[ealgeone]

Yet the Soviet Union and the resultant proxy battles are a reminder of the consequences of strengthening evil (leaders) to fight evil, and not dealing with the consequences when you could have. Patton wanted to arm the Germans to fight Russia, foreseeing the evil Not sure if that was feasible, but my unlearned though is that the US should have indeed seen humanitarian and some military help to Russia (which they seemed for forget), but not to the extent that they became an advancing army who even got to Berlin first. And obtained resources that became a problem for the US and the world.

In hindsight I agree, but at the time we were glad the soviets and Nazis were bleeding each other. Meant fewer of our troops would have to fight and die.

[daniel1212]

In hindsight I agree, but at the time we were glad the soviets and Nazis were bleeding each other. Meant fewer of our troops would have to fight and die.

True, but short term gain, long term loss.