Mexico in World War Two

Many people believed that Mexico was not a very huge part of World War Two. Historians always leave out Mexico. Event though Mexico did not see a lot of combat. They did help us in a way. If Mexico had agreed to be allies with Germany it would have been a whole different World War for the United Sates.

Escuadron 201 pilots prior to flying a combat mission in the Philippines.
They used standard-issue U.S. flight uniforms and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

 Later in around the 1940's Mexico and United States began to negotiate in alliance. Mexico was getting help building up their Army, Navy, and Air Force by the United States. For exchange Mexico was supplying U.S.A. with 40% of raw material to make weapons. Also, U.S.A. was getting oil from Mexico. Fascist Spain and Nazi Germany were still trying to persuade Mexico into joining the Axis power, because the alliance between Mexico and the U.S was not very smooth, and Mexico felt that at one point U.S.A. will take control of Mexico.

As the war kept on lasting, Mexico would eventually help the Americans fight for the return of the Phillipines. Mexico only used one Airborne unit which was called " The Aztec Eagles". Mexico had only thirty-one pilots, and of those only five died. Many other Mexicans crossed the border into United States to fight for the American military. As a result of this many Mexicans gained United States citizenship. Most of which moved back to Mexico.

In 1942 Mexico declared war on the Axis power. This was caused because Italian submarines had sunk Mexican Ships.

Overall, Mexico did have a pretty big part in the War. By giving United States aid, Mexico deserved great recognition, but didn't get what was expected.