Russia was the US's main enemy after WW2
The United States of America fought the Confederate States of America in the Civil war.
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union after World War II. While allies of Britain and the United States during the war, this was mainly because all considered Hitler to be their enemy. Directly, after the war, Britain and the United States ended their relationship with Stalin.
During World War 2, California was part of the United States, so any enemy of the U.S. would, by extension, have been an enemy of California. For example, Italy, Japan, or Germany.
The basic answer is yes. In truth, it was more of a "well, they're the enemy of my enemy, so I'll work with them" situation.
Fresh troops who outnumbered the enemy
The United States was fighting against an enemy who discriminated by race while allowing discrimination at home.
World War I Victory Medal - United States - was created in 1919.
United Kingdom
This was a direct attack on the US from Japan. By attacking the United States, the Axis were sending a message that they considered the US an enemy. This pulled the United States to fight back.
The Soviet Union was with the United States. if your in school make sure you pay attention in class from now on.
General Patton did not believe that the United States fought the wrong enemy during World War II. He was a strong advocate for defeating Nazi Germany and believed in the importance of fighting against the Axis powers.