Did anyone fight in Europe and the Pacific?

J. Lawton Collins made at Fort Leavenworth in 1983. “Lighning Joe” Collins was one of the few generals to fight in both the Pacific and the European theaters in World War II, and to my knowledge, the only one successful in both. (Generals Eugene Landrum and Charles Corlett, not so much.)

Did the Dutch fight in ww1?

The Netherlands remained neutral during the First World War, but was nevertheless significantly affected by it. Its army remained fully mobilized to counter any possible threat, and its economy felt the strain of both belligerents’ attempts to control the world’s sea lanes and supplies.

How many Danes joined the Waffen SS?

5,500 Danes
A total of 5,500 Danes joined the Waffen SS during the Second World War. They served primarily on the Eastern Front, often fighting under appalling conditions.

What happened in the Dutch East Indies in WW2?

Dutch East Indies campaign. The Dutch East Indies campaign of 1941–1942 was the conquest of the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) by forces from the Empire of Japan in the early days of the Pacific campaign of World War II. Forces from the Allies attempted unsuccessfully to defend the islands.

How did the Netherlands get involved in WW2?

On 8 December 1941, in a public proclamation, the Netherlands declared war on Japan. By 7:00 a.m. on the day of the attack, the East Indies government had warned merchantmen at sea to make for the nearest port.

How many armed resistance fighters were there in the Netherlands?

The armed resistance, in contrast, numbered only between 5,000 to 12,000, most joining in the last year of the war. THE NETHERLANDS HAD SUFFERED greatly from the global economic collapse in the prewar years, and its residents viewed Germany’s financial recovery under National Socialism with envy and suspicion.

What happened to the Dutch Legion in WW2?

AS THE WAR GROUND ON, new Dutch Waffen-SS units arose to replace those lost in combat. After suffering more than 80 percent casualties in Russia, the Dutch Legion was disbanded in April 1943; survivors merged with Norwegian and Latvian units to form a new battle group.