75 years after the end of World War II: considerations on Mexico’s participation as a belligerent
https://doi.org/10.46272/2409-3416-2020-8-1-46-60
Abstract
The article attempts to explain the role that Mexico played during World War II (1939-1945). The Mexican armed forces, in particular the 201st air squadron, were directly involved in the hostilities at the end of the armed conflict, which had more of a symbolic significance. Nevertheless, it is necessary to emphasize the contribution of the army of Mexican workers – the Braceros, as well as of the thousands of Mexicans who sacrificed their lives in the uniform of the United States armed forces. In the present review of literature and key historical sources relevant to the topic, the author talks about Mexican heroes, World War II soldiers and considers the armed participation of Mexico in the war in the general context of the national development of this country, which borders with the United States. For Mexico, participation in World War II was an important event in the framework of the Mexican “economic miracle”, the modernization of the national armed complex, and the construction of the new world order (Mexico was one of the founders of the United Nations, taking an active part in the conference of San Francisco).
About the Author
M. P. Moloeznik
University of Guadalajara
Mexico
Marcos Pablo Moloeznik, Doctor of Law
Mexico
Marcos Pablo Moloeznik, Doctor of Law
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Moloeznik M.P. 75 years after the end of World War II: considerations on Mexico’s participation as a belligerent. Cuadernos Iberoamericanos. 2020;8(1):46-60. (In Esp.) https://doi.org/10.46272/2409-3416-2020-8-1-46-60
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