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Two Contrasting Attitudes Expressed in Germany Post-WWIHere we look at Ernst Junger and Ernst Toller, along with the writings they produced in reaction to WWI. A comparison of the two provides insight into the disparaging sentiments seen at that time in Germany, towards war.
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The Mandate System in the Post-WWI Era Middle EastA brief overview of how European powers divided the remains of the Ottoman Empire between themselves immediately after WWI, the repercussions of which would influence global politics for the next century.
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Top Ten Veteran's Day Movies: WWIMovies that embody the reasons we honor our fighting men and women of WWI on Veteran's Day make my personal top ten list. -
Wilfred Owen, WWI Poet and Veteran's DayWilfred Owen, a British soldier who died in 1918, was a prolific and perhaps the most famous poet of the Great War, now known as WWI. Owen's Dulce et Decorum Est is still considered one of the most poignant verses to come from this "war to end all wars". -
American WWI Trauma Represented in FW Murnau's SunriseAmerican WWI Trauma Represented in FW Murnau's Sunrise
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Torrance Man Confirms Location of Lost WWI German U BoatUB88 served ten months in the Imperial German Navy and sank 13 allied ships. After 20 months under special commission in the U. S. Navy, UB88 dove for the last time on January 3, 1921 under the guns of the USS Wickes. -
Memorial Day 2010 Events at the National WWI Museum in Kansas CityThe Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO has a variety of activities commemorating our fallen heroes. Most of them are free and would be great family outings.
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Lessons from WWIThere are great principles we can learn from the history of the United States to help us lead happy and productive lives. -
Farewell Frank W Buckles: America's Last WWI VeteranThis essay honors Frank Buckles, America's last World War I Veteran. -
U.S.A.A.C. Section 625 and the Croix De Guerre: My Grandfather in WWIThe history of World War I includes my grandfather, who was an American volunteer ambulance driver like Hemingway. While in U.S.A.A.C. Section 625, Rex Forsyth received the Croix de Guerre for bravery, and served by saving lives. -
The Successes and Failures of the WWI Treaty of VersaillesThis was an essay done for school and the question was: Examine the successes and failures of the Treaty of Versailles by the Big Four democratic nations.
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The End of an Era: America's Last WWI Veteran DiesFrank Buckles was born in 1900 and served America during the First World War. Here is his story.
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An In-depth Look at Prohibition and WWI: 1920's Themes in The Sun Also Rises1920s Themes in Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises"
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Political Powers Before and After WWIIn this essay, I will be discussing the World Orders before World War One and the governments that came out of the war. Also, I will focus on answering the following questions: a) If I think Liberal Capitalism was viable, -
Joyeux Noel French Film Based on True Event of a Christmas Ceasefire During WWIJoyeux Noel, an Academy award-nominee, walks a fine line between comedy and drama and excels at both without compromising the other.
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Veterans Affairs Seeking Doughboys ( WWI Vets)Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for living World War One veterans. -
Literature Based Movies for 20th Century Economics and History Classes: The Jazz Age: Post WWIA review of movies based on works of literature.
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War, Aberration and WWIWar, reflected in the late 19th and early 20th century global political atmosphere, is not an aberration, but simply an extension of human conduct and politics.
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The Underlying Causes of WWIThe paper discusses some of the events that may have caused World War I, that include, militarism, nationalism,and harsh alliances.
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Beliefs on War in Vienna and London as the Start of WWIThis is an analysis of the accounts taken by two different people in Vienna and London as WWI began.
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World War I and DisillusionmentWith the onset of WWI in 1914, pressure was put on the United States as neutrality became an unviable option. For several reasons, the US ultimately entered the war on the side of the Allies.
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Analysis of W.B. Yeats' "The Second Coming"W.B. Yeats' poem "The Second Coming" was written in 1919, just one year after WWI ended. The beginning of this poem reflects on how evil has taken over the minds of good Christians, and the world has turned into chaos. It
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The Sea and the Jungle: A Pre-WWI Travel Classic by H. M. TomlinsonReview of THE SEA AND THE JUNGLE (1912), H.J.Tomlison's account of a stormy winter crossing of the North Atlantic in a steamer that then sailed 2000 miles up the Amazon.
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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline AlexanderShackleton set out on an Antarctic exploration mission just at the time of the outbreak of WWI.
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Analysis of Wilfred Owen's "Disabled"Wilfred Owen's poem "Disabled" is about a soldier who came home from WWI missing limbs, and how this disability changed his life. This poem was written when Owen was in Craiglockhart War Hospital
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National World War I Museum in Kansas CityEven if you are not a history buff, this museum is an absolute treasure to visit. Walking on the Paul Sunderland Bridge over 9000 orange/red poppies each representing 1,000 combat deaths in WWI, is very humbling. -
Veterans Day Offers Another 'Thank You' to the TroopsToday is Veterans Day once again, which was first created to mark the end of WWI over 90 years ago. These days, Veterans Day now includes veterans of all the wars since- and this year, it is held with an even heavier heart due to the Fort Hood massacre. -
Two Postwar Worlds ComparedA comparison between Americas post wars worlds. Both World War One and World War Two ended one different note for the United States. It is important to understand the difference.
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The United States Justification for Entering World War IThis discusses the different reasons that allowed the U.S. to go into World War I and support the Allies and declare war on Germany.
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World War I and Its Major Effects on the United StatesThis discusses the major ways that World War I affected the U.S. and transformed many aspects of American life.
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History of Female Aviators in the U.S. MilitaryChronicling the journey of female pilots in the U.S. military this article tells their tale of rejection and of ultimate acceptance. From WWI to present, historical milestones that were made and the women who enjoyed them are also included. -
Analysis of Wilfred Owen's "Dulce Et Decorum Est"WWI has become known as the "chemist's war," according to Chris Reddy. There were numerous technological advances in chemical warfare during the First World War. In 1914, the French introduced tear gas (ethyl bromoacetate).
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World War One Movies for American and World History ClassesVeteran's Day, celebrates the Armistice with Germany in World War One on November 11, 1918. WWI, hailed as "The Great War" and "The War to End all Wars" is commemorated in these literature based films. Use these movies to explore war history. -
Anne Morgan's War: Showing How Photography and Silent Film Came Together to Rebuild France During WWIAnne Morgan's War: Rebuilding Devastated France 1917-1924 shows you through a remarkable photography and silent film exhibition, how one heroic group of American women came together to help the suffering children and refugees during World War 1. -
Free Printable Veteran's Day Lesson Plans: War History ActivitiesVeteran's Day is celebrated on November 11, the end of World War One on November 11, 1918. Veteran's Day honors those who served in the military. Here are free printable lesson plans on war history, WWI, WW II, Vietnam, Korea and American military. -
Analysis of Philip Larkin's "MCMXIV"Philip Larkin entitled this poem MCMXIV, which are Roman numerals for the number 1914. Many WWI stone memorials were incised with MCMXIV
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Stop! - The History of the Stop SignWhen you see old, rare film footage from any time prior to WWI--you'll notice that in the shots of busy streets--people are shown going in every odd direction in their early automobile or horse and buggy. -
The Two Oldest-Living War Veterans in the United StatesHeres two outstanding centenarians who may soon be putting the final bookmark on this country's first world war that taught us so many things about how to approach the next world war and any war after that... -
Literature-Based Movies for World War One History ClassesReview of books and movies that explore WWI history and sociology.
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GallipoliThe movie that introduced Mel Gibson to the world might introduce you to many other things, namely Australian History, WWI facts, and and early life on the Australian plains.
