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Why did the Americans set up their bases on the east side of Britain during World War 2?
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∙ 12y ago
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
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When were American bases set up in Britain during WW2?
They started in 1942.
Why did the Americans need bases in the south pacific?
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 .
Why did the Americans leave their base in the Philippines?
The Americans left their bases in the Philippines because Mount Pinatubo erupted and left the bases covered in lava.
What military bases did SC have during World War 1?
camp jackson and paris island
Why were military bases built in Texas during World War 2?
It's the biggest continental state. More space to build bases = Bigger bases. Bigger is better.
When did the Americans set up bases in Britain?
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.
World War 2 Where did they fight in Britain?
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.
What did the German target first during the battle of Britain?
RAF Bases
When were American bases set up in Britain during WW2?
They started in 1942.
How many US Air Corps bases in Britain in World War 2?
115
Were the Americans stationed near Didcot in World War 2?
Yes, there were many American air bases in the area.
Why did the Americans need bases in the south pacific?
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 .
Why did the Americans leave their base in the Philippines?
The Americans left their bases in the Philippines because Mount Pinatubo erupted and left the bases covered in lava.
Where were U.S. army air force bases in World War 2?
Europe: Great Britain Pacific: Philippines, and scattered thru out the islands.
What military bases did SC have during World War 1?
camp jackson and paris island
What did the US do to help Britain during the Battle of Britain?
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.
Why were military bases built in Texas during World War 2?
It's the biggest continental state. More space to build bases = Bigger bases. Bigger is better.
