Why didn't america fight in World War I or World War II?

Question

americans all hid in Canada when the proverbial stuff hit the fan. Why are you guys so cowardly?

Answer 1

Poo poop dee doo.......

Well judging from some of the answers to your question it seems that people are "ON TO YOU". Of course I figured you out several questions ago.

Now why don't you be a good "little" BOY and go feed your camel?

See you in your next question ..... "dinky".

*kiss*

Answer 2

The United States did of course fight in both World Wars. So did the Canadians, in their case throughout both wars.

In the First World War, fresh American troops made all the difference, enabling the Allies to break through after the last German attacks of 1918. Their Commander, General Pershing, was one of the shrewdest military leaders of the twentienth century. He worked hard at a political level to ensure that the Americans were commmitted to battle effectively, rather than be added ineffectively to exhausted French and British formations. He ensured that his troops were thoroughly trained so that they got through when they attacked. Both of these things contrast with the British, who let their armey be largely destroyed on the Somme to be seen to be fighting alongside the French at the time of the Verdun massacre, even though the equipment (notably tanks) and training needed for a breakthrough were not yet ready. They did not have the guts to say "no" to the French. One reason why the US had less than its share of casualties was that Pershing did have these guts.

The US fought very bravely against the Japanese in World War II, as did individuals on the Western Front. However, at a collective level their actions were more open to criticism from a UK point of view. Firstly, they insisted on using transport to give their troops, much more highly paid than English ones, luxuries and topnotch equipment when the English were desperate even for basics like food. This was not helped by the failure of the United States to mobilise its huge industrial economy to the intensity that the UK had found necessary in order to survive. Secondly, much of the heaviest fighting was borne by English and Commonwealth (notably Canadian) troops: for instance the British held the Germans at bay whicle the US troops wheeled around them to break out of Normandy and the British bore the brunt of Arnhem. Thirdly, there are suspicions that the Americans held back in 1945 to let the Russians get to Berlin and carve up Europe into Soviet and American spheres. Fourthly, my impression is that Eisenhower, however lauded he has been, was not Pershing's equal as a leader. Too much of the invasion of Europe was bureaucratic, lumbering and slow under his supreme command. All this combines to give an impression from a British point of view that, only in comparative terms, the Amercians were "not at the races". Conversely, people in the UK (and still more Russia) tend not to realise the extent to which the war against Japan, which after all had directly attacked the US in a way that Hitler had not, was the priority for the USA.

Last and most importantly, without the United States Germany would have won both World Wars.

Answer 3

Yes they were slow in entering the wars - but by the end of WW1 there were about 5 Million US troops in the thick of the fighting and in WW2 16 Million US troops were involved. A few did dodge the conscription draft - and in WW1 a few states of German origin voted against involvement (you can understand that) but on the whole, once they entered the wars the US made a magnificent and sacrificial contribution to the final outcome. Many brave Americans died so that the likes of you could have the freedom to spout absolute junk. Go and learn some history and stop trying to be provocative. Can you say you have done something as useful and brave as their veterans?

Answer 4

You've got it all wrong. The Americans fought in WW-One as well as WW2. Read the history of both these wars.

In WW2 so many American pilots wanted to participate, before the USA had entered the war, that they flew their light aircraft to Canada and enlisted with the Royal Air Force. Eventually the Americans were given their own squadron in the RAF, "The Eagle Squadron" and played a major role in the Battle of Britain.

During WW2 here in UK, some 28,000 American Service personnel lost their lives fighting Nazi Germany. When you come to London visit their memorial at St.Paul's Cathedral in the American Chapel, and read the book of their names.

Their names liveth forever. We will remember them.

Answer 5

Idiot!!!!Check the history books.Go and see how many US war graves are in Europe and the Pacific.
How can you post this question so willy nilly without doing any research.And the US marines lost a lot of men during WW1 even though they were late getting there.It was their arrival that prompted Germany to quit,and don't forget that it was not the USA quarrel.I am British so idiots like you show us all up

Answer 6

Funny, I didn't think of U.S.A could fit into Canada....

You must be either reading the wrong history book, or you are claiming that the 1% who dodged the draft (to go to war with Veitnam) to represent of all of the United States in all wars.

(P.S.) There is no "America". There is North America and South America. North America includes the U.S.A, Canada, and Mexico.

You need a better history book.

Answer 7

Er...Actually, we DID fight in both wars! Try cracking open a history book every once in a while. Or if you're not much into reading, watch "Saving Private Ryan" and "Flags of Our Fathers".

By the way, my grandfather served in both Europe and the Pacific during the Second World War.

Answer 8

The Americans fought on our side in both World Wars.

Answer 9

You obviously have a very week grasp on reality. Or you have "jaunted" here from some bizarre alternative Universe.

Speaking as a Brit, baiting Americans is about as sensible as poking a Cobra with a stick, if your lucky you will just lose the eyes.

Answer 10

Americans fought in both world wars.

Answer 11

They came into the world war 11 only because japan bombed them.We have only recently paid them back the money they lent us for the war.