Essays about War Page 32

After the death of his father and his ascension to the Macedonian throne. Alexander’s first order of business was to pursue his father‘s dream — the conquest of the Persian Empire. When his campaign started off, it was revenge that was on his mind. Persians had enslaved several territories of Greece in the past. The…

In this poem, the writer shows the reader the horrors of war from a first-hand perspective. He uses many words linking to the weather in the poem, to show that the weather is just as bad as the Germans. He shows us this by saying that the army “attacks once more in ranks on shivers…

During history, Alexander the Great emerged as one of the most remarkable military leaders. From 338 to 323, he achieved conquests in Asia, Macedonia, and Greece. Despite his young age, he demonstrated his valor at the battles of Granicus River and Tyre. The early accomplishments of Alexander the Great were made possible by his troops’…

The Seven Years War was the first conflict in human history to be fought around the globe. With a justification, the war that lit up Europe, North America, India, and many other locales from 1756 until 1763 has often been referred to as the real First World War. The Seven Years War enveloped both European…

Abstract War is an ever-present, controversial part of human society. With its pros and cons, both pro-war and anti-war arguments can be easily debated. This report will examine the positive and negative effects of war to gain a more open view of the topic. This is particularly relevant with the current civil conflict occurring in…

Have you ever wondered what Lincoln, Kennedy, and Obama have in common? All of them presented multiple speeches to the people sharing their values. Lincoln’s speech was the ” Gettysburg Address” in the time of the Civil War during his presidency and Kennedy’s speech was his “Inaugural Address” just after WWII. While Obama’s speech was…

People who tend to think war is inevitable basically cite the inherent lack of trustworthiness in human nature. In other words, they suggest we are not really hard wired to cooperate on the scale required to avoid war. Our instinct to cooperate is limited to those in our closest circles. These people may cite the…

Homer is an important character in the novel Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden because he is one of Ellie’s most trusted friends. Due to the challenges and trauma the war has put him through and a special connection with a girl named Fi, Homer has had the greatest character development. From being…

Introduction: Poetry is a way to express opinions and ideas and this can often be more effectively achieved through song. Analysing a poem or song lyrics involves explaining the subject matter, identifying and discussing the impact of using poetic devices and commenting on the mood created. Analysis: The Hero – Siegfried Sassoon ‘The Hero’ by…

Paul Bäumer, the narrator and protagonist in All Quiet on the Western Front, is a character who develops extensively within the course of the novel. As a young man, he is persuaded to join the German Army during World War I. This three year ordeal is marked by Paul’s short, but tragic trek into adulthood…