8. World War II (Against Italy, 1941)
On December 11, 1941, the United States declared war on Italy, following Italy’s declaration of war on the U.S. earlier that day. This action was part of the broader conflict involving the Axis powers, which included Germany and Japan. The U.S. military responded by launching operations in the Mediterranean theater, aiming to weaken Axis control in North Africa and the Mediterranean. For the official declaration document, refer to the Senate’s records: senate.gov.
