WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WORLD WAR II

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the state of Florida Contribute to WWII?
A
Florida was the site of a surprise invasion by theJapanese
B
Florida is where the atomic bomb was secretlydeveloped
C
Florida was the site of many human rights atrocities
D
Florida played a vital role in the preparation and training of troops, sailors, and pilots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Florida’s weather conditions, flat land, and miles of accessible coastline made it ideal for the building of military training bases, especially for aviation and amphibious landing operations. By 1942, Florida had over 172 military installations, ranging from relatively small specialty camps to extremely large bases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because of its year-round mild climate, the state became a major training center for soldiers, sailors, and aviators of the United States and its allies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Training in the Sunshine State. In addition to providing military personnel, Florida played host to soldiers from across the United States as they began their training for service. Florida was an excellent training ground for troops because of its milder climate and variety of available terrain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Military Training Favorable weather and ample land made Florida one of the primary areas selected for military base construction during World War II. Between 1941 and 1945, more than 200 military installations were built or expanded in Florida, which required 1.2 million acres of land and cost $306 million.

Detailed explanation-5: -Florida’s weather conditions and flat land made it the perfect place for training, especially pilots. By 1942, America’s training facilities in Florida were heavily overcrowded. This led to the military taking over many hotel facilities.

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