Essays about War Page 69

            The reasons behind the invasion of Iraq are as muddled in controversy as the false triumphs surrounding the purported military success that was highly celebrated just weeks following the fall of Baghdad. Researches have posited a variety of explanations about the George Bush administration’s rationale behind the 2003 invasion. Contributing to this debate, this…

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was not just another violent conflict for Canada, but rather a significant affirmation of its global presence and a message to other nations that it should not be underestimated. The remarkable accomplishments of the Canadian army during this battle earned them admiration from other countries and fostered a newfound self-assurance….

In his writing The Histories, Herodotus recorded the Battle of Thermopylae, which is considered an arduous and notable battle in western history. Herodotus, a highly significant historian from the 5th century B.C., portrays various aspects of the battle in this primary source. These include highlighting Xerxes’ superstitious and tyrannical nature, providing informative insights into Spartan…

In 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. This prompted the United States to enter World War II. Four years later and still at war, the President Franklin Roosevelt received a letter from Albert Einstein explaining efforts in Nazi Germany to build an atomic bomb. The United States Government soon after began a very secretive project known…

Despite the popular belief that the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln freed southern slaves in the Civil War, it was actually through the passage of three Constitutional amendments (the 13th, 14th, and 15th) that ensured equal treatment for these newly emancipated individuals according to the law. However, despite these efforts, slavery continued to exist in…

Destruction, chaos, violence and death along with numerous other tragedies are the results from War. The film Pan’s Labyrinth, by writer/director Guillermo Del Toro, depicts a story of hero’s quest in a time of disarray. The film is based in 1944, about a princess’ journey to return home. She came from an underworld, escaping to…

When composing literary plants most. writers will hold that it is hard to compose a narrative without any inspiration. The authors will frequently hold some motivation. either from past experiences or something that can animate an thought for a novel. Although the novel can be fabricated it can still alter how society feels about a…

To What Extent Was the Cold War Inevitable? With the end of World War II (WWII) in 1945 began the Cold War, an international conflict that lasted from 1947–1991 and plagued nations across the globe. As the post-war negotiations were deliberated by three of the strongest world powers, the United States (US), Britain, and the…

1. INTRODUCTION The end of the Cold War in the early 1990s had a dual impact on international relations. It not only marked the conclusion of the Cold War itself but also enabled democratization in previously Marxist dictatorships by facilitating the withdrawal of Soviet military forces from Eastern Europe and the Third World. Additionally, it…

Luck and timing were central to William’s success at Hastings. Firstly, in advance of the campaign, two of William’s rivals had died; Henry, king of France and Count Fulk of Anjou. This was very significant to the campaign because it enabled William to leave Normandy feeling safe because his two main adversaries were dead, and…