this is a guess but i would bet because they needed to be the shortest distance for flying missions to Europe - most fighters of the the day were short range and the heavy bombers just barely had enough fuel to reach Germany and return - also airfields needed to be close to the Germans intended targets to get fighters into the fight as quickly as possible to defend before the bombers reached their targets
They started in 1942.
During World War II, radar bases in Britain were strategically located across the country, particularly along the east and south coasts, to detect incoming enemy aircraft. Key sites included the Chain Home radar stations, such as those at Dover, Rye, and Bawdsey Manor, which formed the backbone of Britain's early warning system. Additional radar installations were positioned inland to provide comprehensive coverage and enhance air defense capabilities. These bases played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain, aiding the Royal Air Force in intercepting enemy bombers.
Americans needed bases in the South Pacific because they needed some places for boats to fuel up when traveling around to attack japanese. They would not be able to travel halfway around the world on only 1 tank of fuel =pfor vhs ppl = they felt that Japan would have to be invaded .
The Americans left their bases in the Philippines because Mount Pinatubo erupted and left the bases covered in lava.
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The American's set up bases in Britain during World War 2. These bases were used to house the military forces, store supplies and aide in communication.
Fighting never occurred in Britain in WWII, but the Germans bombed Britain (Civilian centers and military bases), and Britain did the same to Germany. Also, there were exchanges of artillery fire over the English Channel.
RAF Bases
They started in 1942.
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During World War II, radar bases in Britain were strategically located across the country, particularly along the east and south coasts, to detect incoming enemy aircraft. Key sites included the Chain Home radar stations, such as those at Dover, Rye, and Bawdsey Manor, which formed the backbone of Britain's early warning system. Additional radar installations were positioned inland to provide comprehensive coverage and enhance air defense capabilities. These bases played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain, aiding the Royal Air Force in intercepting enemy bombers.
Yes, there were many American air bases in the area.
Americans needed bases in the South Pacific because they needed some places for boats to fuel up when traveling around to attack japanese. They would not be able to travel halfway around the world on only 1 tank of fuel =pfor vhs ppl = they felt that Japan would have to be invaded .
The Americans left their bases in the Philippines because Mount Pinatubo erupted and left the bases covered in lava.
Europe: Great Britain Pacific: Philippines, and scattered thru out the islands.
The United States completed a swap of bases for old destroyers called the Lend-Lease act. The United States, as a neutral country, was not supposed to sell warships to Britain. Instead of selling, they loaned about 50 older destroyers to Britain for the duration of the war in exchange for the rights to use a number of British bases around the world. In the final months of 1941, the United States began selling extremely large quantities of war-related materials to Britain on credit. The materials were protected by American destroyers leading convoys. The United States agreed to protect certain British interests in the Western Hemisphere.
The U.S. transfer of 50 old destroyers geven to Britain in exchange for the use of eight British Atlantic bases.