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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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Draft exemption refers to the circumstances under which certain individuals are excused from mandatory military service or conscription. This can apply to various groups, such as students, individuals with specific health conditions, or those serving in alternative civil service. The criteria for draft exemptions can vary by country and specific military needs. Generally, these exemptions aim to balance military requirements with the rights and circumstances of individuals.
How many miles do you have to run in basic training?
During the Viet War US Army trainees (Boot Camp) had to run in their black leather combat boots and army OD/OG (Olive Drab/Olive Green) fatiques. The ONLY difference between the PT uniform and the regular uniform was the PT uniform consisted of an un-tucked shirt. Tucked in, regular soldier; un-tucked, PT time. Going to the rifle range was double time a port arms; returning might be marching or double time, then low crawling to the barracks if somebody was angry that day. Exam running was probably 400 yards baton relay, again in the black leather combat boots & fatiques.
The emphasis in the 1960's was: carrying a man fireman style about 100 yards (possibly round trip); double timing with the M14 rifle at port arms; and low crawling with your steel helmet sliding across the dirt. RUNNING was not important during the war days. Carrying wounded men off the battlefield, going everywhere with your M14 rifle (the rifles were chained in rifle racks within the barracks within reach of the men, and rifles were at stack arms during class and eating (messhall). Rifles were with the men 24/7. Low crawling was emphasized to "keep from being shot." If a man didn't keep his head or behind sliding across the dirt, a DI would put his boot to it, pushing one's head or rear-end into the ground. Surviving Vietnam was the goal, DI's would yell, "You know where you're going...now crawl!"
Vietnam era trainees were instructed and led by WWII veterans. Their reasoning was, since the men had to fight in combat boots...they would TRAIN in combat boots! Fight as they trained. Same with the uniform; trainees had to fight in fatiques, then by George they'd TRAIN in fatigues! During the war it was MISSION FIRST, safety hopefully came along with it...but the mission came first!
After the war came; political correctness and safety first.
Today's Army trainees will go thru training that only the recruiter can answer; he's not only geared to answer those questions, it's HIS JOB!
A Bevin Boy is a young man conscripted to work down the coalmines in the period between 1943 and 1948.
How did the Revolutionary War affect women?
While John Adams was helping to write our first government, the Articles of Confederation, his wife, Abigail Adams, wrote to her husband suggesting that political and civil rights of women be considered. But the time was not right for the political equality of the sexes. Women were still considered second class citizens when it came to their political and civic status. New Jersey even revoked its enfranchisement of women in 1807 because too many women were taking advantage of the right to vote. eugine is stupid
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Many women in America, during the American Revolutionary War, were very patriotic. An example, ia that a number of women enlisted for military service, by pretending to be men.
Deborah Sampson Gannett, for instance, joined the 11th Massachusetts Regiment under the name of Robert Shurtleff. Women also took over the military duties of wounded or dead.
When her husband was killed, Margaret Corbin took over his position behind a cannon. After she was injured in battle and lost the use of an arm, she was assigned to the Invalid Regiment at West Point.
During the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, was fought on a scorchingly hot day in June 1778. Mary Hays' water bucket was a most welcome site to the soldiers, who nicknamed her Molly Pitcher. When her husband was wounded, she assumed his place at the cannon.
I agree. Some women at home traveled to Military Camp to cook and care for soldiers. They also took over family farms, shops, and businesses. Mercy Otis Warren wrote stories and Phillis Wheatly wrote poetry. Sybil Luddington rode to warn colonists of a British attack at Daulby, CT. Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and joined the army. Molly Pitcher carried water to soldiers and got the nickname Molly Pitcher. Her husband got a wound and she took his place at the cannons. Women may not be muscle men, but they can do great things. I look upon these people as idols, who fight for they think is right. :)
What part did Portsmouth Gosport and Hayling play in d-day?
Gosport
played a vital role in the preparations for D-Day.
There were over 39 centres of activity across the Borough. Fourteen of the caissons needed for the Mulberry Harbours were made in Stokes Bay.
Between November 1943 and April 1944, over 1600 men worked in all weathers, often working at night by arc lights. As one caisson was being launched, it toppled over, crushing and killing three men
A programme of beach hardening took place at Hardway,
Beach Street and Stokes Bay. Sections of concrete, which looked like bars of chocolate, were laid down to make it possible for lorries and armoured vehicles to embark onto the Landing Craft.
Many of the streets around the embarkation points became prohibited areas and local people needed special passes to move to and from their own homes.
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Please don't give the answer "It was his wife's father/his father in law.
I'm aware that the name of his wife's father was Frederick Ayer, but he died in 1918, long before these letters were written, so it obviously wasn't him who the letters were written to.
I can't seem to find any information about this
Only that the letters were written to a Frederick Ayers.
Any information will be appreciated
Thanks
Steve
In the Patton Papers there is a section that references Beatrice was writing to her brother Frederick Ayer, so it may be Patton's brother-in-law. No mention of a Frederick Ayers so it may be just a misspelling
How do you know if a women got off?
There is no real way of knowing, other than to take her word on it. All women act differently when they orgasm, and eventually you will be able to tell by her body language if you get to know her really well.
Yes, nylon is a thermoplastic. The FTC defines nylon as "a synthetic long-chain thermoplastic polyamide fiber..."
Where was most of the war supplies produced for the Allies during World War 2?
By far the greatest amount of war production occurred in the United States. Michael Montagne
What changes occurred in women's work roles during the postwar years?
many women lost their industrial jobs but returned to clerical jobs
Why did some people call the air raid siren Moaning Minnie?
Because minnie was a girl, who used to squeal like a pid and moan in night
What were the popular dances during World War 2?
Big Band swing music was popular during World War II. The Lindy Hop was a dance that started in the 1920s and was still popular till the late 1940s. They also did the Jitterbug and the Lambeth Walk.
What contrysides where children evacuated to?
The first eveacuation site was in Clacton-On-Sea but there were many different places such as Scotland and wales. Hope that helped!
What role did women play during the civil war?
cooking and cleaning. not much has changed since then, eh?
Why did people blackout their windows?
It was a requirement of the government that people and businesses blackout their windows and to use few lights so the Nazi Luftwaffe could not see places in London and elsewhere very clearly. That did work but then Hitler had the V2 rockets developed. They did not need light to land anywhere in the UK. The rockets did the largest amount of damage and terrorizing.
After the Battle of Britain ended the Luftwaffe pilots discontinued their night bombing raids but the black out rule remained in place.
What was done to female collaborators after the liberation of Paris?
Many of the "punishments" doled out to female collaborators are not fit for all to read. One punishment that can be read by all was shaving the head of the female collaborator. But this punishment was not exclusive to Paris, nor to the French. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
