were very carefully placed into a space 10 by 10 by 4 1/2 inches. Many of them working on the assembly line were relatives of the prisoners. the volunteers would pack 600,000 parcel boxes per month not knowing their true destination. (p. 191-197 The Neutrals World War II).Comment - These women were very devoted to their men in the war. Even though the women did not really know the destination of the packages, they truly believed the men would receive the boxes filled with goodies. f.W.W.I - "It was the epoch of incredulity"When the United States entered the war, the allies stood in disbelief that they could win. They were afraid of failure and of losing the war. Fighting the Western Front had become boring--By the time America entered the war, Germany and France had displayed a great loss of their armies at the Western Front. The American Army thought the war would last forever. (p. 13-15, Woodrow Wilson and World War I 1917-1921).Comment - This displayed an epoch of incredulity because the American Army could not imagine winning a war that already displayed much blood shed.America felt their government could have avoided war, and that the war should somehow avoid America. The majority of Americans favored peace. Protests came from all parts of the country. However it became evident after the Germans sank the Lusitania and made threats to start unrestricted submarine warfare, President Wilson changed the public position to go ahead and participate in the war. The American people were bewildered over the decision, however President Wilson announced that our own fortunes as a nation are involved and we now have no choice. (p. 1-12, Woodrow Wilson and World War I 1917-1921).Comment - The people were bewildered and in denial that President Wilson announced America's participation in the war.f.W.W.II. - "It was the epoch of incredulity"Throughout the United States news of the war brought stunned disbelief and outrage. Even the Am...
