World War II was one of the most significant events of the 20th century, with far-reaching political, economic, and social consequences. The war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, involved most of the world’s major powers and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 70 million people. From the rise of Nazi Germany and the invasion of Poland to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, WW2 left an indelible mark on the history of the world. In this page, we have put together a series of example essays about World War II that explore various aspects of the conflict, including its causes, its major battles and campaigns, and its impact on the world.
The Diary of a Young Girl, also known as The Diary of Anne Frank, or Anne Frank’s diary is a collection of diary entries starting in June of 1942 while she is still living in “Peace”. It quickly transitions to her and her family along with a few others going into hiding from the German … Read more
Introduction In World War II, American women had to fight twice as hard for their right to fight alongside men to protect their countries. Through nursing opportunities, sniper training projects, and the invention of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, women had to overcome the boundaries of their domestic duties on the home front … Read more
The second World War has been regarded as one of the most brutal international wars in history. This statement becomes even more evident when one analyzes the incredibly cruel “Final Solution” platform enacted on the Jews of Europe by the German government in the years before and during World War II. The “Final Solution” … Read more
During World War II, US was involved in the Pacific and European Theater. Due to the Japanese expansion in the Pacific, US started to incarcerate thousands of Japanese Americans, including those who were citizens of the US. Japanese aggression in the Pacific also led to high levels of racism against the Japanese living in … Read more
“There, in the tin factory, in the first moment of the atomic age, a human being was crushed by books.” "He felt a sudden pressure, and then splinters and pieces of board and fragments of tile fell on him. He heard no roar. (Almost no one in Hiroshima recalls hearing any noise of the … Read more
History is unique in the sense that it allows for the present to be aware of how humanity came to be. Throughout the past there are life changing decisions that have a greater impact that what can just be a momentary consequence. And no matter what humanity chooses; the past is always captivated and … Read more
The French New Wave is often regarded as one of the most influential movements in the history of cinema, even though it lasted a brief 15 years in the industry. It was popular between 1959-1968 and came to an end in 1973. The movement itself is driven by the rejection of the literary pieces, … Read more
I do believe that the outcome of World War II and the role of the United States would have been different. If aviation was not part of the war we would have been looking at another Great War just like World War I. The role of the United States would have been drastically different, … Read more
Why did America drop the bomb? This is a question that remains at large. Born on April 12th, 1939, in Oahu, Hawaii, Ronald Toshiyuki Takaki was an American historian. Ronald Takaki was a professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He eventually migrated into Japan. Takaki has written many masterpieces … Read more
War and Occupation The only way to understand the 20th century is to understand what happened during World War II. Why are people instrumented to hurt human beings? What kind of reasons and excuses will entire societies and nations find for murders without any mercy? To understand these questions, we don’t need to look very far. … Read more
Known as the deadliest war in all of history, World War II was trademarked by destruction, blood, gore, and violence. In an unyielding turn of events this total war between the Allies (United States, France, Britain, etc.) and the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan), resulted in millions of lost lives and an unprecedented rate of … Read more
The idea of security is something that is difficult to define, as it is a term that is highly contested by many, as it means different things to different people. This essay will look at security in the face of conflict and will use the approaches studied in this course to do so. The … Read more
The incident of my choosing would be the “WWII Internment of Japanese Americans in the U.S.”. I chose this topic for many reasons. The first reason that I chose this topic is because I have never heard of this at any point in history and this would be a great way to learn more … Read more
World War II was a time when racial minorities were used as scapegoats by United States government to provide a sense of security for their citizens. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 by Japan, a sense of fear and insecurity swept the United States. Japanese Americans were hated and treated … Read more
America’s intervention in World War II completely changed the scope of World War II and was so significant, that the impacts are still prevalent today. World War II is the deadliest war in human history and accounted for the deaths of approximately 60 million people. Over the course of the war, countless countries were completely … Read more
The bombing of Nagasaki killed eighty thousand people and was just as destructive and important as the bombing of Hiroshima. However, most of the textbook I analyzed gave significantly more attention to the bombing whether it be through word count or questions. In this section I will analyze How the atomic bombing of Nagasaki … Read more
Essay Question 1: Explain the nature of American improvement in the conduct of military operations in Europe. At the beginning of the second World War, America was somewhat of a fledgling military power. America had plenty of industrial might but that industry was being used to improve infrastructure and enhance the everyday lives of … Read more
Over the course of human history, many crimes against humanity have been committed, some directly due to their gender, race, or religion. One of the most horrific crimes was the Holocaust caused by Nazi Germany where over six million Jewish people died. Most were systematically murdered through gas chambers, others forced to work until … Read more
World war II was a tragic event, beginning on September 1st, 1939. It started because of the leader, Adolf Hitler, began to invade the country of Poland and after his refusal to stop this process, Britain and France declared war on Germany, beginning world war II. Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader … Read more
The rise and endurance of anti-Semitism is nearly as long as recorded history. Its height occurred from 1939-1945, which marked the duration of World War II and the Holocaust, when Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party killed approximately six million Jews. The devastation took a toll on the surviving Jewish population, with their houses … Read more
President Truman’s fateful decision to use nuclear warfare againist the Empire of Japan is often considered one of the most controversial decisions in American history. One camp of thought approves of the bombing due to the amount of Americans that were presumably spared accordingly. On the contrary, there are also discissions as to whether … Read more
World War 2 So you want to know what happened in World War 2. Well, I just put together this essay just for you. I will be telling you about how World War 2 started, the Pearl Harbor attack, the Battle of Midway, the D-day invasion, how World War 2 ends, and some … Read more
Alisher Komilov History 1302-81460 Ambronita Douzart 11/12/2018 Writing Assignment #2 Question #1 After reviewing lesson 22 create a newspaper headline or post an image that highlights one of the significant movements of the 1920’s that you learned about. Please provide a brief summary about the image and the impact it had on 1920’s life … Read more
War has shaped our society in many ways throughout American history. The Spanish-American war was a brief period that included a few battles. This war had a major impact that signaled to the rest of the world that the US was now a major player. The war demonstrated a US move towards imperialism. The … Read more
Write a critical book review of 'The Assault' by Harry Mulisch. Discuss the various phases in remembering the Second World War. Reference at least Klep (2014), Van Ypersele (2010), and Assmann (2008). The Assault, A tale of War written by Harry Mulisch. (Mulisch, 1986) Is 'a political thriller set during the Nazi occupation of … Read more
World War II is an Iconic subject across the world, not to mention the United States. The way that World War II impacted the world came in many ways. Some being firsthand stories of the struggles to survive or the heroism shown through till victory, others were things of fact and of history that shaped … Read more
We discussed many aspects of how food has affected humanity throughout history through social, political and economic change. We briefly touched on hunger and starvation during World War II, mostly about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment here at the U, but we didn’t go into great detail about how much this starvation took a toll on … Read more
The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, made Americans understand that they were not invincible from foreign and surprise attacks. The attack not only united the people of the U.S, but also pushed the United States into going into war. During world war II Hawaii’s economy prospered like never before, with … Read more
The War of Resistance against Japan (1937-1945) marked a significant turning point for the relationship between the Chinese state and society. Although the Nationalist Party State aimed to build a public-minded, modern citizenry, it was unsuccessful in fully severing ties with semi-feudal, semi-imperialist remnants of the late imperial and early Republican era. Commonly referred to … Read more
People asked themselves, how humans were treated in Germany during World War II, that happened between 1939-1945. They want to know if people, during the horrible situation they were facing in those times, support each other, had empathy between them, or was sadly the opposite of that. They want to know, who were the most … Read more
After the Second World War, a new youth culture occurred in Britain. Youth culture is members of a group, like teenagers between the ages fourteen and twenty-five, who have a different style, behaviour, beliefs, clothes, music taste, vocabulary, including also expressing their identities. More specifically, youth culture is based on the different behaviours and values … Read more
“O Canada, our home and native land”(O Canada (Canadian National Anthem) Lyrics). When people think of Canada, one associates them with passivity and kindness. People stereotype Canadians as world traders, maple syrup lovers, and peaceful people. WWII, what is considered one of the most violent wars, setting new heights in respect to the levels of … Read more
CAUSES The first cause of the Bombings that occurred in Hiroshima and Nagasaki is the Imperialist policies that Japan adopted, a policy of extending one’s nations power by conquering other nations. In 1929 the depression hit Japan hard, affected imports of natural materials from other countries, such as oil. These imports were vital as Japan … Read more
“Rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth.” President Harry S. Truman World War II is filled with many tragedies like The Invasion of Normandy or the Battle of Singapore but the one tragedy that most people seem to forget is the Hiroshima Bombing. On August 6th, … Read more
Munich Pact After the end of WWI, Adolf Hitler, Germany’s dictator, saw an opportunity to gain power. From this power, he became a threat to the worldwide peace when he demanded Sudetenland be turned over to Germany. To prevent an outbreak of war over only a small territory, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain spoke with … Read more
World War II was a war from 1939 to 1945 between two opposing military alliances, the Allies and the Axis Powers, and both groups included some of the world’s most powerful nations. Countries put all they had towards the war effort, economically, industrially, and militarily. As a result of the war the United States and … Read more
The process of European retreat from the world was quite sudden. It occurred in the aftermath of World War II. Although independence, self government anf self determination was not entirely foreign before the 20th century, the fact it occurred on such a large scale in places such as Africa, the Middle East, and Latin … Read more
Twentieth Century America: Impact on Today’s America During the twentieth century, there were many major events and movements that influenced the way of Americans today. The events and movements that had the greatest impact would be World War II, the Holocaust, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the increase of women’s rights. The … Read more
The United States declared war on Japan after their attack on Hawaiian naval base, Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941. The events leading up to president Franklin D. Roosevelt’s decision to enter the war ultimately pushed him to the breaking point of the United States neutrality policy. Between the aggressive behaviors of Japan, and … Read more
Stephanie Mendoza Professor Holmes History 7B 5 April 2018 6.) How did World War II transform America? The year 1945 marked the end of the second world war, and the final defeat of Hitler’s reign. The genocide of Jews and others was an atrocity and had to be put to an … Read more
Jesse Olivas Professor Tuyay History 101 26 March, 2018 World War I vs. World War II War has always been a part of our life throughout history and it has contributed to the expansion of each country in this world. Wars usually involves two or more countries and sometimes between people in the … Read more
The bombing on Nagasaki and Hiroshima brought the world in shock, it was the first ever atomic bomb to be dropped in world history. During the war, America and Japan collided causing millions of civilians and armies to die. Due to Japan not wanting to surrender led America to drop two atomic bombs on … Read more
“German troops entered Paris in June 1940. The dark days of the Occupation began. How would you have survived? By collaborating with the Nazi’s, or risking the lives of you and your loved ones to resist?” The women of Paris faced this dilemma every day, whether choosing between rations and the black market, or … Read more
The nuclear strategy against Japan was firmly identified with the dread of Soviet development in Asia. U.S. pioneers were unequivocally aware of Russia's understanding at Yalta to join the war against Japan three months past Germany's surrender on May 7, 1945. Among the U.S. intrusion of Japan made arrangements for November 1, 1945, U.S. … Read more
The Imitation Game is a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch. It is set during WWII England and is based on a true story. It is the story of how Alan Turing defeated the impossible Enigma Code. However, I will not be discussing the story line. I will only be talking of some major points in … Read more
No matter where the wars are and who the soldiers are the soldiers have to be fed. They try to keep a higher calorie diet compared to normal civilians. The food they eat has to sustain them so they can be strong and willing to fight on the field of battle. Most diets of a … Read more
I. Introduction and Thesis Fingers deformed, ears missing, skin hanging and patches of burnt skin- This was how the hibakusha (survivors) of the Japanese Cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki were seen. Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki devastated not only the cities but also left its people in horrific and terrible condition. The bombing of Hiroshima and … Read more
Conflicts that occur in history can affect many aspects of life such as the way of living, the economy, and even in this case, the way novels are written such as The Stranger by Albert Camus. This novel is set in the country Algeria and the protagonist is an odd and peculiar man named … Read more
Introduction World War Two was the second global military outbreak that struck the 1900s, affecting many countries and starting a new generation of global politics after its end. It included the Axis Powers, which involved Germany, Italy and Japan. It also included the Allies, which were Great Britain, France, Australia, the United States of … Read more
With the new technology and engineering, World War Two was fought both on the ground and in the air. During 1940 from the 10th of July to the 31st of October, the Royal Air Force Fighter Command opposed the German Luftwaffe’s attempt to acquire air superiority over Southern England. The Battle of Britain got it’s … Read more
World War II was the most destructive war in history. The unprecedented war brought the world closest to “total warfare”. The Axis nations consisting of Germany, Italy, and Japan fought a long hard battle against the later victorious Allied nations. The Allies were compromised of Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States. World War … Read more
The results of WWII, being one of the most catastrophic events in the history of the modern era, are generally seen to be extremely negative, however, are all of these results negative or are there some positive outcomes due to the events that took place in the Second World War? World War II was being … Read more
World War I and World War II are undoubtedly known as the two biggest turning points in world history. Both these wars included never before seen technology, numerous casualties, and many changes in the world powers. Trench warfare, tanks, and machine guns in World War I and atomic weapons in World War II contributed to … Read more
What are ethics? Ethics are a set of morals humans as a society choose to live by. They are often hard to define, because while there can be generalities in the ethics of people (i.e., most people believe theft and murder are unethical), just like fingerprints, each ethical code is different. People may stand by … Read more
After World War 1 ended, you would have thought that the world did not look forward to another world war. World War 1 was a bloody disaster which finally ended. However, Adolf Hitler spoke out against the treaty. It had left Germany in ruins and impacted many countries including the U.S. After World War 1, … Read more
World War I began on the 28th of June with the assassination of the Archduke François Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia. A Serbian nationalist is the culprit. Since the Archduke was Austro-Hungarian, this is a good excuse for the Austria-Hungarian Empire to pressure Yugoslavia and in particular Serbia. The relations between the empire and Serbia had … Read more
Music has become part of the human culture development in every single activity for example war. In war music is very useful in intimidating the enemies or just for boost up morale of the soldiers itself and it called propaganda. World War II was the first conflict to take place in the age of electronically … Read more
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” ― Winston Churchill World War II was one of the most violent conflicts Earth has seen. It killed millions and destroyed entire nations. But, Why did WWII start? It is our job to analyse the causes of this … Read more
In my opinion, Truman did not make the right decision for dropping the bombs on Japan’s cities, and there few reason why he was wrong and why he overwhelmingly gave an order to drop the bomb. First reason is that Truman thought he was close to bringing the World War II to an ultimate end, … Read more
Humanity has come to believe that we live in an ever-hostile world. Where one has to continually live under the unavoidable threats of terrorism, climate-change and nuclear proliferation. It has become a paranoia that wanders in the back of our minds. This idea has quickly become the cultural and scientific norm such that researchers who … Read more
Canada and Japan were on bad terms since they were on opposing sides during World War One. So, by World War Two, that tension became started causing racism. For example, during WWI and WWII, many Canadians of Japanese descent were placed in the internment camps. This caused great animosity between the two nations as you … Read more
On Sunday, December 7th, 1941, Japan attacked The United States by bombing Pearl Harbor, a United Stated Naval Base situated on Hawaii. That morning, 300 Japanese fighter planes descended onto the base and bombed it, destroying naval vessels, battleships and airplanes while simultaneously killing 2,400 Americans, military and civilians. This attack was the driving force … Read more
It is an uneasy prospect to have one leader represent the wills of the entirety of a nation, especially since in the world of diplomacy there is no way to achieve everything one party wants. In the case of World War II and the “Big Three,” as they are so called, the powerful Franklin D. … Read more
A realization of a movement towards equal opportunity of women took place against the backdrop of the post World War II expansion, in which growing educational and job opportunities alongside a tight-knit construction of the family served to re-define American society. The participation of black women in activist groups such as the Black Panther Party … Read more
The Holocaust was one of the greatest tragedies of the Twentieth Century. A holocaust is a demolition or slaughter on a mass scale, particularly brought about by flame or atomic war. The word “holocaust” means sacrifice by fire. Adolf Hitler, the pioneer of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party), found the opportunity to … Read more
Introduction “The history of the twenty years after 1973 is that of a world which lost its bearings and slid into instability and crisis. And yet, until the 1980s it was not clear how irretrievably the foundations of the Golden Age had crumbled.” Eric Hobsbawm, the British Marxist historian, in his book “The Age of … Read more
Adolf Hitler was a German politician, war veteran of World War one and leader of the German Nazi party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He was a ruthless dictator, racist, warmonger and an ardent believer of Aryan supremacy. Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in Branau am Inn, a town in Austria-Hungary, close to … Read more
Following the end of World War II in Europe, June 1945, the United Kingdom government, which was controlled by the Labour Party, moved to nationalize industries. Nationalization is when control over industries are transferred from private owners to the government. The government also decides how the profits are spent. During Clement Atlee’s tenure as Prime … Read more
Whether it was the worryingly blatant lack of ethical thought shown by the Nazis in their concentration camp experiments, or the introduction of a new era of nuclear science after America’s 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, scientific research was changing and its ethics were crying out for change at the end of World War … Read more
On the 6th of August 1945 the world came to realise that the art of warfare would be dramatically transformed forever; nuclear weaponry had been introduced which several days later would be responsible for the war coming to an end. This essay evaluates the historical significance of the two contrasting perspectives of the interview with … Read more
To what extent did world war one lead to world war two? ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.’ Churchill What happened in the First World War? World war one began on the 28th July 1914. War was declared between Austria and Serbia after Franz … Read more
The wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Syria are not like the World War II. In the second World War, the United States and its allies were fighting the axis powers, which were regarded as considerably powerful opponents. By comparison, the enemies of Vietnam War and the War on Terror are inferior. Yet the United States, … Read more
On June 1941, Germany had invaded the soviet union, Beginning the war on the Eastern Front. Even though Stalin had been warned of the attack, he was taken by surprise. He formed a Stavka, where he was the Supreme Commander. The Germans had started using the blitzkrieg tactic, which had been extremely effective. Because of … Read more
Do we owe Japan an apology for our decision to drop two atomic bombs on their country during World War II? No, not necessarily. The war was the single most costly conflict the American people had ever experienced. President Harry Truman’s decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in the summer of 1945 was … Read more
1 History 1.1 Newspapers Newspapers are the oldest medium and oldest way to communicate to the people. Before the second World War, newspapers had a big influence on the people. They were separated in the ideological pillars, Christians, liberals and socialists. Everybody bought the newspaper form their ideologic. (Carls, sd) The Nazis shut down … Read more
World War I was one of the greatest wars of all time. It was very hard times for the world, as people all around were constantly in fear of what could be their tomorrow. But it wasn’t always this horrid, as certain events let to this point in history. Everyone surrounded by moods changing … Read more
The Godfather is possibly one of the greatest and most renown film in the gangster genre. This classic film, released in 1972, shows the viewers the inside glimpse of the Mafia through the lens of the Corleone, an Italian-American crime family. The films is set in the post-World War II period and focuses on the … Read more
Reports in the news claim that Ukraine could potentially trigger the next world war. This is justified by the fact that the concerning issues originated during the second world war and is affected by former events and occurrences. When Russia was a part of the Soviet Union it was bordered on the west by … Read more
After the 2nd World War, trends such as neoclassicism, European modernism and home-grown trends such as jazz were present in America’s classical music scene as composers reacted to the devastation of both world wars, turning away from the Romantic style. Modernism in music refers to new and innovative styles that composers wrote in during … Read more
“The Army of Crime” is a French World War II based film directed by Robert Guédiguian. The film was released in 2009 and is considered a drama, history, and war movie in terms of the genre. Throughout the paper, I am going to discuss the main point of the film, especially the impact the … Read more
Extended Essay: What factors led to S. Korea’s rapid industrialization post-WWII? Today South Korea is one of the largest economies in the world. However while other countries required decades and even a few centuries worth of industrialization, South Korea did it in less than 50 years. Many factors led to this rapid industrialization, factors … Read more
Madelynn Rhodes Cameron Zinsou HI 1073 Modern US History 14 November 2018 Changes on the Home Front During World War II The American home front during World War II brought about many changes to the fabric of American society. A changing climate towards racism was already evolving, but World War II forced it to … Read more
ay in hOn October 29th, 1929 the stock prices in the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed, and the United States lost billions of dollars. This collapse was one of the causes of the Great Depression, a time of immense unemployment and the failure of banks. Many Americans struggled during this time. However, it … Read more
Modern Christianity vs New Religions in Post-World War Two Japan 1. Japan’s relationship with religion has long been an exceedingly complex affair. This can be most clearly shown in the postwar period with the collapse of deeply ingrained societal beliefs caused by the capitulation of the Japanese emperor, ending the Pacific phase of World … Read more
If wars could be considered investments, World War II was looking to be a bad one. The Allies had at last conquered Hitler's army but had paid for victory with an inconceivable cost: America alone had forfeited 296 billion dollars and nearly half a million American lives. In the spring of 1945, an elite … Read more
Bloody and long, World War II killed three percent of the world’s population. It was a cesspool of death, evil, destruction and PTSD, representing the worst of humanity. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, was relentless. “The firepower of a German infantry division far exceeded that of a French, British, or Polish division (Britannica).” The … Read more
“Artist don’t create worlds, they reflect it.” —Ben Elton “This picture—[of a transformer]—man mounted on a machine, a joystick gripped in each hand, was and is the epitome of Japan’s technological dream.” —Ron Tanner, “Mr. Atomic, Mr. Mercury, and Chime Trooper: Japan’s Answer to the American Dream” In the spring of 2005, renowned … Read more
The ends of both, World War I and World War II, brought intentions of world peace, but only one offered long lasting solutions. Due to the conclusions of the wars being increasingly different, the argument is that they were similar in intent, but were different in approach to peace and in results. The end … Read more
In 1947, Christian Dior became a revolution after World War II, after he founded his haute couture empire the year before. He designed a collection which included ballerina-length skirts, narrow shoulders, hand-span waists, embroidery, beading and silk which came to be known as the New Look (Grant, 2007). It was a revelation of beauty … Read more
Takashi Murakami, one of the most imaginative artists in the world today, was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1962. His father was a taxi driver and his mother was a homemaker. His mother studied sewing and designed textiles, which had an enormous influence on Takashi and his interest in the arts. His parents even … Read more
The entire technology of radar, which is the ability to use radio waves to detect objects at a distance, had just been invented at the start of the war, but became highly developed in just a few years at sites like the “Radiation Laboratory” at MIT. By allowing people to “see” remotely the idea … Read more
World War II was one of the greatest watersheds of 20th-century political history. There have been many conflicts during World War 2, some of which have been very influential and had a huge impact into today's world or the modern era. Conflicts such as Allies and axis powers, Hiroshima in Japan, and Hitler/Holocaust. The … Read more
On the 7th of May, 1945, Germany surrendered the war, three days prior to Germany’s surrender Hitler killed himself along side his wife, Eva Braun. Joseph Goebbels also killed himself, his wife and his six children only a few days after Hitler committed suicide. With the end of the war, it was decided by … Read more
“Consumer’s Republic” and “Guys and Dolls” Collin Etheredge 10-11-18 In this essay I want to address readings from both Consumer’s Republic and Guys and Dolls. In addressing these two days I wish to compare and examine how the post World War II era sees women and how the roles have again changed. Not changed … Read more
The Battle of Midway is known as arguably the most decisive battle in the Pacific and a major turning point in World War II. Fought on June 4th through the 6th in 1942 between American and Japanese forces, this was a naval battle that focused primarily on the use of aircraft rather than ships … Read more
Prior to the events of World War II, Nazi Germany and the other countries associated with the Axis Powers slowly started to invade their surrounding countries. During World War II, France sadly succumbed to its Nazi oppressors. Since France had alliances with England, the United States, and Russia, who were all members of the … Read more
LUIGINA “Accept all external events. Treat death like childbirth, something natural that must happen to you.” “Treat anything you can endure as in your own interest.” Marcus Aurelius Meditations How did a person like me, living in a small village on the North Yorkshire Moors, meet a woman like Luigina? Prologue The first occasion … Read more
Book Thief Summaries Dmitri Morales Prologue: a mountain range of rubble Death is the narrator of the book. He decides that there is no need for an introduction for himself because we will all know him soon enough. His job is to take our soul, but he also likes relating all of his soul … Read more
Humane Voice Creating Humanity in Literature An Examination of the Jewish Experience During World War II By Joanne Lewis I. Introduction “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” Nathaniel Hawthorne In addition to the authorial and narrative voices in literature, there is a third voice that authors can utilize to provide readers with the most … Read more
Salt to the Sea “Winter. 1945. Four teenagers. Four secrets.”-Salt to the Sea. This is a story that will never let you down. It will never let you fall asleep or stop reading. It will only keep you interested. Salt to the Sea does not have one main character or narrator. … Read more
Here are some themes, topics, and points for discussion when writing an essay about World War 2:
Propaganda: Both the Allies and the Axis powers used propaganda to shape public opinion and mobilize support for their respective causes. An essay could explore the different strategies and techniques employed by each side, as well as the impact of propaganda on the war effort and on post-war attitudes towards the conflict.
Women in the war: World War II saw women taking on new roles and responsibilities as the men went off to fight. An essay could examine the contributions of women to the war effort, both in military and civilian roles, and the ways in which their experiences challenged traditional gender roles and expectations.
The Holocaust: The Holocaust, in which six million Jews were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime, remains one of the most horrific atrocities in human history. An essay could examine the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, as well as the ways in which it has been remembered and commemorated in the decades since the war.
Technology and warfare: World War II saw a range of new technologies and weapons deployed on the battlefield, from tanks and airplanes to submarines and atomic bombs. An essay could explore the impact of these technologies on the conduct and outcome of the war, as well as the ethical and moral questions raised by their use.
Resistance and collaboration: World War II saw a range of responses to the conflict, from active resistance against the occupying powers to collaboration with the enemy. An essay could explore the factors that influenced these different responses and the impact they had on the war effort and on post-war politics and society.
War crimes and trials: The post-war period saw a range of war crimes trials and tribunals, including the Nuremberg Trials and the Tokyo Trials. An essay could examine the legacy of these trials and their impact on international law and justice.
Economic and social impact: World War II had far-reaching economic and social consequences, both during and after the war. An essay could explore the impact of the war on different countries and regions, as well as the ways in which the war reshaped global economic and political structures.
Memory and commemoration: World War II remains an important cultural and historical touchstone, with numerous films, books, and other works of art devoted to its memory. An essay could explore the ways in which the war has been remembered and commemorated in different cultural contexts, as well as the ongoing debates over how best to remember and interpret this complex and contested period of history.
