Why did the US fight in Europe World War 2?

Answer 1

America was obliged to enter the war against Germany following it's declaration of war against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941. Japan was bound by treaty to Germany, so the USA could not enter a war against Japan without also taking on Germany as well. There was also the question of American loyalty to Britain, and fear of what could happen if Hitler overran ALL of Europe. Many Americans - both politicians and ordinary members of the public- were horrified at what was happening in Europe, and strongly believed that the US should go to Britain's aid when the war broke out in September 1939. Debate raged in Congress for over 2 years, with an agreement reached to support the British with arms, equipment, vehicles and ammunition- many young American men came over to England to enlist in the British Army, and countless shipments of military aid arrived in Britain every month. Despite the 18th Century War of Independence and some political differences, the United States at the end of the day felt strong kinship with the British, and was deeply pained to see it under threat of Nazi invasion. In addition to this, there was huge fear in the US that if the British Isles fell, the USA would be next in line. It was known that the Third Reich was very technically advanced, and becoming ever more so almost daily. Many US scientists and Congressmen knew that Hitler was secretly developing the Hydrogen bomb, as well as working on missile technology and intercontinental delivery systems. The prospect of a nuclear-armed Third Reich (exultant with victorious fervour and with all the facilities of it's conquered nations at it's disposal) launching an armada of warships and long-range bombers bristling with atomic weapons against the United States, was a nightmare beyond contemplation. America thus felt that it HAD- for it's own survival and that of it's ally Britain- to enter the War. Horrific though the tragedy of Pearl Harbour was, it provided President Roosevelt with the pretext he needed.

Answer 2

America did not want to get involved in the war before Japanese attacked .After Japanese bombing which killed 2,Answers.com Americans , congress declared war . A few days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the united states. The Japanese bombed pearl harbour and the united states declared war on them.This brings the country into World War II.

Answer 3

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The U.S. always wanted to get in the war but they felt that they had no reason to but when Pearl Harbor was attacked and U.S. declared war on Japan, then Germany and Italy declared war on us.

Answer 6

The Nazi's allies, Japan, attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawwaii, USA on 7th December 1941. The next day, USA was on England's side