It was so much easier to defend than attack in World War 1. There were so many enemies all around and it was only logical for countries to defend themselves.
They were occupied by the Germany in World War 2 so it was easier to attack Endland.
Singapore was considered a major stronghold there to defend Australia in case of Japanese attack.
Defensive (which is easier) - with a potent war-aim, to defend the homeland against the invader.
to defend against the dragons
The British & French were too far removed to defend Poland from the Germans, however... the Russians (Soviet Union) actually helped Hitler attack Poland not defend it. The Russians then annexed the eastern portion of Poland. At no point in World War 2, even when the Russians became Allies, did they defend Poland.
he wanted to defend against attack, not start a war
the united states entered world war II and proceded to defeat Germany liberate the Jews defend against japaneese and drop the first atomic bombs on hiroshima and nogosaki sp? ending the war in the pacific world war 2 happend after pearl harbor
the attack on pearl harbor.
It was the World War II, and it was the attack by Japan on Pearl Harbour that brought America into the war. America fought alongside the Allies in Europe against Germany, and in Asia/Pacific against Japan.
The December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, without provocation, inspired the U.S. to defend itself and take part in the World War. On December 8, 1941 the US declared war on Japan and on December 11, 1941 Germany declared war on the U.S.
To defend themselves from the Germans like in World war 1 and to stand up to Hitler
He wasn't reluctant to defend Sumter, but the attack was a surprise and began the war so he needed troops.