Abstract This paper discusses how the success of the allies in World War II hinged on the defeat of its two greatest opposing forces. The key to success relied upon debilitating and disabling the German army and the Japanese army. The paper shows how the weakening of the German army at the Battle of Kursk and the weakening of the Japanese army at the Battle of Midway were two of the key battles responsible for turning the tides to the Allied forces' favor in World War II. The similarities and differences of these two decisive battles are the focus of the research.
From the Paper "It can be said that just because one loses the battle, it doesn?t mean that they have lost the war. In most cases this is true. However, one battle can mean a such defeat for one side that it changes the entire course of the rest of the war. This was the case in the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway took place from June 4-7, 1942. Prior to the Battle of Midway, Japanese forces were on the offensive capturing and securing massive territories throughout the Pacific Rim and Asia (NHC, 2002). Midway Island lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean half way between the United States and Japan. It is a key refueling and strategic supply point for long runs across the Pacific Ocean. Control of Midway Island was a key factor to the offensive position of the Japanese. It was also important defensively as a key to preventing the Japanese invasion of Hawaii."
Abstract This paper discusses the extent of Allied knowledge of the Holocaust during the Second World War, examines whether there were any rescue attempts, and measures Jewish perceptions of the Allies after the war was over in terms of whether more could have been done to help the victims.
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.
Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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.? "
This paper analyzes, based on the theries of Sigmund Freud and Karen Horey, the TV character "Ally McBeal", from the Fox comedy series of the same name.
Abstract This paper discusses the character Ally McBeal and the plot of the show pointing out some unusual behaviors such as hallucinating. The author states that, according to Freud, McBeal's character is suffering from suppressed memories, and the need for sex and marriage is in her unconscious. The author states that according to Karen Horney, McBeal's character depicts a prenatal stage.
From the Paper "McBeal is a smart, pretty woman who followed her high-school boyfriend, Billy Thomas, to Harvard Law school, where he dumped her to pursue his own career, leaving McBeal pining for him. Now, McBeal joins a prominent Boston Law firm, where she is stunned to discover that the true love of her life, Billy, is also on the payroll. There are plenty of emotional issues to deal with and things get complicated when Billy's wife, Georgia, confronts McBeal. We soon learn that McBeal is an emotional wreck and we are allowed to see all of her fears acted out in peculiar fantasy segments."
Abstract This paper will discuss the book "Hitler's Italian Allies" by Knox MacGregor, and seek to understand the bonds that existed between these two countries in their struggle to dominate the world. By realizing the way that MacGregor approaches this topic, it is obvious that the connection in the two fascist regimes was clearly a unified problem in the western world during the Second World War.
Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract The following paper discusses how both America and the former Soviet Union contributed to the Allied war effort in important ways - albeit their contributions differed markedly. Chiefly, the U.S.'s greatest contribution was its industrial output while the USSR's greatest contribution came in the form of its citizens sacrificing heroically in the face of incredible deprivations and suffering.
From the Paper "The thesis of the following paper is that, while both America and the former Soviet Union contributed to the Allied war effort in important ways, their contributions differed markedly. Chiefly, the U.S.'s greatest contribution was its industrial output while the USSR's greatest contribution came in the form of its citizens sacrificing heroically in the face of incredible deprivations and suffering. Paper Outline: the paper will begin first by examining the U.S. Lend-Lease program which kept the Soviet Union afloat during the bleakest days of the Second World War - largely because this program underscores the important war-time relationship between the two nations. From there, the paper will look at the contributions of the..."
Abstract This articles discusses that since America invaded Iraq March 20, 2003, more than three years ago, support for the Iraq War, in America and internationally, strong at first, has lessened. The writer points out that in the latter half of 2006, support for the war, in the U.S. and elsewhere, has reached its lowest point. The writer notes that as the conflict continues, no clear answer emerges as to whether America and its few remaining allies should "stay the course" or instead pull troops out sooner, thereby cutting American and other losses. In this essay, the writer discusses reasons for and against continued involvement in the Iraq War, and explains why one should "stay the course", but not for the reasons most often mentioned by President George W. Bush.
From the Paper "Still, a changed military strategy as described by Krepinevich could still prevent Iraq from becoming, as many now fear, another Vietnam. To remain another decade using a changed strategy might still give the U.S. and its allies, though slowly, a chance to win the peace, so that all the efforts, expense, and lost lives will not have been in vain even if the war was in fact a mistake in the first place."
"Increasingly, though, many argue America and its allies would do better to pull out now. Bartlett argues that by waging war in Iraq the President meddled where no military threat existed, failing to maintain America's priority of defending against proven military threats."
Abstract The paper argues that the Allies' victory in the Second World War in Europe was due to a lack of preparation in the German military, industry and economy, American industrial and economic might and Russian military and industrial transformations.
From the Paper "Germany's industry, economy and military were prepared neither for a long war nor a war fought over vast distances. At the outbreak of the war, Germany's industry was far from being what could be considered one of total-war. It is hard to calculate with any precision the level of military production Germany could have fielded at the start of the war. However, the fact that between 1941 and 1944 Germanys tripled its production of tanks and aircraft indicates that Germany was not making full military use of its industry. Indeed Britain, being smaller but more efficient, was able to produce more arms than Germany in almost every category up until 1943. Further evidence of German industry's lack of preparation comes with that fact that it was not until 1943 that Hitler ordered the country to transform into a state of total-war. (milward, german economy, p.106). Although the German military was prepared for a short blitzkrieg-like war it was unsuited to the long-rand and drawn-out war that the Second World War became."
Abstract The paper examines how Canada played a large part in the bomber command offensive missions of the Allies against Germany. The paper examines what prompted the Allies to bomb non-military targets and carry out what many consider to be immoral missions and then discusses the argument of many, that the bomber command offensive missions were necessary for the Allies to win the war. The paper also looks at the research regarding these attacks and asserts that one cannot prove that the bomber command missions were necessary for the Allies to win the war. The paper contends that since these missions were greatly immoral, Canada should have refused to take part and should have concentrated their efforts towards other areas of warfare.
From the Paper "During World War Two, the world witnessed the use of air warfare in numbers and consequence unlike any time before. The ideas of strategic air power started during the First World War. It was the Germans who thought of it first. British civilians were accustomed to being sheltered from the ravages of war as Britain was largely insulated by the English Channel. As a result the sight of German Zeppelin over London naturally frightened British civilians. The British made sure they were prepared when it came to the Second World War. They wanted to be ready to fight the battle in the air. Bomber Command was made up of groups of allied airmen who carried out a strategic bombing offensive on Germany in World War two. These Bomber Command attacks have become a highly debated topic of World War Two History. There are strong arguments to support both sides of the debate."
Abstract This paper explains ll the major combatants of the war at sea in World War II entered the conflict with outdated naval doctrine and then points out that although the addition of modern weapons were vital to the outcome of the war at sea it was the Allies? ability to utilise these weapons through changing tactics and rapid adaptation that was decisive. The paper further suggests that although the Allies? initial responses to the new type of ocean warfare with which they were faced was slow this situation quickly changed and argues that the Axis powers were much slower to adapt and continually made crucial errors in estimating their opponents capabilities. Finally, it is argued that, in the end, it was the phenomenal American ability to produce, in combination with the efficient use of signals intelligence, that destroyed or nullified the Axis powers at sea.
Examines the Allied invasion at Normandy on June 6, 1944. Discusses the overall strategy of the Allies and Germans, planning and preparation, success and shortcomings, goals, leadership, casualties, land, air and sea forces.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, 1999, $ 119.95
Abstract This research paper discusses the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the overall strategy for the operation of the invaders and defenders, operational planning and preparations and the fighting on that fateful day. Allied strategy was brilliantly conceived. German defensive strategy was muddled.
From the Paper "This research paper discusses the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the overall strategy for the operation of the invaders and defenders, operational planning and preparations and the fighting on that fateful day. Allied strategy was brilliantly conceived. German defensive strategy was muddled. Allied operational plans and preparations for the invasion were basically sound, except for the failure to plan for exploitation of the lodgement on the French coast, overreliance on pre-invasion bombardment of landing areas and other technical errors. German plans and preparations suffered from a divided command and certain fundamental weaknesses in their force structure."
Abstract The paper examines the battle that became the turning point in World War Two, greatly aiding the efforts of the Allied forces to bring a quick and decisive end to the war and to the Third Reich. On December 16, 1944 the German army began their "Ardennes Offensive" in the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg. The "Battle of the Bulge", as it became known, is Adolph Hitler's "last stand" against the Allied forces. Hitler knew that if the Americans managed to penetrate the German front lines, it would signal the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. The paper takes the student through the history of the battle and how the Allied forces, though ill-prepared and utterly taken by surprise, managed to fight back to victory. This battle serves as one of the greatest military engagements in the war in Europe, and some historians compare it to the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. It is also the worst battle, in terms of loss, to the American forces during World War II.
From the Paper "According to John Kline, the biggest and most costly battle of World War II began on December 16, 1944 which the German army referred to as their Ardennes Offensive. On this eventful day, "the (American) 106th Infantry Division. . . were hit with full force" by the German army, and after three days of fighting, "two of the Regiments, the 422nd and 423rd, were surrounded" which forced the 424th Regiment to join the 112th Regiment, part of the 28th Infantry Division. And working together as a massive armed team, these regiments and divisions "countered the German attack (by) driving the Germans back through the same area where the 106th had been in position in mid December 1944." Thus, "this German offensive became known in the U.S. Forces journals as the Battle of the Bulge." "
Abstract This essay researches Germany's history from industrialization to the post modern period in an effort to relate Germany's history and economic development to the way fascism and Nazism developed. From there, it is investigated whether Soviet rule in the east, or Allied rule in the west better suited Germany's historical developments. It was the allied capitalist system that better suited Germany, as seen in the "West German Miracle".
Tags:allied, berlin, east, germany, ii, stalin, wall, war, west, world
Abstract According to the writer, the basic cause of the war between Saddam Hussein's Iraq and the Allied Coalition led by the United States was Iraq's armed seizure of Kuwait in early August 1990. The paper traces the history of this occupation, then discusses the consequences which are explained in the paper as a military triumph by the United States and its allies and the removal of a serious threat to their vital interests.
From the Paper "A more immediate reason for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait was Iraq's financial situation at the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Iraq had prevailed against Iran largely because of financial assistance from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the other Gulf emirates. According to Hiro, Iraq emerged from the war with foreign debts to non-Arab nations of about $50.5 billion (three times its GDP), plus Gulf loans and credits of another $45 to $55 billion, including a debt to Kuwait of $14 billion. Iraq's ability to repay these debts was hampered by the declining world price of oil. At a series of meetings among the leaders of Arab countries in early 1990, Saddam Hussein demanded relief from this debt burden in form of lower oil production by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait which had exceeded their OPEC production quotas and tens of billions of dollars in cash payments from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the other Gulf states. At the final meeting between Iraq and Kuwait on July 31, 1990, Friedman said he demanded "$10 billion plus some territory and drilling rights." According to Friedman, the August 2, 1990 invasion was the equivalent of "a debtor canceling his debt by robbing the bank.""
