What are some examples of countries that had to ally themselves with an enemy in time of war or disaster?
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people seem to forget that back in the 80's we were allies with Iraq and Saddam Husein . the links i have given not only show you this but give detailed info. \nhttp://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article2038.htm\n  \nall most every country that we have gone to war or had some type of military involvement with has come back to bite us in the butt.
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During WWII, Canadians and Americans joined the British Air Force to fight against the Nazis before their own countries were at war.  That is a good example of fighting for another country against a tyrant dictator.
768344
I wonder this myself some times, especially by countries which really do not have all that great relationships with the U.S, such as N.Korea, China, and Russia just to name a few. An invasion against the U.S. will only be possilbe if invaders ally, I do not see it possible that one country can invade the U.S. though.
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That depends on which treaty you are talking about. Japan and Italy were Germany's ally. Germany had a treaty with Russia that Hitler stupidly changed his mind about and then attacked Russia. After Germany surrendered, there was a treaty with United Kingdom, France, Russia and the United States.
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There are several examples in history of the superpower losing a war everyone thought they would just walk through.  Vietnam is one of these.  The VC knew that if they could just hold out long enough, the US would just go away due to exhaustion.  The same is true in Iraq; the populace knows we as a citizenry will start to DEMAND the troops come home because we are tired of the losses.\n\nAnother example is our own revolution against Britain.  Washington knew if he could keep the army together the Brits would eventually get tired of throwing away men they needed on European fronts and go away.  That's pretty much what happened.  It didn't hurt that we had French support, but the end was inevitable for Britain -- and us.  It is impossible to fight a population of insurgents without doing too much damage to those who support us in the region.  See also: Vietnam, Afghanistan.\n\nWhy do people think we can win?  They don't study political science and history -- I do.
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After overthrowing an evil regime, would you think it smart to leave a country in ruins? The world learned a lesson after leaving Germany to rot after WWI, and look at what type of tyranical government came along after that.\n\nIn most cases of war, especially lately, it is not the case that a whole country is entirely against another. In the cases of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, it was more or less regime toppling and terror hunting. It is important for the people in those countries to experience the benefits of a free form of government and give them the chance of a peaceful future. This could help ensure more stability and good relations.
622016
the world will not be a safer place. Other nations need US help for support. Not only in battle, but also for spying and other support. As you know, US forces are all over the globe.
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Sneak attack by the japanese on Pearl harbor, Hawaii ,which in turn we declared war on the japanese empire and germany, known as the axis powers, we were known as the allied powers, along with russia, england, france and others.Hope this answered your question.
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At the time of WWII the allies were very anxious to have the United States enter and aide in the conflict due to the fact that at the time it was one of the only countries with the resources to possibly wage a successful war against Germany.  Of course there is always politics in any conflict but the basic reason for the war was Germany's desire to conquer and rule countries and people that wished to maintain their own sovereignty.
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it would depend on the circumstances of the war
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US President Woodrow Wilson and his administration were determined not to define the U.S. as an ally. But United States declared war on Germany on the grounds of German violations of American neutrality by attacking many international carriers, and was not at war with the Ottoman Empire at all. Therefore, the U.S. entered the war as an "associated power", rather than a formal ally of France and Britain, and maintained that distance through the war and the Paris Peace Conference, 1919.
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Yes, but not a very good one. When was the last time they won a shooting war without the help of the Soviet Union, Britain and Australia? I know about Grenada; I mean against a real army.
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the countries need to get their government under control and get some political stability that does not involve dictators.  then humanitarian aid (example:  against HIV/AIDS and hunger) can move through the countries safer and can expect not to be attacked by guerrilla fighters when helping women and children.
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In the real world there are things called strategic resources which countries desperately need, they are willing to fight for them.  Also, religion makes people hate each other. ect.  It's not realistic that war will go away any time soon.
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A unilateral agreement is accepted by the losing or the weaker party.  Therefore it is difficult for them to be happy with it.  Germany had to accept a unlateral agreement at the end of WWI (treaty of Versailles) and the conditions imposed by the allies were really harsh.  Many scholars agree that WWII is a direct consequence of the treaty of Verasailles on Germany.  One could argue that Desert Storm also imposed unilateral conditions on Saddam Hussein
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Tough one. War sucks, but other countries helped us in the old days, we've made alliances, we should do our part to help.
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Apparently, you are not a student of history. Because if you were, you would know that countries all over the world, since time began, have been allies one week, enemies the next, and allies again, later.\nYou do know about the American Revolution, don't you?  We fought a bloody war with Great Britain, and now are friends.\nOr how about WW1 and WW2?  Germany....again, allies now.\nJapan?  Do you know about Pearl Harbor?  Again, friends, now.\nIraq, friends...now we're in a war. Iran...friends, about to become enemies. I could go on and on...the list is endless. And it's that way around the entire world.