Anti War and Pro War Movements of the 20th Century

The Second World War began in September of 1939 and was between the Allies and the Axis. It began with Germany’s unprovoked attack and conquest of Poland, and involved Britain and France from the beginning. Its origins lay in German resentment at the terms of the Treaty of Versailles (1919), the economic crisis of 1929-30, which favored the rise to power of Fascist dictators, the failure of the League of Nations to gain international acceptance for disarmament, and the policy of imperialism adopted by Germany, Italy and Japan as a means of acquiring raw materials and markets. As a part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to accept full responsibility for the First World War, which then led up to the outbreak of the Second. The

Thus in conclusion, the drafting of young American men by the American government and the subsequent reaction of draft protests, added to the chaotic situation the Policy makers were facing due to the public disorder created, but at the same time also evidenced the limitations of the student’s power and ability to truly gain significant public support and be taken seriously. Such limitations will reoccur later and mark one of the reasons why the student’s movement was not fully responsible for the withdrawal of American troops in 1975.

The United States entered World War I because of German submarine warfare against merchant ships trading with Britain and France, which led to the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in which 128 American lives were lost. [3] The US had also intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram which had been sent between Germany and Mexico, urging Mexico to declare war against the United States. [4]

America entered World War I on April 6th, 1917. America was justified in joining the war due to German attacks on U.S. ships or ships that contained U.S. citizens. While there are counter arguments that could be made, I believe America was correct in entering the war.

World War II began on September 1, 1939 with Germany’s invasion of Poland a week after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Officially known as a treaty of non-aggression between the Soviet Union and Germany but secretly containing a protocol in which several European countries were divided into “spheres of influence” between the two powers.

America had no intention of entering WWI as President Woodrow Wilson had declared their policy of neutrality in 1914 after the continent of Europe had erupted in conflict. President Wilson aimed to deal with all participants in the war in a fair way that did not show signs of allegiance to either side as he tried to help find a way towards peaceful resolution. Happenings in Europe soon changed Wilson’s view of neutrality. Many American lives had been lost at sea after the sinking of the Lusitania and other ships due to Germany’s unrestricted submarine attacks. Germany refused to alter their methods which forced Wilson to ask Congress for a declaration of war in 1917.

World War I began in 1914 but America remained neutral until its entrance into the war in 1917. The U-boats sinking of the British liner Lusitania in 1915, the sinking of five American ships in 1917, and the “Zimmerman telegram” sent from Germany to Mexico led up to America’s declaration of war. America’s involvement in World War I not only impacted the war front but also the home front.

​War takes a toll on those who fight, or are affected by it, this is undeniable. Over the course of the 20th Century, within the U.S. Military and Psychiatric Community the way that this effect is identified and treated has changed many times based on the conflict and the mindset of the American public. The purpose of this report is to discuss the history of the mental effect of the trauma created by US involvement in wars within the 20th Century and the steps that were taken in those eras to predict, prepare and treat for those effects.

World War I, also known as the Great War, was centered in Europe and began in July of 1914. In the beginning of the World War I the United States of America was neutral, this was because this was United States policy. In fact the text book states that in 1914, President Wilson said n, “Americans must remain impartial in thought as well as action” (Davison, Delay, Heyrman, Lytle, Stoff, pg. 635). However, on May 7, 1915 when a German U-boat sank a British liner named Lusitania killing 1200 men, women, and children including 128 Americans. This along with the intercepted telegram from the Germany to Mexico inviting them to join German forces

Although World War Two began in 1939, the United States did not enter the conflict until 1941. They reason why the United States entered the war so late is due to the fact that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Before the USS Indianapolis was sunk it delivered materials to create the atomic bomb that the US dropped instead of invading the Japanese Homeland. Because the casualties would be so high. This sinking of the USS Indianapolis was one of the most tragic sinkings in World War Two

From the late 1950s to the late 1970s a phenomenon erupted over the United States. A proud counter culture was born in the midst of the Vietnam War. Many people protested against the Vietnam War and the horrors that many people saw on TV because of it. Many incidents triggered the Anti-War movement and the Hippie counter culture such as the growing United States involvement in Southern Vietnam, the gruesome images that the evening news showed uncensored, the draft that caused many thousands of men to lose their lives and their minds as the end result of the war. This war triggered a great sense of what is right and wrong in specifically young people. Social justice and moral justice were some of the main focal points of the Anti-War and Hippie movements. This war allowed teenagers and young adults to have power in what they believe in and to stand up against unjust killings of our men and innocent lives in Vietnam. The eighteen-year span of the war from 1956 -1975 saw the rise and eventually the fall of the anti-war movement and the hippie movement.

The impact of World War on social movements, which is including, destroyed empires and created new nationalities. Also, encourage independence movements in the colonies in Europe. In addition, revolutionize new relations between States and establish peace movement. In contrast, there was increased social unrest in Latin America and that affect on youth and women. Aslo, the women belong to many groups, women's movement for the rights of equality and participation in social activities. (Social Movements, By Stefan Rinke)

Nothing can impact society like war. War can be viewed as noble and just, or cruel and inhuman, as well as everything in between. War affects everyone in society whether they are fighting in a foreign country or waiting at home for a loved one to return. War is an indispensable part of civilization; found at every chapter of human history. It is the culmination of the basic survival instinct when provoked. As has the technique of battle; society's view on war has changed as well. Today the act of war has become almost shameful, whereas in earlier eras war was glorified and heroic. American society's view on war has changed also. Our history, even as a young country has seen a great deal

World War II began when Germany invaded Poland when Hitler tried convincing Britain and France that the invasion was a defensive act by bringing living space for the Germans but Britain and France was not convinced. “Hitler gave orders for the Poland invasion to begin on August 26, but on August 25 he delayed the attack when he learned that Britain had signed a new

In 1939, Hitler’s Nazi military invaded Poland starting World War II. The Axis Power fought for land expansion and military conquest. Ultimately 20 different countries would join forces to fight against the Axis Power. However, many countries were slow in joining the movement, including the United States of America. In the 1930's, the United States of America followed isolationism, which is the policy of isolating a