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US in WW2
The United States participation in World War 2, both European and Pacific Theaters of the war.
10,317 Questions
How many atomic bombs were used against Japan before it surrendered?
There were 2, 'Little Boy', dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and 'Fat Man' dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Six days later, on August 16, Japan announced surrender and on September 2, 1956 Japan signed an Instrument of Surrender.
In the six months preceding dropping the atomic bombs, the US fire bombed 67 Japanese cities, followed by issuing the Potsdam Declaration on July 26, 1945 calling for Japan to surrender. Japan ignored the request.
What kind of camps where were Japanese Americans sent to during World War 2?
They were called interment camps. They were crude and pretty spartan in their facilities. Many had health problems as a result.
How many hands are depicted on the Iwo Jima memorial statue?
The flag was put on the Iwo Jima flagpole twice. First there was a smaller flag and the commander requested a larger one be put up. So it depends on which flag you are referring to that will determine how many hands of the soldiers were put on the flag pole. You could watch the video of both times and count them.
How many us soldiers were killed in World War 2 before Hiroshima?
According to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the population in Japan in October 1940 was estimated to be 73,114,308; in November 1945 the population was estimated at 71,998,104. Japan was visibly a thriving country that was hit very hard by the bombing.
Graco Awards of Tomball, Texas manufactures medals for the United States military. They are a premier supply contractor for the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia.
While defense contracts for all types of services are ever changing due to supply, demand, end of contract status, etc; Graco has manufactured original medals for the US military forces and continues to do so today.
What battles a turning point after which the US took the offensive in the pacific?
The battle of Midway.
Who were the most decorated US soldiers in World War 2?
Audie Leon Murphy b. June 20, 1924. d. May 28, 1971.
Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham VC
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What happend to the uss Yorktown?
It was burned to the waterline on April 20, 1860, by the retreating Union forces when they left the Norfolk shipyard. The Confederates later raised the remains and used them as the base to build an ironclad ship.
The Confederate ironclad was renamed CSS Virginia. After sinking two Union ships, it withdrew from the harbor after its inconclusive battle with the USS Monitor at the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862. Its weight and low freeboard meant that the ship could not fight the Union blockade far at sea. After attempting unsuccessfully to engage Monitor and other Union ships, the Virginia was trapped in the harbor when Norfolk was overrun by the Union army two months later. Unable to escape, it was set afire and abandoned by the crew on May 10, 1862, and blew up the following morning.
Where Was The Atomic Bomb Little Boy Tested?
"The Gadget" was not similar to "Little Boy". It was similar to "Fat Man" in that it was an implosive device as opposed to a gun type.
What is the purpose of Iwo Jima?
It was in order to capture its two airfields, from which American bombers would have easy access to targets in the mainland of Japan.
Names of American planes in World War 2?
There were hundreds of different aircraft. The most well known for the British were Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, Sunderland and Mosquito. For the Americans, P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, P-38 lightning, B-17 Fortress, B-24 Liberator and B-26 Marauder.
How many people survived at the battle of D-Day?
The number of Allied combat casualties on D-Day is approximated at
10,000, of whom 2,500 died.
Here is the breakdown of the casualties:
British - 2700
Canadians - 946
Americans - 6603
15,000-20,000 French civilians died with an unknown number of casualties.
Britain: 2,700 killed
United States: 1,465 killed
Canada: 500 killed
Germany: 4,000 killed
Axis Casualties:
9,000
Allied Casualties:
Estimated at 10,000; exact figures not available
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However, the allies attacked in greater numbers, and lost far less troops than the Germans, percentage wise. There were only 10,000 German troops guarding the coastline. Compare that to the 175,000 allied troops who attacked.
Is there still radiation from the atomic bombs of World War 2?
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What year did the US have war with Germany and Japan?
when the attack on pearl harbour ended, the Americans declared war on both countries as they found out somehow that the Germans had helped the Japanese to prepare for the devastation at pearl harbour
What was the outcome of battle of Guadalcanal?
The outcome of the Battle at Guadalcanal was the retreat of the Japanese. Although it was a tough battle for most Americans, we did win. Major King was the main person who debated the on attacking Guadalcanal. And with the help of the naval stations in Guam, the Americans were able to control most of the Pacific.
Why was the bracero program created during world war 2?
The Bracero Program was originally a binational temporary contract labor program initiated, in October 5,1942, by an exchange of diplomatic notes between the United States and Mexico after a series of negotiations.
How many companies make textile bags?
In the early 2000s, more than 400 textile bag mills operated in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
When did General Douglas MacArthur promise to come back?
The fight for the freedom of the Philippines from Japanese invasion. The American evacuation of the Philippines was the result of Japan's aggression in East Asia. General MacArthur would keep his promise and did return. Before this happened there was a top secret meeting between President Roosevelt, MacArthur, and Admiral Nimitz. MacArthur talked the president to retake the Philippines instead of attacking Formosa.
When did axis powers declare war on the United States?
Germany and Italy declared war on the USA on 11 December 1941. The US got involved in World War II when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, so US and UK declared war on Japan.
After that USA made military camps in Britain and helping UK with Operation Overlord (D-day) in 1944, as well as in many other battle theatres.
How many bullets can a M1 carbine hold?
The term is cartridge, not bullet. The M1 Carbine had 3 different magazines- 10, 15, and 30 cartridges. The ten round magazine is rarely seen, however.
Who gave atomic bomb to Russia?
Russia developed its own nuclear program, and was aided by espionage.
