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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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The Japanese did not win any of the battles in the Pacific during World War 2?
Yes; the Pearl Harbor "sneak attack" was not their only "win".
Why was the death toll for the US so high during D-Day?
Contrary to this, the Nazis were unprepared for any invasion, but believed that any attempt for invasion by the allies was going to take place further along the French coast in Calais. They didn't know specifically that the invasion would take place further west along the beach. The actual estimates death toll for the allied forces varies, but is now believed to be around the reagion of 5000, not including wounded or missing. Winston Churchill believed that the death toll was going to be in excess of 20 000, so the death toll is significantly lower, but still very much so high.
If you want to know specifically why the death toll was this high, or specifically why the US toll was high, then it is largely due to the fact that the Americans had the task of taking Omaha beach. Prior to the landings there was a massive bombing of the German defensives, however, what the allies weren't aware of, was the fact that the bombings had missed their target, and had largely been ineffective on the German defenses, particularly around Omaha beach. The US soldiers also had a longer stretch of beach to traverse. When you bear that in mind with the fact that the German defenses were still in tact, it explains why the toll was that high. hope this helps
Hello one other reason the German machine guns that were being used were a 30 caliber stien gun that fired upward of 800 rpm one German machinegunner fired over 200000 rounds at the invading allies i also hope this helps
Did George S Patton ever get wounded in battle?
George Smith Patton Jr. was born in San Gabriel, California in 1885, to George Smith Patton Sr. (1856-1927) and his wife Ruth Wilson (1861-1928), daughter of Benjamin Davis Wilson. Although he was actually the third George Smith Patton after his grandfather, he was called Junior. The Pattons were an affluent family of Scots-Irish and English descent.
As a boy, Patton read widely in the classics and military history. His father was a friend of John Singleton Mosby, the noted cavalry leader of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War who served first under J.E.B. Stuart and then as a guerrilla fighter. Patton grew up hearing Mosby's stories of his adventures, and longed to become a general himself.
Patton came from a military family; ancestors even before his grandfather included General Hugh Mercer of the American Revolution.[5] His grand uncle, Waller T. Patton, died of wounds received in Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg. John M. Patton and Isaac Patton, also his grand uncles, were colonels in the Confederate States Army. Another grand uncle, William T. Glassell, was a Confederate States Navy officer. Hugh Weedon Mercer, a Confederate general, was his close relative. John M. Patton, a great-grandfather, was a lawyer and politician who had served as acting governor of Virginia.
Patton's paternal grandparents were Colonel George Smith Patton and Susan Thornton Glassell. His grandfather, born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, graduated from Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Class of 1852, second in a class of 24. After graduation, George Smith Patton studied law and practiced in Charleston, Virginia (now West Virginia). When the American Civil War broke out, he served in the 22nd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America and was killed during the Battle of Opequon. The Confederate Congress had promoted Colonel Patton to brigadier general; however, at the time, he had already died of battle wounds, so that promotion was never official.
To try to describe the attack on pearl harbor would take more room that is possible here. There are several books written on the subject. See the attached link for a timeline of the attack.
Here are some events that happened that Sunday morning.
Dec 7 1941.
7:55 AM the attack on Pearl Harbor begans.
The Battleships:
Within 12 min the USS Arizona is down with over 1100 men. Many of them Fathers and Sons
The USS Oklahoma Rolls over trapping over 200 sailors inside
The USS California sinks in her berth.
The USS UTAH is destroyed.
The USS Nevada without her caption makes a run for open water but the Japanese see a chance to sink her in the channel, therefore blocking the accesses to the ocean for all the ships. She takes 6 bombs and a torpedo hit. The crew runs her aground at "Hospital Point" This prevents her from sinking and keeps her guns above water and in the fight.
The USS Vestal (Repair ship) takes several hits. When the Arizona explodes the deck crew on the Vestal is completely blown off the ship, including her caption. He swims back onboard and countermands the order to "Abandon ship." He beaches his ship which is badly listing and keep fighting with his 30 calibers and several small 5in guns. She is not a fighting ship by design. But she fight.
One of the destroyers, without her caption, makes it to open water where she has a better chance to fight. The crew is commanded by four junior Ensigns who have less than 1 year in the service and no "Combat Experience". It's 4 days before the Captain makes it back onto his ship.
The Dutch Cruse liner JAGERSFONTEIN who sailed in from Holland, had machine guns mounted onboard to protect her from possible attack while crossing the Atlantic. She open fire on the Japanese attackers, thus becoming the first foreign nation to assist the United States.
In all eight Battleships are hit. Four are destroyed along with 3 cruisers, 3 Destroyers a Mine tender and numerous smaller ships. 188 aircraft are lost. Over 1100 men wounded and over 2,400 men killed along with 68 civilians.
3 aircraft carriers LEXINGTON, ENTERPRISE and SARATOGA are out on maneuvers in the Pacific and escape any damage.
The Japanese lose 27 planes and five midget submarines.
Who are the five permanent member of the security council?
The membership changes from year to year, but there are 5 permanent members: china,united states, united kingdoms, russia and France. 10 more nations are chosen as non-permanent members - serving 2 years at a time. In 2012, the membership was:
PermanentPeople's Republic of ChinaFrance
Russian Federation
United Kingdom
United States of America
Who said surrender or face utter and complete destruction?
Harry S. Truman said that right after Nazi Germany surrendered, but Japan was still willing to fight. After one success, he gave the ultimatum "Surrender now, or face utter and complete destruction." Japan refused to surrender, and he got sick of all there nonsense, hence, he dropped 2 Nukes on Japan. Then they surrendered.
What was the island where the US exploded the first atomic bomb?
Japan : Hiroshima & Nagasaki were the cities destroyed.
I have heard also that some small Pacific islands were completely vaporized by hydrogen bomb tests during the 1950s, including Bikini Atoll and Elugelab Atoll (the swimwear got its name after the explosion destroyed the island).
In addition, I recently learned that the first hydrogen bomb (fusion bomb) test in the South Pacific was about twice as powerful as scientists anticipated. Although the evacuated area was still large enough to keep anyone from being harmed by the larger blast, the extra fallout was suddenly an unanticipated threat to the people of the Marshall Islands, and the U.S. government had to rush over and start evacuating them. I don't know how much harm was done to the people of the Marshall Islands, but I do know that the Marshall Islands has a national holiday to honor its atomic victims.
What caused the US to declare war on Germany?
The United States new after Nazi Germany took over France that they would have to be invloved in the war, Great Britain would be alone with no help. Great Britain resisted the invasion and also succeeded. Also after Pearl Harbor the U.S declared war on Japan and its Aliies.
How did woman help in the war effort?
Women did everything. Made munitions, arms tanks, made and flew aircraft to war theatres, provided medical support, ran and 'manned' hospitals, farms, factories, schoolshomes, many joined the armed forces, and took their places alongside troops and fighters. You think of it they did it.
How many football players died playing NFL football?
08/20/2005 - Thomas Herrion, a San Francisco 49ers offensive guard collapsed after an exhibition game and died.
04/10/2005 - Al Lucas died from a presumed spinal cord injury sustained while trying to make a tackle for the Los Angeles Avengers (an Arena League Football team).
07/19/2003 - Julian Yearwood of the Bakersfield Blitz (an arenafootball2 (AF2) team) collapsed in the team bench and died.
07/30/2001 - Korey Stringer of the Minnesota Vikings collapsed of heat exhaustion following practice and he died at the hospital 15 hours later.
07/22/1979 - J.V. Cain a tight end of the St. Louis Cardinals, died of a heart attack during training camp.
10/24/1971 - Chuck Hughes, Detroit Lions receiver, died of a heart attack during a game.
09/08/1963 - Stone Johnson, a Kansas City rookie running back, died 10 days after he broke his neck in an exhibition game against the Houston Oilers.
10/09/1960 - Howard Glenn, of the New York Titans, injured his neck during a play in the first half and died soon afterward.
12/1954 - Dave Sparks of the Washington Redskins died of heart attack three hours after a game.
10/04/1948 - Stan Mauldin of the Chicago Cardinals collapsed in the locker room and died of a heart attack.
also see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_Sports#Pro_Football
When was Air Force Institute of Technology created?
The U.S. Air Force was established September 18, 1947.
Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?
The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.
How many soldiers constitute a army company?
The answer to your question depends on the mission of the company. Artillery units have batteries and Cavalry units have troops, both of which are basically the same as a company. Companies generally have between 70 and 200 soldiers. Combat Arms companies (such as infantry) have approximately 133 soldiers, but again, this is dependent on the type of company. Airborne units, Light Infantry units and Mechanized units differ based on their mission and method of employment. Military Police companies (Combat Support) have approximately 150 soldiers, normally divided into 5 platoons (4 MP platoons and a Headquarters platoon). This is also not a hard and fast rule because of different missions and support roles.
What event was part of the reason of the US entered world war 2?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the main thing that started the war
Where can you get the list of top 1000 corporations in the Philippines?
Many possible answers! 1. In a paper 2. In a library 3. In Business World office (You can buy it from them)
Why was Nazi Germany was sinking the US supply ship?
Britain prevented any supplies from getting to Germany by sea in WW1, the sinking of supply ships heading for Britain was the only way Germany could retaliate. The fact that some of those ships were American was incidental.
Which country developed the atomic bomb during World War 2?
The US was the first country to develop the Atom bomb by the end of WWII and the president at the time (Harry Truman) used it to end WWII by droping it to Japan twice in different cities.
Whats a colt 45 model 1911 US army issued. serial number 32175 worth?
50-5000 USD or so depending on specifics
How did most people die in pearl harbor?
Nearly half of the dead from the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941 were aboard the battleship USS Arizona. Shortly after the start of the attack, a Japanese bomb penetrated the forward deck plating and exploded inside the magazine, the place where explosives are stored. The Arizona was immediately destroyed and sank. It's still there, on the bottom of Pearl Harbor.
Is the spitfire the best plane in world war 2?
No, not at all. In fact it was slightly slower than its main opposition, the Me109. However, the Spitfire was more maneuverable and had other features which its pilots appreciated to compensate for its slower speed.
Note: Although the Spitfire is most famous for the Battle of Britain, improved models of it were introduced which were faster and better; allowing the Spitfire to serve until the end of the war, and after the war in Korea and Malaysia.
What was cooking grease use for during World War 2?
Everyone loves to cook with grease especially me!
Who led the nation that developed the first hydrogen bomb?
That depends to some extent on precisely what you mean by "led." Robert Oppenheimer was the scientific head of the project; the military head of the project (and Oppenheimer's clear superior in the organizational chart) was General Leslie Groves.
Under Oppenheimer, the scientists were arranged into various teams, each headed by a different scientist. (At one time, one person was the head of two different teams ... he joked that, since the secrecy rules prevented unauthorized communication between teams, he needed to seek approval in order to talk to himself.)
What was the significance of Yorktown in 1775-1783?
The significance of the battle was that it was the last major battle in the American Revolution.
What does the Iwo Jima memorial commemorate?
The Iwo Jima Memorial represents the Americans who raised the American Flag on , at that time , Japanese enemy territory . The flag raising symbolized the efforts and the sacrfices the US made during WW2 to carry the war to the Japanese .
Five US Marines (Rene Gagnon - Ira Hayes - Harlon Block- Franklin Sousley - Michael Strank) and one Navy Corpman (John Bradley) raised the flag and was captured in an iconic photograph by photographer Joe Rosenthal .
On what date was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
DECEMBER 7 1941
It was December 7, 1941, which was the date Japan brought the US into the war.
Dec. 7th, 1941
