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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 have plans to invade on December 7, 1941.
The Japanese lacked the capability to send a large invasion force so great a distance from its bases without being detected. The invasion force would move at the speed of its slowest ships. These would be the oilers, ammunition, transports & cargo ships traveling no faster than 8-12 knots. They would be extremely vulnerable. Any losses would endanger the success of the entire force.
However the most important strategic consideration: The US could more easily retake the main islands, then the Japanese could maintain defensive forces there. This was primarily because its geographic location placed it outside of the air support range of other Japanese bases.
What coutries were neutral in World War 1?
During WWI Spain was in the middle of political unrest with many major labor strikes going on. With Spain staying neutral, it was a great asset to other allied nations providing many major resources to France, Great Britain, And south America. Spain also stayed neutral because their gold reserves increased so they paid off most of their Nations debt. for more info see this site:
http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/Spain.htm
Who were the US allies during World War 2?
The US didn't join in World War Two until the end, and as such no countries where it's allies, instead the US was the ally of Britain, France and the rest of the countries that had been in the war since the start.
A Complete list of Allies can be found at.
http://www.jamesstpaul.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/list-of-allies-winning-side-during.html
What led the growth of port cities?
Port cities were important to the economic success of the middle colonies because they were able to get imports and exports from the ports and it made trade easier. Farmers, fur traders, and lumber workers often floated their goods down the river to New York City.
How many U.S planes made it up in the Pearl Harbor attack?
About 20 planes, 2 from an airbase on the island and the other 18 off the USS Enterprise, which was supposed to be in the harbor on December 7th, but a storm slowed the task force down. Even though there was a storm the sailors were able to get a scouting squadron off the deck heading to Hawaii
What was the US reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941?
Full engagement in World War II and subsequent victory over the Japanese.
AnswerAmerican men lined up at recruter offices to fight in the war, women went to work in the factories - businesses - baseball teams - anyplace that the men were leaving behind to keep life going here. In general - the United States of America was attacked when we actively stayed out except helping with supplies and we were not going to sit back and take it without a fight.
AnswerThey joined wholeheartedly and with huge significance in the war that was in progress at the time.What kind of policy did the US have in the early stages of World War 2?
This is only one answer to your question. This is not about the American Political Policy. I think that policy was basically to go along with Roosevelt to finance the war and provide for the war. The basic military policy was to "make it hard or impossible for the enemies to make war and to defeat the enemy to restore peace to the world."
They practiced that policy and tried to do the untried efforts to help European Countries and Japan and other countries to restore their nations and to start democratic style governments. The Marshall Plan was a plan to help the nations economically and the United Nations was an allied effort to restore and keep peace worldwide.
Who does the US Constitution protect the citizens or the criminals?
The Constitution of any country that possesses one defines the rights of its citizens (and normally of any person within the jurisdiction).
It does not protect them. That task is performed by the judicial system and the police forces, who create and act upon standard interpretations of the constitution.
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How many people were in the marine corps World War 2?
The Marine Corps reached a strength of around 760,000 men during the war. Of course, nowhere near all of these saw action. Many were in training commands in the states, in Marine detachments aboard capital warships, guarding embassies around the world, just like today.
Most Marines got rotated back to the states if they survived three campaigns. Many old hands were already back in the states before Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and many of the men in those campaigns were on their third operation.
By 1945 there were six divisions of Marines deployed, all infantry, all in the Pacific. The Marines maintained the Table of Organization strength of line companies at early levels, unlike the army, which had to reduce its company strength by over 20%. So Marine Divisions were a bit larger than Army divisions - around 18,000 and compared to just under 15,000. There were also at least one Marine Tank Battalion deployed and several Air Wings.
The WWII Army was more than ten times larger than the Marine Corps, and fielded 91 divisions, plus a couple of thousand independent battalions of various types - tank, tank destroyer, artillery of various calibers, engineers, signals, and other combat arms.
There were fifteen or so US Army divisions in the Pacific, in addition to the six divisions of Marines.
Why did wartime alliances break in 1945?
The United States and The Soviet Union dissagreed on the Future of Eastern Europe.
Did Harry S. Truman serve in the army in World War 1?
From 1905 to 1911, Truman served in the Missouri National Guard. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, he helped organize the 2nd Regiment of Missouri Field Artillery, which was quickly called into Federal service as the 129th Field Artillery and sent to France. Truman was promoted to Captain and given command of the regiment's Battery D. He and his unit saw action in the Vosges, Saint Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. Truman joined the reserves after the war, rising eventually to the rank of colonel. He sought to return to active duty at the outbreak of World War II, but Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall declined his offer to serve.
When did the US first fight in Europe against the Nazis?
The American Army first offensive action was in North Africa. The US Navy first offensive move was to send submarines out against the Japanese Navy.
Is Gen Gary Patton related to George S Patton?
No.
I asked that same question when I served with him in Korea.
His reply was " I wish I had a nickel for everytime I've been asked that" His answer to Stars and Stripes was to the effect that he did not know of any common relatives, his father served in WWII and other relevant information about the immediate family that made it clear that no one was aware of any connection at that time either. (George S Patton's descendants are well known and do not include Gary Patton) Gary Patton has had enough media exposure that if there were any firm connection to George S Patton a genealogy enthusiast would have blogged about it long ago.
Was Soviet Russia an allie during World War 2?
Yes. Russia were allies and played an important part of Germany defeat. You could argue that Russia weren't the "team players" as they were thought to be. For example, Stalin refused to let American troops use his airfields in Warsaw.
What was the reason behind the atomic bomb blast of heroshima and nagasaki?
It was on 6 and 9 of August 1945 because Truman wanted to end the war and collapse Japan's means to make war.
Why was it important for the US to enter World War 1?
That's an interesting question. For my money the better question is why didn't we enter sooner? To answer your question though, Americans were killed when they sunk the Lusitania. President Wilson still wouldn't ask Congress to declare war. Former President Roosevelt called him a coward, but even that wasn't enough. It took the sinking of several more subs and the deaths of many more AMerican's before Wilson finally asked Congress to declare war. For a better description see here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ww1#Entry_of_the_United_States
What was the Day that will be remembered in infamy?
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the Government and its Emperor looking towards the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after the Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador and his colleague delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While the reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire."
Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
Address to a Joint Session of the Congress
December 8, 1941
Why did the Japanese bomb pearl horbor?
Japan wanted to bomb pearl harbor for many reasons. For one, they wanted to show that they were calling for war. Such an act of violence was bound to make America mad and respond with violence. Also, most of America's Naval fleet was stationed there, so they figures if they bombed it they could weaken America's military and combat effectiveness(?)
The top secret program to build a atomic bomb was called what?
There were a number of top secret programs to build an atomic bomb. If you mean the secret plan of the US, it was called the Manhattan Project.
What is a tool similar to an axe used for shaping wood?
You are referring to a "Tomahawk" which served as both weapon, and tool.
When did Colombia enter world war 2?
Colombia wasn't involved until after Germany attacked Pearl Habor. Soon after, they declared a "state of belligerency" against Germany and the German ambassador left.
Why didn't the US fight the Japanese before they attacked?
Although we had disagreements with Japan which we were trying to resolve through negotiation, we did not want war and were not willing to fight about those differences. We had no idea at all that the Japanese fleet had sailed across the Pacific or that it was anywhere near Hawaii. Michael Montagne
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