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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 did US never declare war with Vietnam?
Because we had learned our lesson in the Korean War 1950-1953. We INVADED North Korea and Red China entered the war against us. If we invaded North Vietnam, Communist China may have entered the Vietnam War.
What book did General George Patton read carefully for his mission in France in World War 2?
George Smith Patton had a passion for military history. He admired Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Julius Caesar and great strategists.
He could speak English, French, and was able to read Latin and Ancient Greek.
He had an important knowlegde in French, English and American History. He was one of the most brilliant military historians, and a advanced war tactician of all times.
He used to read classical latin pieces (Thucidyde et Julius Caesar), but also historical books.
Patton is maybe one of the most interesting character in WWII. Audacious, fearless, He took his men (he had a lot of respect for them) from North Africa to Germany, being on every important battle.
Tech 5 was an enlisted rank in the US Army, the equivalent of a corporal. A Tech 5 wore on his sleeve two chevrons. like a corporal, but his had a large capital "T" below the chevrons. The pay was the same as a corporal, and the man was usually called "Corporal Smith" and not "Tech 5 Smith". "Tech" was short for technician, and the rank was given to men trained as specialists in various technical jobs, like radiomen, mechanics, and so on. The next step up was a Tech 4, the equivalent of a sergeant, with three chevrons with a T below.
What was the major reason for relocating many Japanese Americans to government run internment camps?
Because of the bombing at Pearl Harbor, the US Government was very suspicious about Japanese people living in America. They thought they were spies. So they were relocated because the US was afraid they were spies for Japan. Hope this helped! :)
Where was the 1005th engineer battalion in World War 2?
The 154th served in the PTO (Pacific Theater of Operation) 1944-45. It fit into the O of B (Order of Battle) at the Corps or Army level. You are more than welcome to e-mail me with any further questions about the 154th or its role in the PTO during WW 2. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
What are the main Parts of a battleship?
Battleships are just like normal warships such as cruisers or destroyers (not aircraft carriers or submarines). The "ONLY" difference is GUN & ARMOR. Take away the guns and you have an armored ship. Take away the armor (leave the guns) and you have a big cruiser. The definition of a battleship is GUN & ARMOR. Same with Army tanks. The definition of a tank is GUN & ARMOR. Take away the armor and you have a Self-Propelled Gun (Artillery piece). Take away the gun (leave the armor) and you have an Armored Personnel Carrier. The definition of a tank is GUN & ARMOR. Note-the first tanks were designed by a naval architect and were called LANDSHIPS. That is why they have naval terms: Back deck, bow machinegun, turret, main guns (main battery), and hatches The first cannons installed on the "Landships" were naval guns removed from warships. Today's tanks are MBT's-Main Battle Tanks...Battletanks/Battleships; they've come full circle.
Most people through out the world did NOT want a war. It was a neccessity at the time; something that had to be done.
How do you get on an aircraft carrier in flightgear simulator?
go to Guam intl. and fly south against the west coast and you will see one
Is the atomic bombing of japan a fair action?
No! Well to a certain extent. The Japanese did attack Pearl Harbour and many armed military members did die during the attack but they didn't kill any off your citizens, at least not a whole lot. But killing 256,000 innocent people and injuring countless more is a little harsh! besides the US is the only country to use a Nuclear Bomb against civilians! Think about it!
Who was the youngest congressional medal of honor?
Jacklyn H. Lucas who was one week past his 17th birthday when he earned the Medal of Honor.
What are 3 factors that led the U.S. to the enter the war?
The contributing factors were Pearl Harbor bombing (December 7, 1941), fear of a Japanese take over of the Philippine's, and Guam.
What two naval battles were fought entirely by aircraft in World War 2?
The Battle of the Coral Sea, history's first clash of aircraft carriers; the Battle of Midway, history's first DECISIVE clash of aircraft carriers.
Why did the US send military supplies to the Soviet Union during World War 2?
They were trying to make an alliance with the Soviet Union instead of making them an enemy. It makes sense on America's part, why make a country with more nuclear devices than people as an enemy.
Second Answer: The Germans were planning to attack Russia. Stalin requested planes because the USSR did not have enough of their own. The US and Britain sent them over under the US Lend Lease act. It was not because of a motivation to have them be an ally. The US was not officially in the war yet when the US let their planes go to the USSR.
Did the United States like the Soviet Union?
{| |- | No they certainly did not. There was a great deal of suspicion and hostility between the two groups. The US and the Soviet Union were the leaders of the two factions during the Cold War. |}
How much are unused ration books worth?
As with all collectibles, it depends. I am only speaking here of WWII Ration Stamp Books. The largest consideration is condition--not only of the boolket folder, but of the stamps thatmay still be inside. From recent purchases from several dealers int he stamp collecting business, purchase price ranges between $2.00 (few stamps) and $15.00 (many stamps). If you chose to sell to one of these dealers, the offering price would probably be about 50% of that.
How did the atomic bombing of Japan change the world today?
Something you don't hear today nowhere is the fact that those atomic bombs did damage to the crust in Japan as rupturing those tectonic plates and that is why Japan has the record in the most earthquakes. Now let's get back into history as we know it.
Prior to dropping the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki there was a balance of super powers shared by Britain, Germany, Japan and America. The bomb wiped out the competition and made America the central super power. We cannot know the total environmental impact on global warming, disease, eco life, as no one has measured it or someone did and it was not given to the population.
The world also changed environmentally. In the towns where the bomb has dropped, there has been little life growing since. The incidences of cancer and birth defects are high in the towns and surrounding areas.
Not to mention, the bomb marked a change in warfare. Once it was brought into existence, the military focused on making it more and more powerful, because it avoided direct contact with hostiles. Today, we have ICBM's, Satellite Controlled Missiles, etc, and this allows us to maintain power, without having to invade or occupy a country.
What does World War 2 medal with 1 bronze star per WD GO 3345 mean?
WD GO 33 45 refers to a General Order that issued a campaign ribbon(and medal) at the end of the war. A General Order is like a memo from a headquarters. They were identified by the issuing HeadQuarters, the Year they were issued, and the memo number for that year.
WD GO 33 45 was General Order #33 issued by the War Department in 1945 that established the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal.
The Bronze Star device that was attached to this medal signified 1 campaign. A silver star device inicated 5 compaigns. 6 campaigns in the EAME Theater would be indicated with one silver and one bronze star on the campaign ribbon.
The discharge papers usually reference the General Order number for this EAME Campaign medal and it usually lists each campaign that he recevied credit for.
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There was also a General Order GO 40 WD 45 and GO 46 WD 45 and GO 48 WD 45, but these seem to be related to a general campaign medal also.
What was the name written on the atomic bomb World War 2?
The two atomic bombs dropped on Japan in World War 2 "Fat Man" and "Little Boy."
What was significance about the March on Birmingham?
it was a campaign during the civil rights movement in which African Americans marched for their rights. it lasted three days in which children volentarily got arrested. the first day there was a recorded 600 arrests, the second day there were 1,200 in the 900-capacity Birmingham jail. by the third day there was more than 3000 arrests.
The Birmingham Campaign was a strategic effort by the SCLC to promote civil rights for African Americans. It's goal was to end the City's segregated civil and discriminatory economic policies. On 2 May more than 1,000 African American students attempted to march into Downtown Birmingham, and hundreds were arrested. When hundreds more gathered the following day, Commissioner Connor directed local police and fire departments to use force to halt the demonstrations. During the next few days images of children being blasted by high-pressure fire hoses, clubbed by police officers, and attacked by police dogs appeared on television and in newspapers, triggering international outrage. While leading a group of child marchers, Shuttlesworth himself was hit with the full force of a fire hose and had to be hospitalized. King offered encouragement to parents of the young protesters: ''Don't worry about your children, they're going to be alright. Don't hold them back if they want to go to jail. For they are doing a job for not only themselves, but for all of America and for all mankind'' (King, 6 May 1963).
If Pearl Harbor was not attacked would the US have become involved in World War 2?
Assuming that the Japanese bypassed the Phillippines the U.S. would probably not have gone to war with Japan. U.S. public sentiment at the time would not have supported going to war unless the U.S. was directly threatened/attacked. For example getting a U.S. fleet sunk or several thousand soldiers killed.
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
FDR (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), 32nd President of the United States, the longest-serving holder of the office, was one of the central figures of 20th century history. He is best known for leading the U.S. through the Great Depression using his New Deal, building a powerful Democratic party coalition that dominated American politics for three decades, and leading the military alliance that defeated Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and the Empire of Japan in World War II. A child of economic and social privilege, he overcame crippling illness to place himself at the head of the forces of reform. Universally called FDR, scholars left, right and center rank him among the top ten presidents.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was 32nd president of the United States and creator of The New Deal. For more info, search him on the web; he was considered by many to be one of the finer American presidents.Born on Jan 30 1882.
What is the best moral lesson in pearl harbor movie?
A surprise attack against Pearl Harbor was made by Japan in a preemptive attempt to completely cripple American naval forces. This would allow Japan to continue to expand its influence in the Pacific without "interference" from the United States. As American carriers, the heart of naval might, were out to sea at the time, the attack failed in its major objective. Further, the breaking off of diplomatic relations prior to the attack, which was attempted by the Japanese - but failed - coupled with the unprovoked assault, outraged Americans. Thus thoroughly pissed off, they united for a purpose - kicking the crap out of the Japanese and the Germans. Which they (and their allies) did.
