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What was meant by the letters HAM during World War 2?
During World War II male marines often referred to female marines as being BAMs which stood for BROAD ASSED MARINES. The female marines returned the favor by referring to male marines as HAMs which stood for HAIRY ASSED MARINES.
Did us marines serve in europe during world war 2?
No, not as ground forces, although they did serve in France during World War 1. US Navy battleships and cruisers in the European Theater during World War 2 would have typically carried a small number of US Marines.
What was the total amount of troops sent to Vietnam by the end of the war?
By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War. By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War.
Island battle in which 4000 US Marines were killed?
During World War II, there were several island-battles in which 4,000 or more U.S. Marines would be killed. Earlier in the war, during the Guadalcanal Campaign, over 4,000 Marines were killed, while later in the war, in the Allied reconquest of the Philippines, roughly the same number would be lost in action.
Which branch of the armed forces lost the most men in World War 2?
Bomber Command
What was meant by the letters HAM during World War 2?
During World War II male marines often referred to female marines as being BAMs which stood for BROAD ASSED MARINES. The female marines returned the favor by referring to male marines as HAMs which stood for HAIRY ASSED MARINES.
Was there a minimum height for US soldiers in World War 2?
The minimum age of a soldier in World War II was 18 years old. However, many boys under that age used doctored documents to join the military before their 18th birthday.
Was actor Robert Stack listed in the Marines in World War 2?
No he was in the Navy.
Marines used the Navajo word for shark as code for what in World War 2?
destroyer
Are photos from World War 2 marines valuable?
It really depends in what kind of condition they are in.
Why did the US Marine Corps join in the world war 2?
The Marines are a branch of the United States military and thus served because the US went to war--it's not like the marines had a choice!
Did us marines serve in europe during world war 2?
No, not as ground forces, although they did serve in France during World War 1. US Navy battleships and cruisers in the European Theater during World War 2 would have typically carried a small number of US Marines.
What did the marines contribute in World War 2?
Some their lives, some their limbs, and others their sanity.
When did the Marines adopt the Tommy gun?
Thompson submachine gun was developed for use in World War I.
Who won The Battle of Okinawa in world war ii?
US Marines prevailed over the Japanese .
What country in the World War 2 had sub-marines called ''u-boats''?
Germany, they were submarines.
What language was used to encode military information for marines during world war 2?
Navaho
