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- The Battle Tank Changed WarfareThe first main battle tanks, developed by British engineers, ended the trench warfare stalemates during the first World War.
- Causes of the First World WarThis essay overviews the basic causes of the First World War, and should give the reader a decent idea of the reason for the outbreak of one of the world's most memorable conflicts.
Factors in Europe Leading to the First World WarThe First World War was the culmination of several factors in Europe, including small wars, social unrest and chaos, and complex alliance between the Great Powers.- A Critique of Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier"This paper discusses West's "The Return of the Soldier", specifically related to the discussion of a criticism about West's novel. While some see West's work as a criticism of the patriarchal society, one cannot be sure.
- War Solves Nothingpacifists, Iraq war, women's attitudes toward war, Machiavelli
- World War I: A Royal Family FeudThis article discusses the grandchildren of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom who sat on thrones during World War I.
- Progression of Women's Rights Due to the First World War in BritainAn overview of the changes in Women's Rights before, during, and after the First World War.
America Needs a Patriotic, Broad-Based and Politically Independent Opposition to WarThe vast majority of Americans widely opposes war and wants the U.S. to focus its resources at home. But, these views are not reflected in the body politic and certainly not in the DC discourse on war. A healthy democracy requires health debate on war.
Confronting the Horrific Reality of World War I in Testament of Youth by Vera BrittainIn Testament of Youth, Vera Brittain recounts her life in heart-wrenching detail before, during, and after World War I. She describes her journey from innocence to disillusionment and how she survived the assault and reclaimed her desire to go on living.- 15 Critical Resources for Understanding the First World WarNinety years after the armistice of November 1918, the world is still dealing with the repercussions of The Great War. What brought on that terrible conflict? Why did empires crumble and a whole generation die? Here's what you need to know.
- European Events Leading Up to and Including the First World WarThis research covers events of the formerly nationalized Germany and events of the first World War.
- German Military Aviation and the USAFThe impact of the Luftwaffe and its technological and tactical inventions play a large role in the field of military aviation and the development of the United States Air Force.
- Europe on the Eve of the First World WarA look at the major and minor European powers and where they stood on the night before the outbreak of the First World War.
- The Great War - an Introduction to "Total War"This article looks at how World War I changed warfare in the 20th century and present, as the idea of total war affects all aspects of European society and elsewhere.
The Legacy of the War to End All WarsThe War to End All Wars did little more than to perpetuate war, spread disease, encourage genocide, and create modern terrorism.- The Transition Period from World War I to World War IIThe American Spirit was reborn from the flames of change, which arose from two world wars.
- What Made the Experiences of a Soldier During the First World War Distinctive?An essay examining the experience of soldiers fighting in the First World War, and discussing whether or not their experience was different to soldiers involved in other conflicts.
- Seven Common Misconceptions About World War IThere exist a number of misconceptions about World War I. This article discusses seven some of the most common as well as the truth about them...
The Romantic War - Hemingway's Rebuttal to Early 20th Century RomanticismIn this paper, I explain how Hemingway's A Farewell To Arms reflects the failure of romanticism, depicting a war that has no beauty, no logic and no hero.- Disillusionment Among Troops During the World WarsGiven the current political climate we are all very aware of the disillusionment that can take place during wars. This paper demonstrates that phenomenon during World War I and World War II.
- The Evolving Nature of the Allied Forces, NATO and the North American Union (NAU)Allies or not, countries generally acted and act in their own interests, especially economic interests.
- The Franco-Prussian WarThis paper explores a milestone in the history of warfare, a step in the transition towards Total War.
- The Relationship Between 'Spanish Flu' and the Experience of the First World WarWhile World War I gripped the globe, another equally deadly enemy existed in what has been incorrectly called "Spanish Flu". This research discusses the relationship between these two factors and dispels some myths about same.
- The Second World War: An Examination of Failed PeaceThe Second World War is a conflict that will be debated for as long as there are historians lurking about in the dark corners of research libraries across the globe.
- Polish Resistance in the Battle of WesterplatteThe Battle of Westerplatte, the site where the Second World War began, demonstrated the courage and fighting spirit of Polish troops during 1939.
- Imagine If War Were Illegal — it Is!A Forgotten Law We Need
- A Royal Performance-Para HandyJohn Bett , the writer and director, has reworked Neil Munro's Para Handy in a fantastic adaptation
- Why We Should Understand the Reasons for WarsA survey of the reasons for wars in an ever changing era of engagement, threat, alliance, and global volatility
- The War at HomeEditorial about our history of war and how the wars are affecting our economy and people at home now
- The Charles Sanders Peirce DailyThe Charles Sanders Peirce Daily - Rationale for the name. The content here looks forward and toward the whole, is agapaic and metaphysical, but in the Peircean sense.
- One Last Trail.There is a legend among ranchers today that true Morgan horse bloodlines come from the Cavalry horses after the Army disbanded them. Some say the horses were destroyed, others say they were sold off, but no one knows for sure...
Every War Brought Us HereComrad, sailor, prisoner,moms and wives and girlfriends, letters from home-all of them link our past to the present- History in the MakingA poem from the point of view of speaker witnessing a major historic event of their time.
Parsing the History of War a Starting PointParsing The History of War A Starting Point. This is the century when we need to consider ending war not as some utopian fantasy but as sane means of avoiding global suicide.- The Right Reasons to Join the MilitaryAn essay arguing against the theory put forth in Jarhead by Anthony Swofford that war films motivate men to join the military.
- When Home is a War ZoneA powerful insight into life with dissociative identity disorder aka multiple personality disorder. It also shows the powerful influence dysfunctional family has over life beyond childhood.
- WarPeace must replace War
- What Caused World War IWhat caused World War I and other lesser known facts about the war.
- Today's MilitaryWhy the US military needs more support
- Analysis of Journey's EndAnalyzing Stanhope and what he is used for portraying RC Sheriff
