In the 1920s and 30s, the United States developed contingency plans for potential wars with most major powers, including allies like the UK and France.
These color-coded plans served primarily as training exercises yet laid a crucial foundation for U.S. military strategy during World War II.
War Plan Black was devised for a German victory in France, anticipating threats to American territories, showcasing the extensive pre-war military planning.
The complexity of contingency plans often resulted in color confusion, as seen with War Plan Gray, which covered multiple scenarios involving Italy and the Caribbean.
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