cdestroyer
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I am curious as to how many on this forum consider the U.S. as "winning" the war in Europe?
You got that right, Don!Had it not been for the US involvement in WWII, most of Europe would now be speaking German.
True but I doubt many Americans view it as such.Winning the war was a team effort, not just an American victory .
On what basis would you make that statement, Keesha?True but I doubt many Americans view it as such.
You are correct. We convinced ourselves we were the great beacon of light for the entire world due to propaganda galore as if we alone defeated evil. Then Korea and Vietnam challenged that idea and taught us different. I recall all the stories we were taught in school as children about how great all of our heroes were as if they were as pure as holy water and that was amplified by TV. Not taking away from the enormous bravery/success our troops displayed in WWII but sacrifices were made by all nations in the fight to defeat Japan and Germany.True but I doubt many Americans view it as such.
rgp; I wonder, what would we have done with those countries. And would it have been just as good an idea as patton proposed in the taking of russia as well. It was a team effort as mentioned and yes later engagements taught us some valuable lessons. And if you look now at our military status, you would see we rely way to heavy on less and less, while other nations strengthen theirs.
I'm one. I was THERE. Been there/done that.
You can't discount the contribution of the USSR to winning WWII in Europe. 4 out of every 5 Germans, who were killed in the war, were killed by Russians. No one nation won WWII. The Allies won WWII.