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.
The U.S. declaration of war on Germany in December 1941 was primarily precipitated by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, which led to the U.S. entering World War II. Following this attack, Germany declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941, prompting the U.S. to respond in kind. Additionally, the growing threat of Axis powers and Germany's aggressive military campaigns in Europe contributed to the urgency for the U.S. to formally engage in the conflict.
Germany declared war on the US on 11 December 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
The event that precipitated America's entry into World War II was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This surprise military strike targeted the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, resulting in significant loss of life and damage to the Pacific Fleet. In response, the United States declared war on Japan the following day, December 8, 1941, marking its formal entry into the conflict. This declaration led to the U.S. also joining the Allies against Germany and Italy shortly thereafter.
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.
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.
The U.S. declaration of war on Germany in December 1941 was primarily precipitated by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, which led to the U.S. entering World War II. Following this attack, Germany declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941, prompting the U.S. to respond in kind. Additionally, the growing threat of Axis powers and Germany's aggressive military campaigns in Europe contributed to the urgency for the U.S. to formally engage in the conflict.
Germany declared war on the US on 11 December 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
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.
8 December 1941
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.
The event that precipitated America's entry into World War II was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This surprise military strike targeted the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, resulting in significant loss of life and damage to the Pacific Fleet. In response, the United States declared war on Japan the following day, December 8, 1941, marking its formal entry into the conflict. This declaration led to the U.S. also joining the Allies against Germany and Italy shortly thereafter.
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.
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.
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.
America declared war on Japan following the Pearl Harbor attack. The declaration against Germany and Italy came three days later.
The war declaration of US is from 12 December 1941.
Sinking of the Lusitania and breaking promises of un-restricted submarine warfare. Preventing U.S trade.