What is lend-lease - part 2?

Lend-Lease was a program through which the United States provided military aid to the Allied powers during World War II. The program was first proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in December 1940, after the fall of France to Nazi Germany. It was designed to aid the Allies without involving the US directly in the war.

The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the US Congress in March 1941, and authorized the president to lend or lease military equipment to any country deemed vital to US defense. The program began with aid to the United Kingdom and later expanded to include the Soviet Union, China, and other countries.

The US provided a vast amount of materials and equipment to the Allies through Lend-Lease, including ships, tanks, planes, ammunition, food, and fuel. The program played a major role in sustaining the Soviet war effort on the Eastern Front, where it was critical in stopping German advances and ultimately achieving victory.

The Lend-Lease program ended with the conclusion of World War II, but it had a lasting impact on US foreign policy. It demonstrated the importance of cooperation and support for allies, and laid the foundation for postwar international organizations like the United Nations.