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How many firefighters died in the Blitz World War 2?
The National Firefighters Memorial in London bears 997 names of fallen wartime firefighters. Most of them presumably died in "the Blitz" (1940-1941).
When were the first National Guard troops sent to Iraq following 911?
The first National Guard troops were deployed to Iraq in early 2003, following the September 11, 2001 attacks and the subsequent buildup to the Iraq War. The U.S. launched Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 20, 2003, and National Guard units began to arrive in the region shortly thereafter, with many being activated as part of the overall military response. The mobilization of National Guard forces marked a significant commitment of reserve components in the conflict.
What historical event took place in Arizona?
wwI,civil war in Arizona,the birth of the national guard and the border incident
What does the National Guard do in wartime?
They get deployed, as well. For a good part of the war in Iraq, National Guard and reserve troops actually were the majority of military personnel in-country.
Does the army National Guard actually go to war?
well 70% of the soldiers in Iraq right now are National Guardsmen, they are among the best trained for a reason Well...70% of the forces in the Iraqi war are Army National Guard, Army National Guard was also in a very important war...called the Revolutionary war, thanks to that war, America is it's own country, so yeah... the Army National Guard is kind of involved...this is exactly why schools should have military history classes.
When did the national guards mission change to include going to wars?
The National Guard's mission changed to include going to wars with the passing of the National Defense Act of 1916. This act authorized the federalization of the National Guard in times of war or national emergency, allowing them to be deployed overseas. Since then, the National Guard has served in various conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Where can you find a handbook for the National Guard?
Try the Imperial War Museum. Or any war related museum.
Is the civil war part of the branches of service?
The Civil War was a war not a branch of the service. The branches of service are Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. There is also the National Guard and the Coast Guard.
Is the job of National Guard very dangerous?
It can be depending on what job you are performing especially in war.
What president of the US was an artillery commander in the Mississippi's National Guard?
The only President that I know of that was a Commander of an artillery unit in the National Guard was Harry S. Truman, who was the Commander of 129th Field Artillery, Missouri Army National Guard, in 1918, During World War 1.
Is it right to be drafted from the National Guard?
People used to join the Guard for just that reason: to stay out of the regular Army that got shipped overseas and not used to bolster a destroyed dying military the way they are used now in Iraq.
When was the US Coast Guard first sent into action in the Vietnam War?
The US Coast Guard only protects the United States, they do not go over seas to fight.
