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An Analysis of the Occupation of Germany Post-WWII, 2001.
A look at Germany?s history and whether post WWII Germany was better suited to a capitalist or communist regime.
3,960 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 107.95
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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?.
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Terrorism and Warfare Post-WWII, 2006.
This paper defines the term terrorism, while also discussing how it has reshaped the conduct of war, primarily post-WWII.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The writer of this paper details the large gap between what terrorists can do and how legitimate armies respond to terrorist actions. The writer contends and explains why the main goal of terrorist organizations are to destroy fighting units and lower the morale of citizens around the world. This paper examines the difference between terror and crime while citing the importance of labeling terrorism as warfare. This paper details the manner in which armies have had to alter their operations when dealing with terrorist organizations. The writer illustrates the emergence of terrorism which grew with the end of WWII. The writer delves into the issue of North Korea, which could be labeled as a terrorist nation, due to its nuclear capability. This paper also details the various offensive tactics available to the U.S army to combat terror, by way of technology and weapons. One useful vehicle in combating terror is the UCAV, Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle. This vehicle is essentially a fighter and bomber drone, that costs less to manufacture than manned fighters. Another example of warfare equipment is the Land Warrior, which is a digital system for infantrymen that combines a portable computer, GPS location finding equipment, laser range finder and communications network access.
Table of Contents:
The Modern Terrorist War
The Best Offense is a Good Offense
Conclusion
Endnotes
Works Cited
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"While the Vietnam war was an example to the American people, if not also the military, of how not to conduct a war in the age of terrorism, the Gulf War "was a supreme example of the power of superior technology. It was indeed the first war where, as one scholar puts it, 'brilliant munitions arrived'." But it was not a complete exercise in total war. It still pitted large masses of men and heavy munitions against each other on open ground. It looked much like a World War II battle, except for the equipment. Shortly after it, one critic noted, "America's fighting forces are still organized and armed to fight hard, fierce battles from fixed bases against an enemy that no longer really exists." The current war in the same region is proving that insight to be more accurate than not. In 2001, immediately after the terrorist attacks on New York City, Hinkle wrote that the nature of foreign threats was changing."
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Gender and Pop Culture in Post-WWII America, 2004.
A paper discussing the changing perceptions and depictions of gender in popular culture in post-WWII America.
1,456 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the transformation of gender in American popular culture in the period since World War II. It includes examinations of film, music, and television, and how gender roles have shifted in these areas.
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"Popular culture permeates virtually everything that we encounter in our daily lives, and the way that gender is presented has an undeniable impact on our society. Since World War II, some aspects of gender in popular culture have changed tremendously, while many others have continued to remain more or less the same. The gender gap in American pop culture has diminished considerably, but there is no question that it is still very much in existence."
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Italian Economy post WWII, 2005.
A brief overview of Italian economic history post World War II.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents an overview of Italian economic history, post World War II. It looks at the GDP per capita increase, the complex melding of private and public sectors and the liberalization of the Italian economy.
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"WWII has been a complex melding together of the public and private sectors. The phenomenal growth of the Italian economy post WWII is indisputable and was based on a variety of factors. Starting from the centralized economy inherited from the repressive regime of Benito Mussolini, two generations of Italians have shepherded their economy into the global market and the European Union EU. The private sector has benefited greatly from the liberalization of the Italian economy but the country continues to maintain ..."
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The U.S.A. and Post-WWII Europe, 2004.
Examines the role of the United States in Europe after the Second World War.
4,430 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This essay presents the role of the United States of America in the reconstruction of post-World War II Europe. This report also provides information regarding the Cold War, the formation of NATO, and the ample economic trade opportunities sought by the Americans.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Hitler and World War II
Reconstruction Needed
United States Foreign Policy
The Truman Doctrine
The Marshall Plan
Allies and NATO
The Cold War
Democracy
Financial Assistance
Post World War II European Economy and Trade
Conclusion
References
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"Thus, by 1947, the idea to contain communism was converted into a national philosophy that originated through the idea supported in the notions of the Truman Doctrine. Both the Soviet Union and the United States felt they had to protect themselves as the paranoia intensified and an all out clandestine war was brewing. In Europe the clandestine war between the philosophies of democracy and communism led to the eventual division between the Eastern European Communist Bloc States and the Western European democratic nations that would eventually become the NATO nations. The division was made into a physical divide when the Russians and East Germans began to isolate the city of Berlin through a fence that eventually became the foundation of the Berlin Wall. This division and the opposition of the two philosophies came full circle and the Cold War was on."
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Post-WWII Economies Compared, 2005.
A comparison/contrast of the best and worst postwar economies (United States and Albania).
1,641 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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World War II proved to be a turning point in the world's economies. While most of the world had suffered from a devastating depression in the late 1920's and 1930's, World War II proved such an impetus as to pull the world out of the soup lines and on to the battlefields. The paper shows that after the war, the United States did not need to make the long, painful adjustment from rations to recovery; this nation actually flourished during the war and with virtually no damage to the country's infrastructure, was in an ideal position to become the world's most successful post-war economy. The paper shows that, in contrast, the Soviet domination and forced Stalinist collectivization of Warsaw Pact countries created an atmosphere of stagnation and repression, the most horrifying example being Albania. This paper compares the best and worst postwar economies, those of the United States and Albania.
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"While the United States was clearly the best example of a booming postwar economy, having achieved unparalleled economic success which has led to the nation's current dominance as the sole superpower and largest economic power, the worst postwar economic development was perhaps suffered by Albania. During the course of World War II, the small Balkan nation had transformed from a fascist Italian possession on the other side of the Adriatic Sea to a government championing Communist ideals."
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Post War Korea, 2006.
This well-researched paper examines the political and economic climate of post WWII Korea, focusing on 1961 to the present.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper focuses on the political and economic achievements of Korea from 1961 to the present. The writer of this paper details the culture, developing economy, living conditions and political system in Korea which was dominated by military regimes from 1961 - 1987. This paper also discusses Korea's leap from industrialization to a high-technology economy comparable to the U.S. and Japan.
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Introduction
Korea Prior to the Asian Economic Downturn
Factors of Influence
The Culture
Infrastructure
The Living Standards
The Cold War
The Political System
Technology
The Role of Saving
Development of the Korean Economy
Resemblance to Japan's Model of Economic Development
Conclusion
Endnotes
Bibliography
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"Both countries started their economic success with similar backgrounds. None of the countries have any natural resources and therefore have to rely heavily on imported raw materials. They have a Confucian background. They experienced an American influence due to the "occupations". The Americans also drew up their constitutional frameworks and land reforms. Again it was the Americans who were the main donators of aid to rebuild the countries after the World War II and the Korean War respectively and later was the main export market for their goods. However, by now Japan and Korea have diversified their export market."
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Postwar Korea, 2006.
This in-depth paper details Korea's economy and political climate, post WWII, focusing mainly on 1961 to the present.
2,410 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This well-researched paper examines the various influential factors that contributed to the success of Korea's economy, which took a turn for the better in 1961 under the leadership of General Park. The economic success of South Korea is interesting because it formerly had an economic profile like most developing countries with import substitution and a deficit on the trade balance mainly due to foreign loans and no developed industry. This detailed paper explores the culture, living standards and political system in Korea, post WWII. The writer of this paper also discusses the Korean government's plan to embark on economic reforms, deregulating the financial system which would chip away at the power of the family-owned conglomerates.
Topics covered in this paper include:
Introduction
Korea Prior to the Asian Economic Downturn
Factors of Influence
The Culture
Infrastructure
The Living Standards
The Cold War
The Political System
Technology
The Role of Saving
Development of the Korean Economy
Resemblance to Japan's Model of Economic Development
Conclusion
Endnotes
Bibliography
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"Korea has a cultural homogeneity. Furthermore in the culture there is the existence of Confucianism with a high degree of group orientation. To make sure that their children receive education is a part of the Confucian tradition and this again is basis for a well-educated and hard working work force. A part of the Confucian ethic is the existence of a hierarchical pattern of relationships. This may have been one of the reasons why the military government could stay in power while placing restrictive obligations on businessmen and still recruit the best qualified to the bureaucracy from the universities. In the Asian cultures it has always been highly respected to belong to the bureaucracy."
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"The Bicycle Thief", 2002.
A textual analysis of this 1948 film on post-WWII Italy, directed by de Sica.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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De Sica is probably best remembered for his 1948 film, "The Bicycle Thief". It is a compelling cinematic commentary about post-war, post-Mussolini Italy. One of the striking features about it is the way in which de Sica downplays the emotions of the lead character in order to allow the setting, Rome, to take precedence.
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Japan and Korea, 2002.
Discusses the post-WWII economic and political history of these two countries.
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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One of the most dramatic changes that took place in Asia after WWII was that several countries that had been colonized or semi-colonized emerged as independent, self-governing states, freed from colonial rule. This paper discusses the arguments for and against the statement: Japan and Korea faced a favorable, international environment in the post-war period, through close alliances with the United States during the Cold War.
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"Once this happened, Japan started to improve its relations in the realm of international politics. In the 1950s and 1960s, Japan?s policy in Southeast Asia revolved around economic diplomacy, where relations were low-key and focused more on economics than politics. From the late 1970s, however, with the Americans withdrawing from Vietnam, the Japanese stepped into the limelight. In the wake of the Cold War, Japan was brought into a kind of strategic balance of power between China and the United States. It was only after this period that Japan actually gained a strategic advantage in international politics."
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Japan's Ecomony, 2002.
Looks at what stood behind the post-WWII Japanese economic miracle and the reasons why these factors led the Japanese economy into a slump in later years.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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In an effort to make some sense of the confusion, this paper will look at a variety of factors behind Japan's cycle of success to depression, ranging from Japanese management techniques to the unique roles played by government development agencies, such as the renowned Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). In the final analysis, it seems clear that these institutions surely did play an important role in creating a successful Japan. However, the very forces that before worked to strengthen the economic position of the country ultimately led to its demise. Export orientation and domestic protection spelled success in booming post-war years; but they now reveal an inflexible economy, inefficient industries, sloppy habits, and portend a long and severe economic crisis.
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The Holocaust in Italian Cinema, 2002.
Examines several post-WWII Italian forms to show how the Holocaust was presented in these works.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 66.95
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Italy's experience of fascism has been regularly referred to in her modern cinema, generally in ways that emphasize the social devastation and moral despair of the World War II experience. This paper's discussion of several post-War contributions to the Italian cinema concentrates on questions of the Holocaust, as it took form in Italy less drastically than elsewhere in occupied Europe.
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Remembrances of WWII: Studs Terkel, 2006.
A summary and review of Studs Terkel's WWII novel, "The Good War: An Oral History of WWII".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and reviews Studs Terkel's novel about WWII, "The Good War: An Oral History of WWII". The paper notes that Terkel discusses World War II from both the perspective of the soldiers that fought in the war and the individuals within society that developed their own ideas about the war. The paper points out how Terkel uses first hand reflections from individuals that lived during this time period and allows their own words to relay their ideas about WWII and that, historically, the war is remembered in facts to include the losses of life that occurred. The paper also notes that the book conveys the sense that the individuals that remained in the country and the soldiers that endured on the battlefield recall the war with the same pride, honor and fondness, allowing for a universal sentiment about the war.
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Post-World War II Japan, 2004.
Discussion of Japan's monumental economic and technological success following WWII.
3,951 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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In an effort to determine the causes of Japan's economic and technological success following WWII, this paper examines Japan's history beginning with the signing of the peace treaty bringing an end to World War II and the years that followed. The paper reviews the peace treaty and what was demanded of Japan to bring an end to the war after the bombing of Nagasaki and examines the role of the U.S. in ruling post-war Japan. Furthermore, the paper assesses Japan's aggressive pursuit of its post-war reconstruction, including what industries were pursued and why, and then analyzes those factors that made it possible for Japan to recover in such a short time following the devastating war, becoming a major, global industrial power. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Industrialization in Post-War Japan
Cultural and Demographic Factors
Conclusion
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"The key points of these policies were simple and straightforward, and included the demilitarization of Japan (so that it would not again become a danger to peace); democratization, meaning that, while no particular form of government would be forced upon the Japanese, efforts would be made to develop a political system under which individual rights would be guaranteed and protected; and the establishment of an economy that could adequately support a peaceful and democratic Japan. Further, MacArthur shared the vision of a demilitarized and democratic Japan and he was well suited to the challenge. MacArthur was an outstanding administrator and possessed the leadership and charisma that appealed to the defeated Japanese. MacArthur did not tolerate any domestic nor foreign interference, and aggressively went about creating a new Japan. To this end, he encouraged an environment in which new forces could and did rise, and, where his reforms corresponded to trends that had already established in Japanese society, they served to play a critical part in Japan's recovery as a free and independent country (Winchester 1989)."
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The WWII Combat Genre, 2004.
This paper examines Norman Mailer's novel "The Naked and the Dead" in which the author incorporates the symbols, characters and narrative conventions of the WWII combat genre.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper details the introduction and perception of the WWII combat genre in both film and literature. The writer of this paper defines genre as an element consisting of a shared set of rules, symbols and story patterns. In Norman Mailer's novel, "The Naked and the Dead," the author engages the symbols, characters and narrative conventions of the combat genre in a complex dialogue, both enmeshing and reinforcing audience expectations. By tracing the minority character of Martinez in "The Naked and the Dead," one can see how Mailer incorporates the genre in a way that reflects both the unique capacities of the novel as a medium separate from that of film. This paper also expands on Mailer's particular view of film as an inadequate representation of the complexities of war and America. The writer of this paper contends that Mailer's novel must be read in the context of the combat film genre, which was well established in the memory of American audiences by 1948 as a frame of reference for understanding and justifying WWII. This paper clearly details the characteristics of Martinez which fits the conventional stereotype evolved from and established within the genre of the World War II combat film. The writer also discusses the significance of various WWII related films that were released in the 1940s including: "Bataan," "GI Joe" and "Home of the Brave."
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"The multiracial platoon acts as a symbol of democracy, functioning to distinguish Americans from a racist enemy, the Nazis. At the same time, the visual presence of minorities helps to legitimize 'good' racism (racism against the Japanese) by framing it with images of racial integration. Feigning inclusion of minorities is also a propaganda tactic aiming to harness collective support for the war. In Bataan there are four minorities: a Mexican-American, two Philipinos and a black man. The Philipinos are associated with nature; they are implicitly more primitive and closer to the enemy. The Mexican-American is associated with jazz music and a womanizing past, and the black man is associated with spirituality. All four characters die fairly early on in horrible barbaric deaths. In later movies, some or all of these characteristics may be lumped together into composite minority representatives."
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