War and Military History encompasses the causes and effects, the courses and actions, the good and the bad, of warlike activities - from the earliest of times to present actions.

When did the Vietnam War start and end?

It started in 1954(the same year the Algerian War for Independance from france began) and ended in 1975 and went on longer in...

What were the causes of the East Timor conflict?

East Timor Conflict.Prior to WWII, East Timor was a Portuguese colony in what was then the Dutch East Indies. The Netherlands...

Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?

William's Victory Some factors in William's victory, which was not a foregone conclusion: Harold having to bring a good number...

What was the treaty of Versailles?

The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty which officially ended World War I between the Allied and Associated Powers and...

How did World War 2 end?

It ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. Germany surrendered on May 7th to the Western Allies, and May 8th...

Who did Sitting Bull defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

General George Custer's 7th Cavalry was defeated at the battle of the Little Bighorn. The 7th Cavalry was divided into three...

What were the most important battles of World War 2?

The Battle of Britain turned the war. No other battle was so pivotal. If the British had lost then the war was over as Hitler...

When was the first bomb made?

There are records of the Mongols using bombs against the Japanese as early as 1281 AD. The Chinese are commonly credited with the...

Who made the first bomb?

If you are talking about the first ATOMIC bomb, the the answer is complicated. The first bomb was built in the USA during WWII....

What were the long-term effects of the Mexican American War?

The Mexican-American War had many long-term effects. The first and most obvious is the vast territory Mexico was forced to give...

What kinds of things were invented because of war?

Machine rolled cigarettes- my father said either WW 1 or 2 it was easier for troops to smoke rather than carry cumbersome tobacco...

What does GI mean?

GI is short for Government Issue. However, these are all usual interpretations or misinterpretations: General Issue ...

Which war claimed the most lives?

World War II with just over 50 millionHowever, WW 1 cost about 10-12 million, but another 18 million(some estimates put the toll...

What were the changes in warfare and weapons between World War 1 and World War 2?

World War I was dominated by the machine gun and the artillery piece. Machine guns made yards of ground Between the wars nks...

What was the first fighter plane used?

At the beginning of WW1, planes were first starting to be used by the military of all sides. Popular imagination saw the...

How has Australia's attitudes and reasons for war changed since World War 1?

From my belief australian attitudes have changed only alittle from the WW1 but the reasons have changed greatly, as the attitude...

What is the war between the Turks and the Kurdish about?

International conferences have a nasty habit of drawing national boundaries along the crests of mountain ranges. This may be neat...

What were the Geneva Conventions?

There are 4 Geneva conventions (formed originally in Geneva, Switzerland) which set out a basis for humanitarian law and were...

When did the United States established its oldest existing overseas military base and where is it located?

Cuba is a correct answer, but the date is much earlier, at the beginning of the 20th century, say 1905, or thereabouts. As a...

Why would an attack be planned with the waxing gibbous moon?

A "waxing gibbous moon" is a nearly full moon that is illuminating from dusk to dawn. It is a lunar cycle that is nearly a week...

How did Ebenezer Macintosh view the wars of later 18th Century?

According to a summary on RAD Essays.com, "MacIntosh had known poverty all his life ... Service against the French offered the...

What was Australia's relationship with Asia from 1901 up to the Vietnam War?

Well, from what I know, Australia was fairly suspiscious & somewhat threatened by its neighbours during the time between 1901 &...

Whose lives are affected after a war?

all of our lives are affected after war

What is a klick?

A "klick" is slang for a kilometer, or 1000 meters. It's equivalent to about .6213 miles.  Other contributors have...

Who was Australia's most highly decorated soldier in history?

I would say probably ALbert Jacka further info at http://www.hellfire-corner.demon.co.uk/jacka.htm OR ...

What are Prisoners of War?

Enemies captured by the other side For about the last hundred years, most nations have agreed on who are POW's and what...

How have women's roles in combat affected them after the war?

each person is different next to women are not authorized in combat just in the rear line not actuall grunt work

What was the outcome of the Chinese War?

AnswerNeed more info. Are you talking about the war between China and Japan(1937-1945)?  AnswerPlenty of Wars that China...

Is the Pakistani army any good?

The Pakistan Army is one of the world's largest armies, it is not a militia, as militias do not have numerious armored and...

What were the four bloodiest wars in history?

Since WW2 with about 50-60 million, WW1 10-12 million (with another 18 million killed by the resultant global flu), the war in...

What is the War Powers Act?

That is a law, passed by congress after the Vietnam War, over President Nixon's veto, and of dubious constitutionality, which...

How did airplanes change war?

Airplanes changed the face of war during the Great War. At the beginning of that war, in 1914, aircraft were in their infancy,...

Can a country be neutral in a world war?

Spain remained neutral throughout WWII as well. "World War" isn't a designation that makes participation mandatory, it is a label...

What is a Pogue?

A derogatory slang term used by combat military personnel to describe other military personnel with office, administrative or...

Has World War 1 or 2 had a larger impact on the world today?

I would like to point out that the Versailles Treaty ending WWI contributed to the start of WWII along with other...

What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

The English (who had been camped waiting for the Normans [or french] to invade) raced up to fight the Viking force that had...

What did Lincoln wish and fight for?

Lincoln felt that if he didn't fight the confederate states that the very soul of the country would be gone. He was fighting to...

How do you find information about the debate over gas warfare from 1920-1945?

Go to your local library and ask a reference historian for a historiography or list of historiographies regarding World War I.

What food supply did the soldiers have?

AnswerThis is too general a question to answer here. Rations and supplies varied greatly with the individual armies, the...

What was the weight of the bomb dropped by the plane near John Simpson and his crew?

500-pound LDGP (Low-drag, general-purpose), Mk 82 bombs with Mk 15 retarding fin.

What was the Christmas truce?

(On Christmas Eve and Christmas day, 1914, British and German forces at various places along the front met informally in no-man's...

What are the differing viewpoints of Americans and Mexicans on the Mexican-American War?

Americans felt that because Mexico wast willing to sell Texas they had the right to provoke them to start a war by building a...

What is 'total war'?

A total war is a war fought on all fronts. It has full support of the country and everyone is involved helping towards the war...

Who has the worst military?

Who has the Worst Military? Bermuda ranks last in military expenditures as a percent of their national gross domestic product....

Was the atomic bomb a good cause to go to war?

The United States did not go to war over the atomic bomb. We used it to end a war. During WWII there was a race to build the...

Is it true that the American flag is allowed to be displayed vertically with the union to the right for the recognition of fallen heroes?

In accordance with Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1, Section 7 paragraph 1: When displayed either horizontally or...

How many people died in both world wars?

Approximately 11,000,000 in WWI. Approximately 60,000,000 in WWII.

What was the US foreign policy in the World War 1 and 2 era?

The U.S. policy for WWI was isolationism and for WWII it was too isolationism until Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Where can you find information on the Mexican Revolution?

Answeryou would probably try going to the library or the internet. or you could go to this website: mexicanrevolution.com!!! (ha,...

Who were the command team members?

Specificity is a virtue. Command of what? Team of what? There is not enough information here to elicit a cogent response. Good...

Who are the best special forces in the world?

Post your opinion without arguing please! Moved several posts to the Discussion area since here only answers are allowed....

If you job for the Alamo School District can you be fired if you are convicted of a crime?

Virtually all schools public and private have what is called a "moral clause" in teacher and employee contracts. Whether or not...

How did unresolved issues from World War 1 lead to World War 2?

Reputable historians and others argue that WWII was a continuation of WWI. I see things a small differently. WWI did not leave...

What was the life expectancy of a US soldier in Vietnam?

Stats show that when the action was at it's highest, a total of 500,000 Americans were in Vietnam. Every year approx., 10,000...

Was Britain the cause of the most deaths during the years of empire building?

The British Empire lasted from perhaps the days of Cromwell till a small after the end of WW2. Nobody kept a headcount of the...

What are the causes and effects of the Lebanon war?

The main causes of the war in Lebanon was the fact that the Syrian government had forced itself into Lebanon, and the Lebanese...

What changes happened to the countries involved in World War 1?

Well, a number of monarchies changed to republics. People were sick and tired of monarchs deciding to step in war. A large...

Is there a military discharge as general -other than honorable conditions?

There are 3 discharges. Honorable, Other than honorable, and Dishonorable. This answer is Wrong, there are 5 types of...

What is the Borodino battle's historical significance?

The greatest battle in the war of 1812 when Napoleon invaded Russia took place near the village of Borodino Sept. 7th 1812 and...

How many American veterans from World War 2 and the Korean and Vietnam Wars die each day?

This report, http://www.illinoisleader.com/opinion/opinionview.asp?, averages it by week and claims there are 10758 dying each...

Who invented military cavalry?

I will not comment on China, but since the Chinese had chariots for many years after 2637 BCE, it would suggest that the Chinese...

Why was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated because a nationalistic group called the Black Hand Society did not want him to rule over...

Who has the worlds most powerful navy?

USA. The US Navy's combined tonnage is greater than the next 13 largest navies combined. It operates 11 of the world's 15...

What roles did American women play on the homefront during World War 2?

A lot of women went to job in the factories in america. A lot of jobs were left vacant by men who joined the war. and the women...

Was World War 1 or 2 more devastating?

This question is very broad being that both were very devastating in different regards. If you are talking about deaths, WW2 was...

How did the Vietnam War end?

The war officially ended on 30 April, 1975, with the drop of Saigon (which was renamed Ho Chi Minh City). Troops of the South,...

Which army guards the nation at the higest war point in the world?

In the Himalayas you have a potential three way tie between Pakistan , India and China. I think the latter two are most likely...

Does India or Pakistan have a stronger army?

Although India has greater army in numbers, if you analyze previous wars between the countries Pakistan's army seemed to have the...

When did Italy enter World War 2?

11 June 1940 Italy enter war on side of Axis powers. The Italians entered the war in 1940 as an ally of Germany. Their...

When was the Arumer Black Heap or Arumer Zwarte Hoop disband?

The Arumer Black Heap was founded in 1515 by Pier Gerlofs Donia (aka Grutte Pier). It was a band of warriors, brothers in arms,...

Where was the first land battle in the Philippines of the Spanish American War fought and by whom?

Initial Fighting On July 25,1898 as troops were digging trenches the Spanish began to fire upon their expected position. The...

What events led to the American Revolution?

During the period when the colonies were being founded and were developing, say from 1609 to 1760 or so, slow communications and...

Which was the best army in ancient times?

It is more simple to understand what Army was the best in ancient times you see there are many army's that were classed as great ...

Who was affected by the holocaust?

The world was affected by the Holocaust and rightly so. Jews, gays, and pretty much anyone who wasn't perfect. Specifically...

How many people through history have been killed in secular wars vs. religious wars?

Start here: http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/warstats.htm

Which US President was the first Commander in Chief of the military?

George Washington It was not George Washington. Former president John Adams was the father of the military. When George...

What are some examples of how women made a difference on the home front?
Are medics allowed to pull perimeter guard duty?

AnswerNo. They carry weapons for defensive purposes only.  AnswerNot only no but NO NO NO NO!!!!! If you are a medic, you...

Which Japanese cities were attacked with atomic bombs?

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Who was Bismarck?

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince von Bismarck, Count von Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke von...

What present USA States were part of Mexico in the past?

The total states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and...

Did World War 1 or 2 have a larger impact on the 20th Century?

AnswerBOTH HAD LARGE IMPACT SOME HISTORIANS BELIEVE IT IS THE SAME WAR WITH A REST IN BETWEEN WWI AND WWII WIPED OUT GENERATIONS...

Does America or Britain have a stronger conventional military?

The US military is much stronger than Britain's in terms of quantity and a bit better in terms of quality. Britain has...

What is the history of Dutch Troopers?

This may or may not help. Hope it does http://www.waroverholland.nl/index.php?url=/summary_day_1_9.html

Who said the quote like 'I have found the enemy and it is us'?

The original statement was "we have found the eneny and he is us". It came from a newspaper cartoon written by Walt Kelly. and...

What is the cause that United States of America is still unable to trap Osama Bin Laden?

Ask him yourself some reasons are that loyalty is strong in them areasThe United States can't just barge into Pakistan without...

Who was or is the best soldier in the world?

Dave Turner. Genghis Kan's mongols. No ancient army in the world can defeat them, not even the most richest, well armed and...

What military unit was stationed in Wanfried Hesse Germany after 1945?

The US 7th Army and the 24th Constabulatory Squadron.

How much does a military servicemen cost?

Thats a hard one to answer, of course all solders recive great training in all of the services. While this is not cheap you have...

Which country first used poison gas of any kind in any war?

How Stuff Works. "How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works." 2002. <http://www.howstuffworks.com/Biochem-war.htm>(10...

Why did the founding fathers make the President the commander-in-chief of the military?

That was to insure that a military coup was virtually impossible. Washington had been the head of the army, and it made sense to...

Does war ever have a good ending and if so what are its benefits?

No war ever has a wholly good ending, it is only a mixed blessing. The lives lost are a tragic waste, but the advances made by...

What are the realities of the American Mexican war?

The U.S.-Mexican War�(1846-1848): The Mexican-American War was the first major conflict driven by the idea of "Manifest...

What were the similarities and differences in technology during World War 1 and World War 2?

Well World War I was fought in the trenches and some under water. But in World War II we had improved bombs and aircraft the...

Why did the Army decide to go beret for the entire service?

It was to make everyone look better and improve moral. i dont think it worked cause some lazy ones complained about having to...

Who was the first African-American staff officer in the US armed forces?

Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. Entered the officer ranks in 1898 during the war with Spain. In November 1944 he...

Could the Italian Mafia have had access to fighter planes in the 1920s?

Mafiosi could have served in Italy's tiny Air Corps then. Italian-Americans of course DID serve in the US Army Air Corps and...

How does a concentration camp differ from an extermination camp?

General Difference Between A Concentration Camp vs Extermination Camp:  NOTE: For information on the the difference as...

What was the first war in which the draft was used?

The draft started...."The Government instituted the Nations first peacetime draft in September of 1940 and began to prepare...

What is conscription?

Conscription is the forced enlistment of citizens of a country to fight for their country. In Britain and some other countries...