going from Japanese-owned island to Japanese-owned island and retaking them. The Japanese could not properly stop us after the battle.
Was there an ammunition factory in the U.S. in World War 2?
Everywhere, for example IBM and most other typewriter manufacturers converted most of their typewriter factories to making M-1 Garaund rifles and other guns. Auto and tractor manufactures converted much of their factories to making tanks and parts for fighters and bombers. Lucky Strike cigarettes quit using green ink on their package labels because the pigment was based on copper and switched to red ink, they made that a big patriotic selling point of the war "Lucky Strike green has gone to war... buy Lucky Strike red".
Was the welfare system created in the 1940s after World War 2 to help returning soldiers?
The welfare system was created after the Great Depression in an attempt to help people get back on their feet. The welfare system was set up as a temporary means by the Federal government to ward off homelessness and hunger.
Why did roosevelt move the Japanese to camps?
the citizens made the president put them in camps because they thought they wouldatack from the inside.
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Did pealr harbor bring the us into World War 2?
yes it did because stupid Japanese bombed pearl harbor and destroyed half the naval fleat
What are the rank requirements for Rear Detachment Commander for a separate brigade level?
If it is not dictated by a higher headquarters, then I would say it is up to the Brigade Commander. The Rear Detachment Commander would have to be authorized with sufficient UCMJ authority. Maybe a Lt. Col or Major. If the Brigade Commander was also the local Garrison/Base Commander, then that may complicate the matter, unless the Brigade Commander has a standing Deputy Commander for Base Operations.
How is discipline the bedrock of any armed forces?
Military discipline is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. Discipline helps to complete certain jobs/instructions efficiently and correctly. in the military it is used to train people so that they are good at their job/career as they have improved due to discipline.
Is an atom bomb the same as an atomic bomb?
Atomic bombs use nuclear fission to cause near perpetual chains of reactions. Nuclear warheads (Nukes) just sums up all the different types, including hydrogen bombs (which use nuclear fusion, a much more potent type of power) and atomic bombs. So yes, they are the same.
How many planes does the US Army own?
In 1947 the US Air Force separated from the US Army. In 1950 the US Army received it's FIRST fixed-wing airplane since the USAF went it's own separate way. The airplane was an all-metal top winged artillery observation plane which was named the O-1 Bird Dog. The "Dog" fought it's first war in Korea in 1950 as the L-19 (L=Liaison); then it's last war in Vietnam as the O-1 (O=Observation). In 1964 the US Army was directed by the DOD (Dept. of Defense) to transfer all of it's fixed-wing aircraft to the USAF...as the US Army transitioned to a rotor-wing force (Helicopter Force).
Is Harry Truman a good leader?
While it is quite safe to say - " we don't exactly know" - , it is important to remember that Truman came into play at a time when he alone was the only Candidate fit to make the important decisions at the time. President Harry Truman, quite honestly, was hated following his first year in office and not to mention boo-ed during his pitch to start the World Series yet Harry Truman made some key distinctions that, quite frankly, no one else was even capable nor fit to make... and he called some substantial bluffs on just about every world leader of the day. Such character traits paved the way for America to seal the victory, if you will. Historians have said many times that every so many years an individual comes along at the appointed time, and I do mean appointed, to help shore and sustain a faltering nation to health once again ... Harry S Truman was one such individual. It is also important to note Truman had little in the way of crudentials and he was not a great speaker in the beginning, but through his ability to - "hit the nail right on the head" - helped to catapult his confidence to speak and not to mention, tell it like it is - even when no one cared to hear it. If it needed to be said he could sure say it - and rightly at that.
This world would have been tremendously different if Truman didn't make it to the Whitehouse and Americans, both Republican and Democrat, ought never to forget that.
How much ammo did US soldiers carry in World War 2?
In accumulation the soldiers cared around 22 million tons of ammunition while there Germans carried 67 million tons of ammunition
On the morning of December 7, 1941 350 Japanese planes attacked the base at Pearl Harbor and sunk ships and killed US sailors on the ships. Until 9-11 that was the only attack on US soil and just like we honor the people who died in NY we honor the men and women who died at Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was the start of the United States joining the allies in the war against Hitler and the Japanese. It became a two front war.
What happened to the USS Enterprise after the war?
USS Enterprise, US Aircraft Carrier (CV-6): It survived the Second World War. Below is information from Wikipedia.
With the commissioning of over two dozen larger and more advanced aircraft carriers by end of 1945, Enterprise was deemed surplus for the post-war needs of America's navy. She entered the New York Naval Shipyard on 18 January 1946 for deactivation, and was decommissioned on 17 February 1947. In 1946, she had been scheduled to be handed over to the state of New York as a permanent memorial, but this plan was suspended in 1949.[23] Subsequent attempts were made at preserving the ship as a museum or memorial, but fund-raising efforts failed to raise enough money to buy the vessel from the Navy, and the "Big E" was sold on 1 July 1958 to the Lipsett Corporation of New York City for scrapping at Kearny, New Jersey. A promise was made to save the distinctive tripod mast for inclusion in the Naval Academy's new football stadium, but was never fulfilled; instead, a memorial plaque was installed at the base of what is still called "Enterprise Tower." Scrapping was complete as of May 1960. In 1984, a permanent "Enterprise Exhibit" was dedicated at the Naval Aviation Museum, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida to house artifacts, photos and other items of historical interest.
