What was the primary purpose of the Lend-Lease Policy?

The Lend-Lease Policy was primarily aimed at offering military aid to allies during World War II. Implemented in March 1941, this policy allowed the United States to provide support to countries whose defense was deemed vital to the security of the U.S., particularly the United Kingdom and later the Soviet Union and other Allied nations. Through this program, the U.S. supplied military equipment, ammunition, food, and other resources without the immediate expectation of payment. This helped bolster the capabilities of the Allies against Axis powers while enabling the U.S. to remain officially neutral for a time. The Lend-Lease Policy was significant in maintaining the military strength of those fighting against fascism and ultimately contributed to the Allied victory in the war.