The phrase "assisting the war" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to actions or efforts that support or contribute to a military conflict or effort.
Example: "The organization is dedicated to assisting the war by providing resources and support to the troops."
Alternatives: "supporting the war" or "aiding the war effort".
During World War II, however, they were called upon to apply their expertise to assist the war effort, along with other social scientists.
The Clinton and Bush administrations have generously supplied this worthy scheme with $1.3bn, promising the American people that the money will be spent to assist the war on drugs.
Mr. Panetta said the new medal would be reserved for those who greatly assisted the war effort by piloting Predator or Reaper drones from a remote trailer, often back in the United States, or by an assignment to devise computer defenses or create poisonous digital code to attack an adversary's network.
Elizabeth, a Conscientious Objector, was totally opposed to the concept of war, she was not prepared to assist the war effort in any manner whatsoever.
To assist the war effort, cattle and turkeys were raised on the Augusta National grounds.
As chair of the Forestry Commission, Brown helped send sawmills to Europe during World War I to assist the war effort.
After the United States entered the war in 1917, Hand considered leaving the bench to assist the war effort.
In 1917, to assist the war effort, the ironwork conservatory was razed, and its ironwork melted down for ammunition.
Joseph wanted to assist the war effort, and after considering work on the land or in a munitions factory, took up part-time welfare work in Islington.
When the draft was our principal means of assembling and training our Armed Forces, even celebrities like Elvis Presley or Joe DiMaggio were called to assist the war effort.
