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The US was only in that period from Dec 1941 to Aug 1945, just over 3 1/2 years. Assuming that the build-up years (when "everyone knew" we were going to have a
by cardiffspaceman 9y ago
The US was only in that period from Dec 1941 to Aug 1945, just over 3 1/2 years. Assuming that the build-up years (when "everyone knew" we were going to have a war) were not as intense.
- dogruck 9y agoThe work didn't stop when the war ended. Regardless, my point is that when there is a motivating force, people work hard.
- s73ver_ 9y agoEurope isn't going to fall to Hitler if I don't put in extra hours at my job, though.
- dogruck 9y agoI don't think most people working at home during WWII were primarily motivated by concern about their allies abroad. Instead, I'd argue the motivations were: * supporting a friend or family member serving in the military * capturing a new economic opportunity (government contracts, etc), following the shockingly hard times of the Great Depression To that point, there are currently millions of people suffering at this moment around the globe. If you were motivated by compassion, you'd probably find a different job and put in long hours.