Abstract This paper describes the atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WorldWarII. The writer gives statistics in order to highlight the devastation. Also included is an eye-witnesses' testimony. The paper concludes by posing moral questions about the bombing of innocent civilians.
From the Paper "It was on August 6th, in the year 1945, at 8.15 AM, Japanese time, that the United States of America dropped its first ever atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, so that its usefulness to the enemy could be completely destroyed. According to the then President of the United States, the bomb "...had more power than 20,000 tones of TNT ", and it was also infinitely more powerful than the blast power that the British Grand Slam, purportedly the largest bomb in the history of the world, had. The immediate and direct consequence of the bomb was that more than four square miles of the entire city of Hiroshima were completely and irrevocably destroyed, 66,000 people were killed instantaneously, and 69,000 more were seriously injured. Three days later, another atomic bomb, equally powerful, was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan, and this bomb managed to destroy about 1.5 square miles of the city, and kill about 39,000 people, while injuring 25,000 more. The very next day, the Japanese government asked to surrender, under the 'Potsdam Declaration'. "
Tags:World, War, II, atomic, bomb, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Japan, surrender
Abstract This paper examines why the United States Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union all used film propaganda during WorldWarII. Films with patriotic themes were considered a valuable tool in the war effort. They served to rally and unite the home front against the aggressors by demonizing the foe and sanctifying the war as a righteous struggle of good against evil. The paper shows that regardless of whether these propaganda films were German, Russian, or American, they all relied upon psychological and emotional manipulation and could have a powerful impact upon their targeted audiences.
Abstract This paper examines the important roles played by women during WorldWarII. It discusses the background of the war and then shows how the advances in opportunities and the terrible horrors which were experienced by women during the war would help to establish the global identity of the woman today as one deserving of equality and entitled to protection against the worst abuses of which man is capable.
From the Paper "Additionally, this research yields the resolution that women are among the most vulnerable of subjects to war due to the sexual power dynamics that are culturally ingrained in some many societies. Within such a framework, the context of war may bear an especially high level of danger for women, who even today in many developing parts of the world tend to suffer most egregiously in conditions of war and conflict. Thus, another crucial point of inflection which occurred during World War II was an understanding of the demand upon societies and cultures as a whole to preserve women against regressive behavior, sexual abuse and gender subjugation."
Tags: labor vulnerability responsibility, second worldwar
This paper discusses the matter of the Cold War and looks at how relationships between the Soviet Union and the United States became more and more strained after the end of WorldWarII.
Abstract In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the Cold War. Specifically, the writer discusses the development of the Cold War after the end of WorldWarII and looks at how Europe and the world were divided by two super powers. The writer explains that the Cold War broke out after the end of WorldWarII between the Soviet Union and the United States. It was based on disagreements between the two countries' policies, and the American possession of the atomic bomb. The writer notes that it lasted until the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, and drove a wedge between the two countries that is not easily forgotten. The writer concludes that the Cold War never erupted into real war, but there were times, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, when it could have, and the world breathed a sigh of relief when it ended.
From the Paper "This was part of a report on Soviet/U.S. relations commissioned by President Truman in 1946, and it indicates the key differences between the two countries and their policies.
"The Truman Doctrine was a plan conceived to help nations threatened by Communism. The Truman Doctrine initially began with aid to Turkey and Greece in 1947, and continued in one form or another throughout the Cold War. It was a global, all encompassing effort to control Communism, and of course, the Soviets protested it. Many other nations did too, and it served to strain U.S. and foreign relationships greatly during the Cold War."
Abstract As a result of the Treaty of Versailles the German Navy was reduced to a small coastal defense. This thesis looks at the German Naval plan during WorldWarII and why it was not as successful as it should have been. Issues such as their deployment strategy, ship and submarine building, weapons are examined in great detail. The German Naval strategy is compared with the British Navy. The miscalculations made by the German Naval leaders are evaluated to show what went wrong for the German Navy.
From the Paper "During the Second World War Great Britain depended on her sea born trade to maintain her ability to be involved in the conflict. This required the Royal Navy to protect convoys by using most of its capital ship strength. German leaders realized that they could never create a navy large enough to challenge the British directly. From the onset of German remilitarization they planned to build a small, technically advanced fleet of battleships that could destroy the capital ships of the Royal Navy in succession and weaken Britain to such a point that she would be compelled to negotiate a settlement."
Tags: battleship, bismarck, german, germany, hilter, ii, navy, royal, war, world
Abstract This paper describes the USA in the aftermath of WWII. The paper first relates that the aftermath of the Second WorldWar saw the beginning of the "baby boom" generation as well as the end of the Great Depression. The paper also relates that the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the world's two leading superpowers, which also led to the beginning of the Cold War between the Western powers and the Communist-bloc nations. In addition, the paper relates that WorldWarII played a key role in ending racial segregation and in expanding America's suburbs.
From the Paper "As it is common antebellum, the United States experienced what is referred to as a "baby boom". "Baby boom" is a term used to refer to the time when couples reunite after war and begin building families. (At this time in history, birth control was not widely available, which could also have something to do with the number of children families were having.) More so, the use of this term refers to the time prior to 1945 when it was more difficult for people to have families, not only because husbands were away at war, but because from the year 1929 up until the onset of World War II, The Great Depression, a time when jobs and food were scarce, left people unable to financially take on another mouth to feed. The baby boom occurred at a time when there weren't as many economic and social pressures to keep people from having families."
Tags: baby, boom, Great, Depression, superpowers, Cold, War, segregation
Abstract In this article, using primary sources only, the writer describes the effect of atrocities on American soldiers in WorldWarII. The writer explores the horrors of war witnessed by soldiers who liberated Nazi concentration camps in addition to their moral outrage at the genocide. The writer discusses the differences between WWII soldiers and those who served in Vietnam, toward reaction to the horrors of war.
From the Paper While the phrase war is hell has entered the language as a cliche, the statement gains its power from its truth. American soldiers like soldiers from all cultures and in all periods of history have recognized that war is almost invariably accompanied by evil acts that go far beyond the carnage that one would expect from violent conflict between armies. In this report the horrors of war will be explored through primary source documents provided ... "
Abstract This paper discusses whether American isolationism caused the Second WorldWar. It defines isolationism. The author contends that it is an oversimplification to assert that American isolationism caused WWII to break out in Europe or in Asia.
From the Paper "A critical question addressed by many historians is the question of whether or not American isolationism caused the Second World War. Historian Paul Johnson takes the position that it is also a myth that America's ..."
Abstract This paper explains that existing as a black man in Alabama during WorldWarII, or in fact existing as a black man anywhere in the United States, was to be a man viewed as having little intellectual capacity. The paper then goes on to describe the involvement of black men in the WWII military, noting that, while the black man appeared to make great progress during WorldWarII, these same men were to understand quickly that in reality, nothing had changed. However, for these black men, returning home from the war, it no longer seemed right or natural to 'stay in their place' because they had gained a new and larger perspective of their place. The author concludes that, while the Civil Rights movement did not arise immediately from this WWII experience, it did influence the future.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Terms and Definitions
Introduction
WorldWarII The Tuskegee Airmen
The Alabama Experience
Jim Crow Laws
Returning from the War Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "As already stated it was believed that the black man did not have the intellectual capacity to do things the white man could do and specifically, during the Second World War, it was not believed that the black man could pilot a plane. The struggle of African Americans to gain entry to the Army Air Corps had been ongoing since the use of planes was introduced into warfare during the First World War. In April of 1939, Public Law 18 which called for an expansion of the Air Corps was passed with part of the law containing an authorization to create black training programs in colleges."
Tags: separate, air corp, tuskegee, discriminatory laws, equality
Abstract This paper discusses how California was affected by WorldWarII. It discusses the concentration camps that were set up for the Japanese living in America and how their businesses were taken from them. It describes the fear of the Japanese that was felt by the American public. The paper also looks at how the production of war products increased and how the production of different industries prospered in California.
Table of Contents:
Fear and the American People during WorldWarII Removal of Japanese to Concentration Camps
Businesses during WorldWarII Prospered
From the Paper "Before discussing why the American people wanted the Japanese removed from California, it is important to grasp the fear they had during this time. "Fear gripped the country and a wave of hysterical antipathy against the Japanese engulfed the Pacific Coast" (Weber). Not only did California and people on the West Coast develop hatred toward the Japanese after the bombing on Pearl Harbor, but people throughout the country were afraid the Japanese might be spies or they might turn against them. John Rankin, a Mississippi Congressman, stated, "I'm for catching every Japanese in America, Alaska and Hawaii now and putting them in concentration camps and shipping them back to Asia as soon as possible ... This is a race war, as far as the Pacific side of the conflict is concerned" (Weber). Quite clearly, they wanted the Japanese removed from their homes and put into concentration camps even if they were American citizens."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that the second WorldWar was in fact a return to the unfinished business of the first WorldWar and the idea of a progression from WorldWar I to WorldWarII is unavoidable. Signs that war was brewing on the horizon were evident ever since Hitler took power, effectively putting an end to the Weimar Republic and transforming Germany into a fascist state. The writer maintains that it should be noted that Hitler did not merely seize power; he had the full support of the majority of Germans, who, humiliated by their defeat in the first WorldWar and the subsequent sanctions imposed on them by the Versailles Treaty, were anxious to seek revenge against their enemies. The writer discusses that while Germany's grievances might have been settled by diplomatic means, were another strong, less violent leader in political office, Hitler was visibly determined to go to war from the outset. In trying to restore dignity to his country, Adolf Hitler completely destroyed Germany, effectively doing a lot more damage to it than the First WorldWar had done. The writer concludes that it is through studying the lessons of history - and the ruthless actions of such tyrants as Adolf Hitler - that one may learn from the mistakes of the past, and hopefully use those lessons to avoid the destructive impulses that lead to worldwar.
From the Paper " While his military advisors did everything in their power to deter Hitler's ruthless rampage, this did not stop him from declaring war on the United States in December of 1941. By now, it seemed that Hitler was no longer merely attempting to tone for the losses his country suffered as a result of the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles. His rage was motivated by something else, something more personal; indeed, from the point of view of Adolf Hitler, the Second World War was merely an extension of "Mein Kampf" (my struggle). No sane leader would have dared to take on the leader of the free world at that point in time. By declaring war on the United States of America at that point in the war, Hitler was effectively taking on the Soviet Union, the British Empire, and the United States all at once. The United States was the world's greatest industrial and financial power, the Brits claimed the world's largest empire at the time, and the Soviet Union boasted the world's largest army. There was no way Germany was prepared to fight for this war, as they were not even capable of providing their soldiers with adequate clothing and supplies against the harsh Russian climate."
Abstract This paper discusses how WorldWarII 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.
Outline
Thesis
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 WorldWar Two
Conclusion
From the Paper "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."
Tags: league, nations, versaille, hitler, germany, britain, battle, russia
Abstract This paper examines the economic impact that WorldWarII had on Europe. It provides a brief history of the lead-up to the war and the cost of the war in terms of human casualty and then analyzes why WorldWarII had such a devastating effect on the European economy. Finally, the paper discusses the rapid growth of the post-War golden age in Europe and the factors that contributed to it.
From the Paper "The economy of Europe lagged far behind the United States after World War II and into the 50s (Eichengreen 2007). Its gross domestic product level was barely half American levels per person. The mass production methods in the US, which were introduced in the first half of the 20th century were just arriving in Europe at this time. Typical automobiles and modern household appliances in the US were still few and exceptional in Europe. Even 50 years later, Western Europe was still far from the US in terms of per capita GDP. But institutions of European integration wiped this difference in the quality of life so marked 50 years ago. They locked peaceful Germany into Europe so as to unleash its huge industrial might. It was something, which France and other European countries would not have allowed. These institutions created the Common Market, which in turn induced the huge expansion of trade and increased efficiency. Through the Single Market Program set up in 1986, these European institutions created a continental economy, which can now support global champion firms at a scale and a scope that could compete internationally. And with the introduction of the Euro, the inflation problem, which plagued Europe in most of the 20th century, disappeared (Eichengreen)."
Abstract This paper looks at how "The Reluctant Belligerent: American Entry into WorldWarII" by Robert A. Divine chronicles the history of American isolationist diplomatic policy and quasi-isolationist diplomatic policy up to and slightly after the onset of America's entry into WorldWarII. It examines how Divine's book argues that American policy actually exacerbated the international tensions that existed before America's entry into the war. It also discusses how the book suggests that American policy prolonged the subsequent world conflict, rather than stemming or containing the conflict's eventual spread to the far corners globe.
From the Paper "Divine, despite his stress upon a conceptual framework of isolationism versus interventionism in international affairs, still used the methods of an historian to structure his text. Thus, he took a chronological approach to the evolving conflict between America and Europe over the preceding decade to intervention and mobilization. What was so interesting about this approach, first and foremost, for a student of American history, was that Divine showed the evolving conflict from an American perspective, even though America was not formerly involved in the war at the time. Usually, American history books focus merely upon the Great Depression during the period, prior to America's entry into World War II but after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Divine did examine how the economic impact of the depression affected America's perceptions as an international diplomatic actor and reactor."
Abstract This paper examines how the post-WorldWarII era was definitely a prosperous time, and the economy grew very strong because of many variables. It looks at how the purchasing frenzy, return of veterans, and general confidence of Americans created a strong economy after WorldWarII. It also discusses how, because of this spurt of economic growth and the economic devastation of the rest of the world, America became the superpower in the world.
From the Paper "Americans emerged from World War II thrilled, proud of their military strength and industrial might. As the editors of Fortune magazine said in 1946, "This is a dream era, this is what everyone was waiting throughout the blackouts for. The Great American Boom is on." Therefore, it was and an American public that had known deprivation and sacrifice for the last decade and a half began to enjoy record prosperity. The postwar era enjoyed wonderful economic growth and social satisfaction. The nation's gross national product rose from about $200,000 million in 1940 to $300,000 million in 1950 and to more than $500,000 million in 1960 (Tindall, 1049). At the same time, the jump in postwar births, known as the "baby boom," increased the number of consumers. More and more Americans joined the middle class."
