Whats the U.S attitude towards World War 2?

Question

First of all I'd like to say I'm not anti-American, as a British person living in Britain there is so much about American culture that I love. However, when viewing a news report this evening covering the story of a British serviceman killed by American friendly fire in Iraq, the consensus of Americans interviewed on the street was that British people should be grateful that the US "saved" them in WW2, let alone complain about American friendly fire in a present day war. Its like they believed the US was almost holy in their world status. Am I the only person that thinks the war began in 1939 and that Pearl Harbour was the reason the US joined WW2? Is it right that movies such as Saving Private Ryan and U-571 only focus on the US contribution to World War 2? My granddad was in active combat back then and was a brave and most of all humble fighter - surely that is geniune selfless altruism? I really don't want to think that millions of people could have this attitude.

Answer 1

Of course i wasnt around then, but the history books have shown us that America pulled together and made many sacrifices because WW2 was a justified war and America along with the rest of the world was in danger.
Some try to compare the Iraq war with WW2, thats just so far off base its not even woth debating.
I know WW2 wasnt just about America vs the rest of the world. I know of the sacrifices that Britain and others made. I know that the war started in 1939, not 41. A few Americans might not know those facts, but most of us do.

Answer 2

The problem is that most Americans believe the Hollywood version of history and not what really happened.They will also tell what a great help they were in sending supplies etc to Britain under the lease-lend system.
What they wont tell you or don't know is that the US govt charged Britain such extortionate rates of interest,they effectually bankrupted the country.Food rationing was still in place 10 years after the end of the war

Answer 3

Europe had been taken over, and England was virtually under seige. All Hitler had to do was cross the English Channel, and they would all be speaking German. The crisis was so severe that Churchill began training civilians to take up arms, and kept on cajoling FDR to enter the war to help him. In fact, Churchill contacted FDR through diplomatic code even before he was made Prime Minister, arguing that the US was their last hope. People such as Joseph Kennedy--who was the American ambassador to England at the time-- was upset that Churchill was communicating directly with FDR at the time that he covered up the arrest of a American communication clerk who was passing on secrets to Nazi agents. Kennedy wanted to blackmail FDR about the President's offer for help, so he could become President himself. Kennedy even went so far as to say that Hitler would eventual conquer England that the US should be opening diplomatic talks with him. Thankfully, FDR blackmailed Kennedy about his pro-Nazi attitudes and had him replaced just right after Churchill became PM. Even after he became PM, Churchill did everything he could to get the Americans into the war, even illegally plotting with FDR to sell him destoyers. Years before Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Act, making it illegal to get involved in foreign wars. Knowing how serious the situation was, Roosevelt broke the law, and sent Churchill destoyers. He also allowed American pilots--the Eagle squadron--to join the RAF. As for saving Private Ryan and U-571, first of all they are American writers, and secondly, just by the sheer number of men, America contributed far more than England. This, of course, doesn't dappen the sacrifices the British made during the war. They fought alongside of their allies and took thousands of casualities just like their allies.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sadly many Americans feel that way. Humility is not their long suit and I agree with you whole heartedly.

Answer 6

bush suck and wants ww3