The United States entered the war on the side of the Allies from "summary" of The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman
At the beginning of August 1914, as Europe descended into the chaos of World War I, the United States found itself in a position of neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson made it clear that America would not take sides in the conflict, adhering to a policy of non-intervention. However, as the war raged on and the atrocities committed by the Central Powers became increasingly difficult to ignore, public opinion in the United States began to shift. Stories of German aggression and brutality captured the imagination of the American people, leading to a growing sentiment in favor of joining the Allies in their fight against the Kaiser's regime. Despite this groundswell of ...
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