Why the United States Entered the First World War: a Strategic Overview
Words: 650 1167When the guns of August roared in 1914, igniting the flames of World War I across Europe, the United States initially adopted a stance of neutrality. This position was largely influenced by the nation’s tradition of isolationism, a reluctance to entangle itself in the complex web of European alliances and conflicts that had sparked the war. However, by April 1917, the situation had changed dramatically, prompting the U.S. to join the Allies in the fight against the Central Powers. The […]