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1 Research Paper Valerie Austin Colorado Christian University HIS-204A: America since 1877 Lilia Anand February 11, 2024

2 Research Paper World War II was a defining moment in history, shaping the course of the 20th century and leaving a lasting impact on the world. The Axis powers, consisting of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and Fascist Italy, and the Allied powers, which included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and others, emerged as the two main alliances during the conflict, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. The war encompassed a global scale, involving battles across Europe, the Pacific, Africa, and beyond, and resulted in immense human suffering and loss. However, in the end, the Allied powers emerged victorious, with the United States playing a pivotal role in securing this outcome. The United States' involvement in World War II marked a significant turning point, both for the nation itself and for the overall course of the conflict. Through a combination of political, military, economic, and technological factors, the United States and its allies were able to overcome the formidable challenges posed by the Axis powers. “America won the war essentially by harnessing capitalist methods to the unlimited production of firepower and mechanical manpower.” (Johnson, 1999, p. 782). This victory was not only a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought on the front lines, but also to the strategic and logistical efforts that underpinned the war. In this essay, we will explore the various factors that contributed to the United States and its allies achieving victory in World War II, drawing parallels with biblical principles that emphasize wisdom, unity, diligence, and perseverance. The United States and their allies won World War II due to a combination of factors in the areas of military, economics, and innovation/technology, as well as the political and cultural aspects.

3 Politically, the United States and its allies were able to form a strong and unified coalition to oppose the Axis powers. This coalition allowed for coordinated military strategies and the pooling of resources to effectively combat the enemy. The political leadership of the Allied powers, including figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of the war. Their ability to negotiate and coordinate strategies helped bring about the defeat of the Axis powers. In the Bible, Proverbs 24:6 states, "Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers," ( NIV Life Application Study Bible , 2019), which emphasizes the importance of political unity and strategic planning in achieving victory. Militarily, the United States and its allies were able to mobilize and deploy their forces effectively, using superior tactics and technology to gain the upper hand in key battles. One way this was achieved was through Operation Ultra. Operation Ultra was a top-secret program aimed at intercepting and decoding encrypted German and Japanese communications. The operation was a very important intelligence-gathering effort that helped the Allies learn about the enemy's military plans, troop movements, and other important details. At the heart of Operation Ultra was the successful code-breaking of the German Enigma machine, which was used to encrypt high-level military messages. Some of the most important people in this breakthrough were British scientist and cryptanalyst Alan Turing and his team at Bletchley Park. They were able to read a huge amount of captured German communications by making the electromechanical "Bombe" machines that could read Enigma-encrypted messages. ( Alan Turing and the Hidden Heroes of Bletchley Park , 2020) The information the Allies acquired from Operation Ultra was very helpful in understanding German military plans and actions. This information helped the Allies make very

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