Events with tag - Military Preparation

January 1, 1938

US Pre-WW2 Military Buildup

The United States underwent massive military expansion from 1938-1941, transforming from the world's 17th ranked military power into a formidable fighting force through industrial mobilization and strategic preparation before Pearl Harbor.

January 1, 1939

US Military Preparation for WWII

President Roosevelt initiated comprehensive military preparation starting in 1939, implementing the first peacetime draft through the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, establishing training camps nationwide, and transforming millions of civilians into soldiers.

September 16, 1940

First US Peacetime Military Draft

The United States implemented its first peacetime military draft through the Selective Training and Service Act, requiring all men aged 21-45 to register for potential military service. This historic decision strengthened America's military capabilities before entering World War II.