[lightman]

By Augustine (who predates T.A. by a millenia) and Aquinas WWII and Afghanistan aka GW II were legitimate aka “just” when initiated.

It is questionable whether WWII remained so.

(In all humility as the son of a WWII veteran)

[DoodleBob]

I believe Augustine AND Aquinas would consider WWII "just" if we focus solely on the Pacific theater. America was attacked.

Germany declared war on America. Is self-defense achieved via joining the Allies in the European theater?