what specific actions do you think the u.s. should have taken aginst the axis powers from 1937 to 1939?

Answer 1

At this period in history the United States was in an isolationist mood.Japan had occupied Manchuria and Germany was in the process of building up its military in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.We where sticking our heads in the sand.We and our allies should have given Germany short notice to stop its buildup(30 days)Japans war in Manchuria should have been given us fair notice also.But at this time our military was ill equipped for war.This gave Japan the time to attack Pearl Harbor.After the attack on Pearl Harbor Adm Yamamoto supreme commander of the Japanese Imperial Navy said"I am afraid that we have awakened a sleeping giant and have filled him with a terrible resolve" We have not been the same ever since.

Answer 2

In light of the world economic condition at the time (the great depression) and the British and French governments policy of appeasement in order to avoid a new European war, The United States was restricted in her actions. After open hostilities broke out on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, and December 7, 1941 when Japan attacked the United States FDR twice asked congress to declare war on Germany but was rebuffed. Aid was supplied through the Destroyers for Bases Agreement in 1940 and the Lend-Lease Act of 11 March 1941 which lasted until the end of the war.

Answer 3

None, really. Early intercession on the US part would have delayed the inevitable because the root problem would not have been solved - namely the severe restrictions placed on Germany from the Treaty of Versailles. By the time 1937 rolled around the ultra-nationalist movement had taken a very strong foothold and the only way to stop it was a very definate and costly defeat followed by assisting a dignified rebuilding.

Answer 4

I believe the situation was handled correctly. No matter how badly FDR wanted in the war the nation was not behind him. Secretly supplying Brittian and France was enough for the time being.

Anything more and history might be written differently.

Answer 5

That was 70 years ago. It doesn't matter now.

Answer 6

Nuked 'em whilewe had the chance to w/o retaliation, in my opinion.