The Myth Of American Intervention In Germany

Note: I have since written a follow up to this article.

On American Intervention In Germany: A Follow Up

One of the few remaining points the American war supporter has left is the idea that American intervention during the second World War was the peak example of American interventionist. Sure, it failed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and all of South America, but this one example in Europe between the years of 1941 and 1945 was executed so perfectly it debunks the idea that American intervention is not always correct.

Just last year, former President George W. Bush — the man responsible for the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan — held an event in honor of British Prime Minister and warhawk Winston Churchill. That same year, the former President was caught praising the leader with a quote that doesn’t even exist. The leader of the United Kingdom was, as John Stewart said, so great he made us forget what really happened.

This has been directly used as a smear against critics of war for a long time. After President Barack Obama established diplomatic effort with Iran known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, former…