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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 kind of government did US during world war 2?
President Harry S. Truman
President Franklin D Roosevelt led the US from 1933 to 1945, which was during WW 2. Truman only took office in 1945, close to the end of WW2.
How does a naval commissioned officer address chief warrant officer?
All Warrant Officers are addressed as "Mr."
I usually addressed them by their first name. In formal situations they would be Chief Warrant Officer xxx. In informal situations with lower ranks present, I sometimes used the term 'Gunner' when talking with those with a specialty in weapons or EOD.
What are the common goals in today's society?
To achieve a substantial spot in their career and/or establish a close-knit family. Of course each woman has their own unique goals, but these are common. In The Great Female Survey conducted by Cosmo magazine most women stated that having a beautiful home was the most important measure of success for them. Hope that helped :)
Who was the US allied leader of Europe?
Roosevelt (US President)
Churchill (British Chancellor)
Eisenhower (General allied forces)
Why did Truman decide to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War 2?
Trueman decided to drop the bomb on Japan because if they did an invasion, the United States would lose more men and Trueman did not want to take that chance.
Who took the Iwo Jima photgraph?
The famous photo was taken by Joe Rosenthal. There were other photographers. One group took a photo of the first flag to be raised. The Marine commander wanted a larger flag, so it was taken down and another flag was raised---this is the one that Rosenthal took and was published in papers around the world.
What was the relationship between Australia and America in World War 2?
How Did Australia's relationship with England and the USA change during World War II?
At the beginning of World War 2 Australia's links with Britain were close but this wasn't the case at the end of the war, Australia had looked towards America for its own safety as Britain had proven that they weren't powerful as they use to be, the fall of Singapore being an example that effected Australia's links with Britain as they surrounded without even trying to fight back.
John Curtin made a new years speech about Australia looking towards America as he believed that Britain wouldn't be able to defend Australia if they were under attack so he decided to make Australia's links with America stronger. Curtin had arguments with Churchill the Prime minister of Britain about bringing Australia's troops back form the Middle East as Churchill moved them there without even asking Curtin. Churchill apologised and sent the troops back to Australia's mainland to defend as what Curtin wanted, this weakening the links between Australia and Britain more.
With America by our sides Australian fought the Pacific War together, after the war America, New Zealand and Australia singed a mutual defence agreement.
Can I just add, that the relationship was not between England and such forth, it was between Britain. The Scot's and the Irish had a great deal to play in the British empire - Going as far as Glasgow being known as the "Second City of the Empire". Also, the founding of Britain was due to the Scottish king inheriting the English throne.
How many Canadians enlisted in the American Army during World War 2?
Why would Canadians enlist in the American military instead of their own...
What are 5 events that led to world war 2?
Pearl harbor. Hitler killing jews. Invasion of poland. America is allies with france. America had to help allies.
What was American opinion of Nazis during world war 2?
People in the US viewed Germany, both in WW1 and WW2 as part of Europe's problem. The US wanted no part of Europe's wars.
During WW2, when the US had no choice but to enter it, due to the attack at Pearl Harbor, US citizens wanted and demanded war against Japan. Japan ATTACKED the US; NOT Germany.
However, FDR (President Franklin D. Roosevelt) had been receiving political pressure from Britain's Primer Minister Winston Churchill since 1939 to ally itself with England and enter the war against Germany. The issue being, Britain needed the help of the US in order to survive! Consequently, FDR bent to the will of Churchill and agreed to saving Europe FIRST. Thus creating a defeat "Germany first" policy. Which angered the people of the United States who wanted very much to avenge the attack at Pearl Harbor.
Where was Rosie the Riveter born?
The term "Rosie the Riveter" , a fictional character , was first used in 1942 .
Which type of bombs are primarly fragmented weapons that contain submunitions?
That is a cluster bomb- and the term is submunitions.
What was the name of the American plan carrying the atomic bomb?
The mission to drop the atomic bombs on Japan to motivate Japan into surrendering was called Operation Downfall. The bombs were created in the Manhattan Project. The planes that carried the bombs were the Enola Gay and the Bocscar which were both Boeing B-29 bombers.
Who was the british commander in chief after 1915?
General Sir Douglas Haig was British Commander in chief 1916 but was not very good!
Total number of winners 3468. It has been steadly harder to win, In Civil War they issued 1522. In WW2 - 464, Korea - 133, Vietnam -246 and between the Iraq and Afgan War so far only 6 have been issued and of the six all died in the action that resulted in the award. This number may be different now as these numbers are from 2013.
The square leader assumes a post three steps to the left and centered in the squad. To ensure that each member understands the number of steps to take, the squad leader should command Count off prior to any commands.
Why didn't the us give japan there share of oil during World War 2?
because if we didnt than they could come up with aplan to kill us.
Who was the only US Congressman to vote against entering World War 2?
December 8, 1941: The US Senate votes 82-0; the US House of Representatives votes 388-1. Montana Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin was the 'no' vote. The Joint Resolution was approved by Congress at 4:10 pm.
When did the national war labor board established?
The National War Labor Board (NWLB) was created in April 1918 by president Woodrow Wilson.
Why was Douglas MacArthur forced to leave Bantaan?
he talked too much about military affairs in Korea which was against President Truman's orders
Arrogance, accompanied by MacArthur's statement that Red China wouldn't enter the war...and they did.
What was the worlds reaction to the Bomb being dropped on Hiroshima?
The world needed peace and the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the final part of the war so I imagine the whole world was great full.
Why did Japan surrender after the atom bombs?
No one. The allies dropped an a-bomb on Hiroshima, and the Japanese did not surrender. Then they dropped a bomb on Nagasaki, and still the Japanese, controlled by their Army did not surrender; however, a bit later, more reasonable people in Japan caused them to surrender.
What did the attack on Pearl Harbor do to the pacific fleet?
first answer:
The 1941 Japanese attack on the U.S fleet in Pearl Harbor virtually destroyed it.
second correct answer:
The attack caused great damage, however the US Pacific Fleet overall was very much operational after the attack.
Some Background: In May 1940, President Roosevelt (on the advice of Stanley Hornbeck) ordered the Fleet in the Pacific to move from its base in San Diego to Hawaii, later decided to be at Pearl Harbor by June 1940. In May 1941 about 25% of the Pacific Fleet was transferred to the Atlantic Ocean to assist US efforts to support Britain.
On December 7, 1941 (US & Hawaii date/time), these were the general dispositions of the US Navy:
In the Atlantic: 4 Aircraft Carriers, 1 Escort Carrier, 3 old battleships, 3 battleships, 2 fast battleships, 5 heavy cruisers, 8 light cruisers, 31 old destroyers, 49 destroyers, 50+ submarines.
At Pearl Harbor: 8 battleships, 2 heavy cruisers, 6 light cruisers, 4 old destroyers , 25 destroyers, 4 submarines, & 51 other ships.
At Sea in Pacific: 2 aircraft carriers, 10 heavy cruisers, 2 light cruisers, 4 old destroyers, 12 destroyers, 10 submarines & 28 other ships.
At US West Coast: 1 aircraft carrier, 1 battleship, 1 light cruiser, 9 destroyers, 9 submarines, & 5 other ships.
At Philippines, Borneo & en-route to Singapore: 1 heavy cruiser, 2 light cruisers, 13 old destroyers, 29 submarines & 17 other ships.
The ships that were at sea, were primarily involved in operations to reinforce Midway & Wake Islands, escort convoys to/from the Philippines, or were on patrol in waters not far from Hawaii.
As you can see from the above information, that a large part of the US Pacific Fleet was not at Pearl Harbor on the morning that it was attacked. The major exception, and the primary target of the attack, were the 8 battleships. It was these battleships that suffered most of the destruction and damage inflicted on the ships during the attack. At the time, these losses appeared to be quite severe and the American naval leaders, politicians & public were shocked. However in hindsight, these losses were not as devastating to the American war effort as originally thought.
Here is a brief summary of US ship losses & damage to the 8 battleships at Pearl Harbor:
Battleship-USS Arizona, sunk; 1,103 killed
Battleship-USS Oklahoma, sunk; 415 killed
Battleship-USS West Virginia, sunk; 106 killed
Battleship-USS California, sunk; 98 killed
Battleship-USS Nevada, beached; 60 killed
Battleship-USS Pennsylvania, slight damage; 29 killed
Battleship-USS Tennessee, minor damage; 5 killed
Battleship-USS Maryland, some damage; 4 killed
Only the USS Arizona & USS Oklahoma were total losses. The USS West Virginia, USS California, and USS Nevada were all raised/refloated and then repaired & improved on the US west coast in time to fight in the Pacific war.
The USS Pennsylvania, USS Tennessee, and USS Maryland were all repaired on the US west coast and returned to service in less than four months.
There were several reasons that the loss and damage to the battleships was not as devastating to the US fleet as it otherwise could have been.
- Because the attack happened while the ships were in harbor, a vast majority of the crews survived the attack.
- These battleships (all completed 1916-1923) had already lost much of their importance & usefulness in the Pacific, because they were much slower than the fleet aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers that made up most of the fleet's task forces. They also required huge amounts of fuel to operate at even cruising speeds.
- There was before the war and immediately after the Pearl Harbor attack, a shortage of US oilers that could be used to refuel ships at sea. The US Navy chose to operate the aircraft carriers & cruisers instead of the battleships.
- The US Navy was already greatly increasing the number of warships available for combat soon.
Besides the ships not at Pearl Harbor, or not damaged at Pearl Harbor, the US Navy was already expanding. Specifically…
Already under construction at shipyards in the US at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack were:
6 fleet aircraft carriers, 4 light aircraft carriers, 1 escort carrier, 8 fast battleships, 4 heavy cruisers, 11 light cruisers, 6 AA light cruisers, 124 destroyers and numerous submarines.
Additionally the following ships were already funded & ordered to be built soon:
2 light aircraft carriers, 4 escort carriers, 2 fast battleships, 6 fast battle cruisers, 4 heavy cruisers, 12 light cruisers, 2 AA light cruisers, 60 destroyers and more submarines.
