The Reluctant Belligerent: American Entry Into World War II

America in Crisis

by Robert A. Divine

Examines in detail the breakdown of diplomacy which led to American involvement in World War II and its subsequent reestablishment in the quest for peace

Genres: History, School, Nonfiction, American History

179 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1965

About the author

Robert A. Divine joined the faculty of the University of Texas in 1954 as a professor of history. He served as Chairman of the Department of History and the Committee on International Studies, and a member of the interim committee that helped with the organization of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University. In addition, he served as president of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations and authored eleven books. He retired in 1996.

Reviews

[Vivek · Rating 3 out of 5]

A relatively concise (~150 pages) account of America's reactions to world events in the lead up to Pearl Harbor and US entry into World War II. Useful as a starting point for a research paper on the subject.