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WW2 Homefront
WW2 home front refers to the activities of the civilians during WW2. The governments of affected countries required their civilians to assist in the war effort. While the men fought at the front lines, the women provided logistic support.
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Did the US have relocation camps for German-Americans during World War 2?
"After war was declared, about 5,000 German-Americans were rounded up & interned at Ellis Island. By the end of 1942 most were released."
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POW camps of Germans were spread all over. My family met and worked with some of them for a time, in the southern USA. I believe there was also one famous attempt at escape during the war, in Texas(?), but these German prisoners stood out like a sore thumb and were reported and recaptured quickly.
Additional strategic and real-world considerations for General DeWitt's removal order in early 1942 for ethnic Japanese from the West Coast Zone that he commanded, while the same was not viwed as necessary for ethnic Germans:
(1) There was very little risk of a German land invasion of the USA in early 1942, whereas the Japanese had already, on the two days surrounding Pearl Harbor (as mentioned in FDR's speech on December 8th) made large-scale AMPHIBIOUS invasion landings on another five or six major target locations in the Pacific.
(2) 50,000 of the ethnic Japanese were NOT U.S. citizens and thousands spoke little of no English. This was not the case with the ethnic Germans, who had for the most part assimilated in a major way.
(3) Some few German and other eastern European nationals were arrested by the FBI on the west coast, as spies, during this same timeframe. Their numbers were small and easily monitored.
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A history site on Beale AFB contains the following exerpt in it's summary of history of the base...
{During World War II, Camp Beale's 86,000 acres were home for more than 60,000 soldiers, a prisoner-of-war encampment, and a 1,000-bed hospital.}
http://www.beale.af.mil/history/ptop.asp
The story I heard goes as follows;
Two nazi pow's planned an escape from the camp at Beale. One night under the cover of darkness, the two men set out through the fence with a couple of days worth of food and the clothes on their back. After three days of walking, they decided to give up and go back. They were trying to walk out of the country and they decided that the U.S.A. was just too big. The catch in the story is that when they left, they set out in a southerly direction. Beale is about 30 miles north of Sacramento, just above Marysville. In reality, they never even got out of the state of California.
That one, I cannot verify, as it is a handed down story from the elders of our family.
In very general terms one needs to distinguish between (1) the relatively small number people in the U.S. who were German nationals and (2) the much larger group of Americans who in varying senses were of German origin who had only U.S. citizenship. This latter group included Americans who spoke no German at all to the small German-speaking communities in some parts of Wisconsin, for example. In other words, the term "German-Americans" is vague.
However, note that the legislation - such as the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 - refers to "enemy ancestry". Those most likely to be arrested and relocated were those who were not well integrated. They could be interned on the basis of gossip and hearsay and things that no ordinary US court would take seriously. Usually, only adult men were interned, but in some cases their families obtained permission to join them.
As far as I'm aware, the latter group was **on the whole** left alone in WWII. As for people in America with German citizenship (and this included many refugees from Nazi persecution) some were interned and/or relocated.
This website provides much more information:
http://www.foitimes.com/internment/gasummary.htm
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It should be obvious that German prisoners of war, that is, members of the German armed forces taken prisoner in combat, were in a completely different category.
What else beside food was rationed?
In Britain, a large number of foods and other items were rationed.
In the US, dairy products such as eggs, milk, and butter were rationed. One result was the wider use of margarine. Similarly, coffee was rationed, leading to a number of substitutes of varying acceptability.
Why did the us drop bombs on Hioshima and Nagasaki?
Many American war veterans from World War II would say that the nuclear bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to save millions of American servicemen who would otherwise have to invade the Japanese Homeland. The stated intent prior to Victory in Europe was to develop an atomic bomb before the Germans did so. Once the Germans were defeated the stated purpose changed. Some believe that the real reason for dropping the bombs was to punish Japan for the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
What kind of uniforms did nurses wear in Vietnam?
The US Army females were part of the US Army WACs (Women Army Corps); as depicted in the TV and film MASH. They were issued WAC uniforms.
In Vietnam, they appeared to be the same OG (Olive Green) fatigues as worn by the men, but were obviously tailored for females. Many, if not most, of the US Military females in country appeared to be officers. The one distinguishing feature about their uniforms was (unless they got them from other than US supply) they all seemed to have epaulets on their fatique shirt (called a jacket in the army). US GI jungle fatiques didn't have epaulets on their shoulders.
All US jungle fatiques were OG cotten rip stop material.
When did women start working in factories?
Women have been working in factories in the United Kingdom since Richard Arkwright patented the spinning frame and created the first true factory at Cromford, near Derby in 1769.
What were the political economic social and cultural effects of world war 2?
Many Americans joined churches and synagogues during the post war era. By 1960 sixty-five percent of Americans were official communicants. The sale of Bibles and religious themed books and movies thrived. President Eisenhower encouraged Americans back to God. Congress added the phrase "under God" to Pledge of Allegiance and "in God we trust" mandatory on all currency. Many ministers would avoid condemnation, criticism, and controversy and would reassure people that their way of life was God's will. Ministers would use radio and television to gather many Americans to join churches and attend revival meetings. Then there were others who criticized those who identified the United States the only true providential society and who used faith as a place for social status. These advocates known a neo-orthodoxy argued that the gospel of good news was a way of sociability.
What were four items that were rationed during world war 2?
gasoline, sugar, eggs, meat. As the war went on more and more things were rationed
What was the price of a loaf of bread during World War 2?
My mother lived in California during this time and has told me that bread was ten cents a loaf. For a dollar you could go the store and get a large grocery bag filled with all sorts of vegetables and bread. Meat was more expensive. During the war prices were controlled by the government and many items were rationed.
the same it cost the day before
On the home front popular culture was characterized by?
You could see a news reel, a full feature musical and the latest Flash Gordon serial at the movie theater for a dime. (According to my parents.)
How was the economy of America during World War 2?
I dont really know. so get some awnsers down!
Really bad
What was the most famous naval battle of World War 2?
For the United States, the most important was the Battle of Midway, fought from June 4-7, 1942. It was a decisive victory which stopped the Japanese Navy's offensive in the Pacific and brought about near parity between the Japanese and U.S. fleets.
Also the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle in history took place between Japan & the US.
The European Theater was an area of heavy fighting across Europe, during World War II, from 1 September1939 to 8 May1945. Allied forces fought the Axis powers in three theaters: the Eastern Front, the Western Front and the Mediterranean Theater.
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Who was Anderson Shelter named by after?
The Outside air raid shelter was named after sir John Anderson in 1938.
What problems did working women face on the home front during world war 2?
There were shortages: food, clothing, transportation, cosmetics and eligible men. There were long hours of hard work, there were sons, husbands and fathers to bury, yes. there were problems, but they survived and persevered.
Diane Nash struggled with something as she worked for civil rights?
Diana Nash faced many struggles as she worked for civil rights including facing sexism and racism from her peers. She also experienced difficulty in balancing her work and family life as she was a single mother with two children and a full-time job. Additionally Nash had to contend with the lack of support from her community as her activism was often met with opposition and even violence. Lastly Nash struggled to find her voice in the male-dominated civil rights movement as she was often overlooked and silenced.
- Faced sexism and racism from peers
- Difficulty balancing work and family life
- Lack of support from community
- Struggled to find her voice in the male-dominated civil rights movement
The government expected the cities to be bombed, so evacuated children to keep them safe. There was a period known as 'the phoney war' because no bombs fell and many children returned to their parents in the cities. However, on 7th September 1940, more than one year after the war had started, London was attacked by 450 bombers and many people were killed - including children.
How did life in Great Britain change during world war 2?
1- After fighting two World Wars, the United Kingdom lost its standing as one of the top world powers.
2- UK had a large empire prior to WW2 but after the war many countries sought their independence. Some countries such as India did not gain their independence for many years but WW2 was a catalyst that began this change.
3- The UK had to borrow money from the US to pay for the war. This was not paid finally back until recently.
4- Food and clothing was rationed for many years. It was not until 1948 that the British could buy sweets (candy) again.
5- No cars were built between 1940 and 1950 so everybody had to drive round in old bangers for years.
6- The UK had to maintain a large army of occupation based in Germany for many years. This meant that all males had to spend two years in the armed services.
7- Many men returned from the war to find they had no job and had to find new jobs.
7- Large areas of countryside had been converted to aerodromes and army camps and could not be converted back. The beaches had to be cleared of anti-tank defenses and barbed wire.
8- Many cities had been seriously bombed and had to be rebuilt. Coventry Cathedral was totally destroyed and was rebuilt.
In world war 2 where did the children go after the war had finished?
We went back to our families, I guess some who did not have any family left were sent somewhere else, but the rest of us went home. Myself, they say I cried to much and I was sent back to my dad and mum in Folkstone where my dad was stationed, and he was on the heavy ack ack guns shooting down the Germans as they came over the ocean.
What did evacuee children eat in World War 2?
Mostly the same as the rest of the population. Food was rationed and children had their own ration books. Some evacuee children were in the countryside and were able to have things like fresh eggs and vegetables that may not have been available to other people.
What were the World War 2 vegetable gardens called?
These were known as Victory Gardens, and were an effort to maintain the supply of food during the war years. In this way, everyone could participate and feel they were doing something to help the cause. See the Web Link to the left for more information and links.
What was expected of women on the home front?
women were expected to take on the responsibilty like taking care of the children and clean and so forth. Many were expected to work in factories until the men came back, and some went to war.
Which cities were bombed during the blitz?
A. Manchester
B. London
C. Belfast
D. Sheffield
E. Coventry
F. Portsmouth
G. Glasgow
H. Edinburgh
I. Canterbury
J. Newcastle
K. Norwich
L. Sunderland
M. Liverpool
N. Bristol
O. Bath
P. Plymouth
Q. Exeter
R. Norwich
S. Ipswich
T. Birmingham
U. Nottingham
V. Hull
W. Middlesborough
X. Clydebank
Y. Swansea
Z. Cardiff
Why wasn't alcohol rationed during World War 2?
In the United States, there were few real shortages of food, tobacco and liquor. However, the Armed Forces did come first as was proper. In those days, Americans wanted their country to be victorious over the Germans and the Japanese. However, the biggest reason for rationing in the United States was to make everyone WAR CONSCIOUS. Rationing was the Roosevelt Adminsitration's way of bringing the war home to everyone and to make our people feel that they were contributing to the VICTORY, which we actually won over out enemies in 1945.
