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The US did not declare war on Germany in 1941, Germany declared war on the US as a measure of solidarity with Japan after their attack on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines.

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What is the incident that sparked the US declaration of war on Germany?

Germany declared war on the US on 11 December 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.


What was the date that the US entered war?

WWI - Congress declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 and Austria-Hungary on December 7, 1917. WWII - Congress declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, and on Germany and Italy on December 11, 1941.


When did united state declares war on Germany?

Which war? For the USA WWI was declared in 1917 as allies and WWII declaration was made 12-8-1941 the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. In England they declared war on Germany in 1917 for WWI and in 1939 for WWII.


When did US declared war to Germany?

Germany declared war on the US on December 11th.AnswerThey didn't. Germany and Italy declared war on America, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour.AnswerDecember 8th, 1941


Which South American countries declared war on Germany in World War 2?

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominion Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay& Venezuela all declared war on Germany.Also involved was Chile who declared war on Japan in March 1945 and Columbia who never officially declared war but a "State of Belligerence" did exist with Germany.Costa Rica declared war Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany and Italy shortly afterwards.Cuba declared war of Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany and Italy on December 11th, 1941.Nicaragua declared war on Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany and Italy on December 11th, 1941.El Salvador declared war on Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany on December 12th,1941.Haiti declared war on Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany and Italy a few days later.Honduras declared war on Japan on December 8th, 1941 and Germany and Italy on December 13th.Guatemala declared war on Japan on December 9th, 1941 and Germany on December 12th, 1941.Dominion Republic declared war on Japan after the attacks on pearl harbour and on Germany and Italy after they declared war on the USA.Mexico declared war on Germany, Italy and Japan on May 22nd, 1942.Brazil declared war on Germany and Italy on August 22nd, 1942.Bolivia declared war on Germany on April 7th, 1943.Ecuador declared war on Germany on January 2nd, 1945.Paraguay declared war on Germany on February 2nd, 1945.Uruguay declared war on Germany, Italy and Japan on February 8th, 1945.Argentina declared war on Germany and Japan on March 27th, 1945.Both Peru and Venezuela declared war on Germany in 1945.

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What is the incident that sparked the US declaration of war on Germany?

Germany declared war on the US on 11 December 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.


When did the US enter war against Japan Germany and Italy?

Japan, Dec 7, 1941 (state of war existed); Dec 8, 1941 US declaration of war against Japan; Germany declared war on US December 11, 1941.


Declaration of war on Japan?

8 December 1941


When did Germany declared war on the us?

Germany declared war on the U.S. on 11 December 1941 (yes, that way round). As is ususal in such circumstances both countries recalled their embassy staff. It's a common fallacy to assume that a declaration of war has to be reciprocated. In other words, the U.S. had no need in international law to declare war on Germany.


What was the date of the us declared war on Germany?

The US declared war on Germany on December 11, 1941 in response to Germany's declaration of war on the US earlier that day. In a separate act on the same day, the US declared war on Italy, which had also declared war on the US. Germany and Italy declared war on the US in response to the US declaration of war on their ally Japan on December 8, 1941 in response to the Pearl Harbor attack.


What was the date that the US entered war?

WWI - Congress declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 and Austria-Hungary on December 7, 1917. WWII - Congress declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, and on Germany and Italy on December 11, 1941.


When did united state declares war on Germany?

Which war? For the USA WWI was declared in 1917 as allies and WWII declaration was made 12-8-1941 the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. In England they declared war on Germany in 1917 for WWI and in 1939 for WWII.


What did America declare on the 8th December 1941?

America declared war on Japan following the Pearl Harbor attack. The declaration against Germany and Italy came three days later.


Why US declares war on Bulgaria Hungary and Romania?

The war declaration of US is from 12 December 1941.


When did the US officially declare war on Germany in World War 2?

Germany declared war on the U.S. on 11 December 1941 (yes, that way round). As is usual in such circumstances both countries recalled their embassy staff. It's a common fallacy to assume that a declaration of war has to be reciprocated. In other words, the U.S. had no need in international law to declare war on Germany.


What precipitated the u.s. declaring war on Germany in 1941?

Sinking of the Lusitania and breaking promises of un-restricted submarine warfare. Preventing U.S trade.


When did US declared war to Germany?

Germany declared war on the US on December 11th.AnswerThey didn't. Germany and Italy declared war on America, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour.AnswerDecember 8th, 1941