WWII

A detailed Summary of WWII

The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 marked the involvement of the United States of America into World War Two (II). The domineering of the German and Italian powers, as well as the attack by the Japanese threatened the freedom and democracy of the United States. As the young men of America were shipped off to war, they, as well as their families questioned their purpose in the battle. In time it was all too evident that the men, women, and children of the United States were to serve a crucial role in fighting World War II. From saving scrap metal, to working in factories, or fighting on the front lines; the efforts by so many facilitated in the fall of the Third Reich and other Axis powers. Never before had a nation worked together in such great scale to achieve a significant goal. The war would be lengthy and ruthless, and would not be won easily. Thousands of Americans were lost in unrelenting, unsympathetic, and grisly battles on land, water, and in the air. By the conclusion of World War II, combat hardened soldiers and civilians would have contrasting views about the preceding war, and the United State's involvement. A great nation had triumphed, yet at an immense cost to its people and the people of the other war tor

In response to Japanese conquests in Southeast Asia, the United Stated cut off exports to Japan. In retaliation, and without warning, Japanese planes bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii December 7th 1941. The following day, the U.S. declared war on Japan, resulting in Germany's declaration of war on the U.S. Although the war was won, great losses would be incurred to U.S. forces. While some view the war as a "good war," there have been other contrasting views. The view of women and their rights was drastically altered in the aftermath of the war. America's entry into World War II posed great opportunities for American women domestically. Yet ironically heightened fears in society, about the exact role that women should take on during wartime. People all over the world suffered. Hundreds of thousands of people died, and supposedly all for the sake of their countries. Families were annihilated, and men's psyche changed forever. Unfortunately, no one actually gained anything from it. The reality at the end of the war was that all of the countries (excluding the US) lost so much more than what they gained. Britain lost their power, France lost lives and land, Germany lost everything and Japan lost thousands of civilians. In the opinion by some soldiers and citizens alike, the war was a total waste. From many first hand accounts, one can only conclude, that there was almost no "good" to the war. If anyone were to believe that is was worthwhile, it was the people that didn't see their friends and allies getting slaughtered first hand. Some believe the U.S. fought and gained the peace that citizens have today, yet at an immense and horrendous cost to its people, and the people of the other war torn nations.

From taking care of the family farm, to building aircraft and weaponry in factories, women were becoming independent and enjoying their new "roles in life." Never before had women played such a crucial role in supporting the United States' economy and assisting in the war effort. "Rosie the Riveter" became the surname for the women assisting in the mass production of fighter and bomber aircraft, and they enjoyed it. Women took pride in their jobs and their independence. As the war dragged on, some began to question the necessity of the American bloodshed. "Enthusiasm waned and the public became cynical of the killing" (120). Although patriotism and support faltered, there was still a wa

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