During World War II, the U.S.government recruited anthropologists to study Japanese and German culture.

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The U.S. government did recruit anthropologists to study Japanese and German culture during World War II as part of the war effort. This was done in order to gain a better understanding of the cultures and societies of the enemy nations, which could then be used to inform military strategy and policy. However, these efforts were not without controversy, as some people felt that they were invasive and unethical.