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Why the Atomic Bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki shouldn’t have been dropped
Atomic Bomb
Hiroshima
Was America justified in dropping the horrific atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Should the bombs have been used? The answer to that is undoubtedly clear: no. The bombs did more harm than good. The US had conducted “the world’s most devastating military mission”1, effects of which are still evident today. World War II was…
Battle of the Divas
Battle
“Kiss my Brass! I’m not retiring and you can’t make me.” Bette Midler is in the prime of her life, selling out her concerts entertaining millions with her amazing voice and witty sense of humor. For over thirty years, Bette has been in an everlasting competition with the other world wide known sarcastically blunt entertainer,…
Truman And The Cold War
Cold War
Since 1940, this industrious, peace loving country has suffered invasion, four years of cruel enemy occupation, and bitter internal strife. Read paragraphs 10-16. 2. What type Of revolutionary group was leading the challenge to democracy in Greece? Without help, Greece would fall to Communism. Nearby Turkey, he added, was in a similar situation. The Greek…
The Republic of Iraq: A Leading Nation in the Middle East
Iraq War
Introduction and Background The Republic of Iraq is a leading nation in the Middle East. It is bordered to the north by Turkey; to the west by Syria and Jordan; to the south by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; and to the east by Iran. Central Iraq is bisected by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Once…
The Iraq War – Center Stage of Political and Ideological Debates
Iraq War
Following the infamous September 11 attacks of 2001, the United States government under the Presidency of George W. Bush pledged to begin a “War on Terror” campaign, in response to perceived threats to the freedom and democracy of the United States. The purpose of the war was to re-establish and provide security to the American…
Laura Ashley Holdings: the Battle for Survival
Battle
It is evident that Laura Ashley Holdings has been experiencing a persistent decline in performance since the 1990s, indicating a severe struggle for survival. Despite multiple CEO changes and the employment of high-paid turnaround executive Ann Iverson, Laura Ashley lags behind its competitors and encounters difficulties in keeping up with economic growth. Laura Ashley has…
Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
December 8th 1941 “with confidence in our armed forces – we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us god” was said by Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Congress to engage in war against Japan. Pearl Harbors’ geographical location led to the bombing of Pearl Harbor initiated by Japan. How or why would a…
Haig Fully Deserves His Reputation as ‘Bungler and Butcher of the Somme’
Battle
Conflict
International Relations
World War I
Haig, a divisive figure of both World War One and the twentieth century, elicits differing viewpoints. Some view him as a nationalistic champion, while others question his effectiveness as a leader. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that he led 60,000 soldiers to their deaths in the early stages of the Somme battle – a startling…
What Was Life Like for Fighting Men on the Western Front?
Life
Trench warfare
The trench systems were built during World War I along the confrontation line between the Germans and the Allies they were fighting. This style of fighting developed really because of the developments in weapons and explosives, particularly the machine gun and high explosive shells, that made it impossible to win a battle in the same…
The battle against fast food begins in the home
Battle
Fast Food
Home
“You’re all here for the same reason—because you appreciate the power that food can have in our lives.” – Michelle Obama. Food is essential for a human to survive, but too much can cause obesity. The number of people that have obesity in America is the reason why America is the second fattest country in…