The American Military History

Running head: THE AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY
The American Military History
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1THE AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY
Response to Question 1
The United States of America has always followed a policy of isolationism (Brock,
2015). When the First World War broke out, it was mainly contained within the European
continent; the United States simply observed it from afar. This stance of the United States was
expected since many of its people were immigrants, especially from various countries of Europe,
so it was difficult for them to pick a side. However, the United States was compelled to enter the
War when due to the notorious activities of Germany. Germany launched an aggressive
submarine warfare against the enemy countries and this resulted in the sinking of several
American merchant ships as well (King, 2016). This angered the United States who then decided
to join the Great War on the side of the Allied Powers in 1917. America’s entry into the First
World War was significant as it had several important repercussions for the European countries.
The fresh infusion of American military into the long tiring War titled the War in favor of the
Allies (Brock, 2015). This greatly demoralized the German forces, The United States provided
the immediate relief to the Allied Forces by giving them the requisite ammunitions and food
rations.
The contributions of the United States was not only limited to the provision of food and
armaments, but, the inclusion of a new powerful country in the War greatly boasted the morale
of the Allied forces. Thus, the United States’ contribution to the Great War was severely
underestimated to just physical help (Brock, 2015). It failed to take into account the emotional
support which is the most important kind of support in a battlefield.
Response to Question 7