Question

How did the Destroyers for Bases agreement of 1940 help Britain?

How did the Destroyers for Bases agreement of 1940 help Britain?

Answer 1

Answer:

Under the terms of the Agreement, the United States gave the British 50 obsolete destroyers in exchange for 99-year leases to territory in Newfoundland and the Caribbean. The territories would be used as United States air and naval bases. Substantial legal obstacles complicated the deal. Attorney General Robert H.