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England and Germany After World War I, 2006.
An analysis of the conditions in England and Germany after World War I.
3,550 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 160.95
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This paper studies the conditions in Europe after World War I, which ultimately led to Second World War. The paper focuses on England and Germany as countries representative of the Allied and Axis powers. The paper begins by examining the Weimar Republic of Germany, which had inherent weaknesses that, when combined with economic strife and early political challenges, created a high level of instability. The paper shows how the Nazi Party exploited the Republic's weaknesses. The paper examines in detail Hitler's rise to power, and the culminating impact of world events. Next, the paper turns to Britain, which like Germany was showing signs of great economic stress after World War I. The paper discusses high unemployment coupled with a shrinking export market, which contributed to the downward spiral. The paper also studies the psyche of the British public, which believed that that World War I was the last war -- a belief that was reflected in the government's decision to cut military spending. The paper concludes with an assessment of the U.S.'s Land-Lease program and its positive impact on the economic and military recovery of England.
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"The conditions in countries where many of the Allied forces resided were similar to those of the Axis forces. One country for each of the allied and axis forces whose history following World War II are similar to the other members of each group will be examined. The British are a good representation of the Allied forces and Germany for the Axis, especially in the European theater. What occurred in each of these countries following World War I laid the foundation for what were to follow in World War II. Each holds some very interesting events, which set into motion what would occur in the future. Mussolini first coined the term "Axis" in a speech he gave in Milan, Italy on November 1, 1936. In this speech, he referred to the Rome/Berlin alliance as an Axis in which all European countries would revolve around. This alliance, however, was a result of forced isolation from the rest of Europe, rather than a sincere Italo-German partnership of mutual respect."
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Germany in World War I, 2007.
A discussion on Germany's responsibility for starting WWI.
3,894 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 171.95
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The paper examines numerous speeches and declarations made by various leaders from Europe during the period of the First World War. The paper discusses the causative factor that set off tensions and culminated into a full fledged First World War between several powerful nations. The paper explores how French President Poincare declared to his citizens in a speech that France had been inadvertently pushed into a war, much against her own will, with absolutely no warning at all from Germany. The paper concludes that Germany, having made the final decision to declare war, would have to bear the cross throughout history, as declared by Poincare.
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"In a letter sent by the Imperial Chancellor, the Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg, to Emperor Wilhelm II, on July 26 1914, from Berlin, he requests the Emperor Wilhelm II to order the High Seas Fleet to remain in Norway, so that the burden of England's 'proposed mediation action' at Petersburg, which was in fact a little bit shaky at the moment, would be lightened and lessened. The answer that Wilhelm gave was that, "My fleet has orders to sail for Kiel, and to Kiel it is going to go", and anyway, he reiterated, the mediation action at Petersburg was not all that shaky. Wilhelm wonders where the Imperial Chancellor got his information from!"
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The Influence of Protestantism in Post World War I Germany, 2001.
An in-depth look at the Protestant influence in post World War I Germany, and its involvement in the demise of the Wiemar Republic and the resulting rise to power of Adolph Hitler.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 108.95
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In this paper the author examines the role of Protestantism, in particular the Lutherans, in post WWI Germany and how they helped lead to the downfall of the Wiemar Republic and the raise of Hitler?s Germany. The author pays particular attention to the groundwork laid by Martin Luther, the influence of the theological leaders of the 1920?s, the role of other major Protestant religions of Germany, and the factors affecting the Protestant German citizens of the time.
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?The groundwork for the Protestant role in these historical events began with the writings of Martin Luther. German Protestants of the 1920?s, even those who were not Lutheran, felt a special bond with him. This tendency was reinforced by theological beliefs of the average Lutheran of the day and the feeling that German people had an especially strong bond with their homeland, a bond stronger than many other people of the world.?
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Responsibility for World War I, 2002.
An analysis of the events leading up to the start of World War I in order to determine if Imperial Germany should have been held responsible.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper examines Imperial Germany's responsibility for causing World War I. The author discusses the pervasiveness of militarism in German society, Germany's determination to acquire a global colonial empire, the rigidity of the Schlieffen Plan, and the autocratic system of government in Germany, which placed all power in the hands of a flawed leader such as Kaiser Wilhelm II. All of these elements combined to cause World War I, and Germany must bear most of the blame, for German intransigence or aggressiveness was displayed at nearly every stage of the crisis in 1914.
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Accountability for World War I, 2007.
A discussion of whom should be held accountable for the World War I.
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper examines Germany's involvement in World War I and why she was held responsible for the damages that occurred in Europe, through the eyes of three historians. The paper explains that Germany had rejected the attempts of mediation made by Britain and that it was the miscalculations of German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg that caused all of Europe's superpowers to engage in a World War. The paper looks at how the three historians; Fritz Fischer, Gerhard Ritter and H. Jarausch discuss whom should be held accountable for the World War. In conclusion the paper shows that it is Fischer's persuasive arguments and ample evidence that clearly identifies Germany's faults in the causation of World War I.
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"According to Fischer, Publicist Victor Naumann, who was an adviser of the German Foreign Ministry, engaged in a discussion with the permanent head of the Austro-Hungarian foreign ministry, Count Hoyos, about German aggression for the war in Berlin. He stated that the triple alliance of Italy, Austria-Hungary and Germany was powerful and that Britain would remain neutral because of the Anglo-German settlement in Africa, therefore stating that an attack against Serbia would be best if executed immediately. Ritter criticizes Fischer for bringing forward Victor Naumann as a witness to the Berlin Agreement as he was only a journalist and not a diplomat and therefore questions Fischer's credibility. However, Fischers claims are proven true when Count Hoyos met with the Austro-Hungarian ambassador, Szogyeny in Berlin on July 5th, 1914 and presented him with two documents: a memorandum that stated the situation of the monarchy and a proposal that insisted the only way to save the monarchy from being swallowed in the "Pan-Slav flood" was to "eliminate Serbia"."
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World War I, 2005.
Reviews two articles about World War I.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper reviews two articles on World War I which look at its causes, diplomacy issues, imperialism, nationalism, idealism and the emergence of Germany as a world power.
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"German historian, Imanuel Geiss, attributes the forces of Nationalism and Imperialism to the origins of World War I. In his essay, "Origins of the First World War", Geiss asserts that the determination of the German Empire to uphold the conservative and monarchic principles by any means against the rising flood of democracy plus its Weltpolitik made war inevitable. Topics under consideration include Bismarck's legacy, German Weltpolitik and their effect on the balance of power."
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World War I, 2002.
Examines events leading up to the start of World War I in 1914.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 102.95
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Examines events leading up to the start of World War I in 1914. Background. Causes of the conflict. Course of development. International relations and political development. Austro-Hungarian Empire's treatement of the Balkan nations. Conflicting goals of European alliances. Germany's political goals and quet for world power. Consequences of the War.
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"FIRST WORLD WAR: BACKGROUND, CAUSES, COURSE, & CONSEQUENCES
Introduction
This study investigates the events leading up to the initiation of the First World War in 1914. The objectives of this study are as follows:
The first objective is to develop necessary background information on the First World War for the reader.
The second objective is to identify a factor or a combination of factors as the cause of the conflict.
The third objective is to provide a brief explanation of the course of the conflict.
The fourth objective is to draw conclusions relevant to the consequences of the conflict."
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Origins of World War I, 2008.
This paper provides an outline of Chapter 2 of "Origins of the War" by Sidney B. Fay.
982 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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The paper reviews Chapter 2 of "Origins of the War" by Sidney B. Fay entitled "The System of Secret Alliances, 1871-1890: Domination of the Eastern Empires". The paper looks at Fay's analysis of the consequences of the Franco-Prussian War, the allegiance of Russia, Austria and Germany known as the League of the Three Emperors and its dissolution. The paper also outlines Fay's perspective on the Austro-German Alliance, the recreation of the Alliance of the Three Emperors, the Russo-German "Re-Insurance Treaty," the Triple Alliance, Romania Alliance and Franco-Russian Alliance. In addition, the paper looks at how Fay highlights the end of the Eastern Empire domination and the wheels being set in motion toward World War I.
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Consequences of the Franco-Prussian War
League of the Three Emperors, 1872-1878
Near Eastern Crisis, 1875-1878
Austro-German Alliance of 1879
Alliance of the Three Emperors, 1881-1887
Russo-German "Re-Insurance treaty," 1887-1890
Triple Alliance of 1882
Romania Alliance of 1883
Breakdown of the Wire to Russia in 1890
German Relations, 1871-1890
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"In this section, Fay discusses how Germany had remained politically and socially weak from the time of the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century, and was subject to French policy, which was determined to keep Germany weak and divided. Germany dealt with the problem directly and expelled Austria from its rule by the Prussian victory at Sadowa, and established the North German Federation, although under Prussian rule. France was now the underling and Germany was the strong enemy. Bismarck was highly criticized by the French for the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine, however, Fay's view is that Bismarck was just doing what is common during war and after victory. Nonetheless, Fay surmises that this decision was so pervasive and so angered France that it became one of the main underlying causes for World War I. In essence, Fay lays the fault of World War I right on the doorstep of Germany."
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The Causes of World War I and World War II, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the origins of the two World Wars.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper identifies the major causes of World War I and World War II. The causes of both wars lay in the political and military rivalries and consequent alliance building among major European powers. However, the rise of fascism and the Great Depression put World War II in different contexts. The scale of destruction is greater in World War II, but major changes in Western ideas emerged from the destruction of World War I.
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World War II POWs, 2003.
A comparative analysis of the treatment of allied prisoners of war held by Germany and Japan during World War Two.
2,989 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 142.95
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This paper examines the experiences of Allied prisoners of war during World War II. It compares the POWs of the Japanese with those of Germany and gives special attention to the Australians who were imprisoned by these forces. It starts with a general discussion of the circumstances of the war followed by a comparison in the areas of facilities, diet, healthcare, labour, recreation, torture and female prisoners. This comparison is made by looking at examples of the experiences of individual POWs and POW camps and its purpose is to show the reader the variety of experiences and it does not purport to be an assessment of the complete POW experience of the two nations.
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"Fought on a number of fronts between 1939 and 1945 World War 2 can be separated into three conflicts. The Middle East and the Mediterranean between 1940-42. The Eastern front from June 1941 and the Japanese Pacific from December 1941. The war originally started when the Germans invaded Poland, causing France and the UK to declare war, while the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour incited the USA to declare war on Japan. Australia's involvement has generally been contributed to a widespread political and emotional commitment to Britain. The need for defence from the Japanese if they chose to move south was also a factor and in total 550,000 Australian men and women served in the armed forces."
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Fascism's Manifestations Across Two World Wars, 2002.
Examines the fundamental elements of the two different forms of Fascism taken up in Germany and Italy over the course of World Wars One and Two.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 143.95
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The paper makes the argument that Fascism experienced a limited reign in Italy and Germany and was a phenomenon limited to the period revolving around the two World Wars. The complex origins of each "brand" of fascism, their disparate foundations, the philosophical / practical differences and the elements of their mutual and simultaneous downfall are explored in detail.
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Why a Second World War?, 2002.
An analysis of the causes (country by country and globally) of World War II, illustrating the argument that a second coming of global warfare was inevitable.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper examines the argument that the social and political state of Europe, the United States, and Japan after World War I made the second coming of global warfare inevitable. The root causes for each of the major countries (USA, Russia, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, etc.) are examined in detail and are intricately tied together to paint a picture of how an event as tragic as World War was an inevitable outcome of World War I.
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"While many historians consider the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, the spark that ignited the inferno of World War II the embers of global conflict had been smoldering unchecked for some time before then. In many ways, the vindictive and pernicious demands set in place by the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919 made a phoenix-like second coming of German forces bent on vindication and conquest almost inevitable. While German angst percolated, half way around the globe similar discord was brewing in the Pacific with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931, a blatant violation of previously signed non- aggression treaties by the major Asian countries. These two sparks ignited by German demoralization and Japanese aggression, separated by thousands of miles, ultimately led to events that would pull England, France, Italy, Russia, Northern Africa, and the United States into a two sided struggle for world domination that would leave its mark on mankind forever."
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World War II, 2004.
An analysis of how the Second World War was a result of a failure on part of the Allies to enforce the terms of the treaties they made, both with Germany and with each other.
4,319 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 184.95
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This paper examines how, in the aftermath of the First World War, there were great efforts made to establish the party or parties responsible for the outbreak of the war and a great desire to justify the belief of the Allies that Germany had been the aggressor; the result of this was the 'war guilt' clause of the Treaty of Versailles. It looks at how, after the Second World War, however, few attempts seem to have been made to establish Germany?s guilt, even though it had, in blatant defiance of the Treaty of Versailles, amassed a large army, and as early as 1935, began, by military posturing and political manipulation, to invade and annex various areas of land belonging to other sovereign nations. It analyzes how it is impossible to deny, looking fairly at the events leading up to the declaration of war against Germany by various nations in 1939, that the war would never have happened had Germany not been under the control of an ambitious warlord, Adolf Hitler, and how, although Hitler was indeed leading Germany down the path towards war, the Allies, consisting mainly of Great Britain and France, according to most historians had countless opportunities to bring a halt to the German war machine before it had the chance to create the formidable army introduced to Europe in 1939.
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"In January of 1936, Hitler moved four German divisions to the border of the Rhineland. There he bided his time, waiting for a good opportunity. It came on March First, after the signing of a French-Russian non-aggression pact. Hitler gave orders for a ?surprise entry? into the Rhineland. On March 7th as many as three German divisions -- and possibly as few as one -- crossed over into the Rhineland. While the Rhineland rejoiced the return of the military, the world was unaware. Until noon, when Hitler announced, from the Kroll Opera House, that in the ?interests of the basic rights of its people to the security of their frontier and the safeguarding of their defense were re-established, as from today, the absolute and unrestricted sovereignty of the Reich in the demilitarized zone of the Rhineland.? "
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World War II, 2002.
A paper which looks at how the effects of WWI eventually led to the start of the Second World War.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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The paper discusses the far-reaching effects and changes brought by the World War I and how they echoed in the world for decades in the forms of bringing political, social and economic changes. It shows how several events after WWI such as the rearmament of Germany and the re-militarization of the Rhineland contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
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"Britain and France, being the democratic governments, survived the pressure and stress of World War I, but the kingdom of Russia, Ottoman Empire, Germany, and the Austria-Hungary, all collapsed due to which new countries were created and many other states got independence from Russia and Germany.
"However, some of those states were placed under the control of France and Britain. Furthermore, the collapse of the Czar gave an opportunity to the communists to establish power in Russia, however; for many years, they failed to secure a grip anywhere else in the world."
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World War II, 2004.
An overview of the causes and main events of World War II.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper discusses how World War II bought the greatest destruction that the world has ever witnessed and how the war was so intense that literally no part of the world was spared from the grave consequences. It examines reasons, the events, and the outcome of the war, which started in September 1st, 1939, continued for six full years, and ended in August of 1945 after the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which forced Japan to surrender.
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Introduction
Events that led to the War
Treaty of Versailles
Failure of the League of Nations
The Rise of Dictatorship and Arms race
Hitler?s Aggressive Policies
Important Events of the War
War in Poland and the Western Front
The Battle of Britain
Russian War Against Germany
American Entry into the War (Pearl Harbor)
The End of the War (Atom Bomb)
The Results of World War Two
Conclusion
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"Of all the reasons the most direct one for the breakout of the war was the Hitler?s aggressive colonizing policies. In violation of the treaty of Locarno [Ben John], Hitler invaded Rhineland in 1936. This was followed by the annexure of Sudetenland and Austria in 1938. Britain signed the Munich agreement with Germany to prevent further colonization but Hitler again breached the agreement by annexing Czechoslovakia in 1939. This was followed by Hitler?s demand for Danzig (in Poland), which was rejected leading to the German invasion of Poland in September 1, 1939 and marking the beginning of the Second World War. Britain and France entered the war against Germany in conformation with the pact with Poland."
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World War II and Racism, 2004.
An analysis of the prevalence of racism during the Second World War.
1,999 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper discusses three literary works that illustrate issues of race and racism during World war II. The paper reviews "Double Victory" written by Ronald T. Takaki, explaining the Selective Service Act, the epitome of segregation in the U.S. army. "War Without Mercy" by John Dower is outlined, illustrating the fact that the American people despised Japan more than they despised Germany during the Second World War. The paper contends that this was partially due to racism. The paper also describes the 1937 Japanese slaughter of more than 300,000 Chinese in Nanking, China, through a review of the book "The Rape of Nanking" by Iris Chang.
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"According to Double Victory, the U.S. Army was segregated during WWII, due to President Franklin Roosevelt's refusal to integrate the armed forces. He had signed into law the Selective Service Act, which basically, according to Takaki, "prohibited the inter-mingling of 'colored and white' army personnel in the same regiments" (p. 23). This policy angered civil rights and black advocacy organizations, as it seemed to be putting forth the notion that Uncle Sam needed black soldiers to fight for freedom, which is symbolized by the U.S. Constitution (which states that "all men are created equal"), but there would be racial segregation among the military fighting forces because blacks aren't as good as whites."
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