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Poland in WWII and the Cold War, 1991.
A look at theEastern European nation as a flash-point for superpower relations, including the importance to the East and West, policies toward Poland and theYalta Conference.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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"The fate of Poland has been central to much of the history of the twentieth century, though the Poles themselves have seldom had any say in that fate. The immediate cause of World War II was the Nazi German invasion of Poland in September, 1939, and the ensuing British and French declaration of war against Germany.
Poland was also central to the sequence of events and reactions that brought on the Cold War between the United States and its Western allies on the one side and the Soviet Union on the other. Poland was a central issue on the table at Yalta, the conference that has gone down in popular American legend as the point at which a naive and ailing Franklin D. Roosevelt "gave away" Eastern Europe to the Soviets. It was also Poland that was the immediate trigger of Harry S. Truman's tougher line towards..."
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The Cold War, 2006.
A paper describing the series of historical political events that brought an end to the Cold War.
1,319 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that there were many factors leading to the end of the Cold War, including the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Soviet disengagement from Europe, the pioneering role of Poland in the elections of 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the Reunification of Germany. The paper also describes the structural and long-term factors that contributed to the transformation of Soviet policy such as the stagnating economy, the burden of the arms race, and the persisting challenge of nationalism.
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"The Cold War was a worldwide conflict between the United States and the United Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) in the years following World War II. The expansion of Stalin's control in Eastern Europe, the competition for nuclear weapons, and differing philosophies of political and economic life contributed to the growing tension between the East and West. For over forty years, the United States and the Soviet Union confronted one another directly and indirectly all over the world. The most important areas of tension were Berlin, Southeast Asia, and Cuba. Thus, the history of the Cold War is the history of the world since 1945. For forty-five years, through missile crises, the Vietnam War, and the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the world lived in anxiety. Finally, the Soviet Union was dissolved in the last days of 1991, bringing the cold war to an end."
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Jews in Poland after WWII, 2003.
This paper discusses the treatment of Jews in Poland after the end of WWII.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper refers to treatment of Jews by most Poles during WWII as assisting the Germans locate and kill Jews. The author points out that, although the survival rate for Jews in Poland was only 1 percent, hostility and violence against them marked the post WWII period, including the 1946 Kiel pogrom. The paper cites official anti-Semitic campaigns against Jews in the 1960s.
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"Polish-Jewish relations still remain strained after a turbulent relationship during the ... century. During WWII, the survival rate for Jews in Poland was percent 1 percent. During WWII, Poland was partitioned by Germany and Russia. Stalin .."
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Poland (1914-1939), 2004.
An analysis of Polish history during the turbulent years between the World Wars.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This essay describes the fortunes of the nation during the First World War, assesses the post-war peace settlement that gave the independence back to Poland, and analyzes the political, economic, and social developments in the country during the inter-war period until the outbreak of the Second World War.
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Poland at the Start of World War I
Poland during Word War I
Post War Peace Settlement & Polish Independence
Development in the Inter-War Period
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"When the First World War started in 1914, Poland was partitioned and under the rule of three different powers, namely Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany with Russia ruling over the largest chunk. All three of them were involved in the war with Germany and Austria-Hungary, pitted against Russia on the eastern front and against France and Britain (later joined by Italy and the United States) on the western front. The Polish question had not been an issue for generations, because all three partitioning powers had a common interest in avoiding the problem. For other Western powers, Poland was insufficiently important to risk confrontation with any of the three occupying powers; hence the Poles were left to their fate. Events during the War was to bring the Polish question to the forefront of the world?s attention. (Biskupski, p. 38)"
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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, $ 45.95
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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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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 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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Outbreak of the Second World War, 2003.
This essay shows how the failure of the League of Nations, the Great Depression, the Treaty of Versailles, the Rise of Hitler and the German invasion of Poland contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War.
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This essay explains the tensions between Germany and the Allies created by the Treaty of Versailles. It explains how the failure of the League of Nations to preserve peace around the world became a major contribution to the declaration of war. It explains the fact that the war was the only way to create jobs and end the Great Depression. It also explains why the rise of the Nazi Party and the German invasion of Poland led to the declaration of War.
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"The Second World War erupted in 1939, and resulted in the greatest human suffering and human devastation in history. In fact, more than 50 million people lost their lives during this war. The fighting in this war was more savage than ever before or since, the latest technology was used and death camps were introduced for the first time. The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, the Great Depression and the Rise of the Nazi Party were the main causes for this dreadful war."
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Germany and Poland, 2006.
An analysis of the results of the relationship between Germany and Poland that led to the start of World War II.
2,692 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the German rationale for the attack on Poland in 1939. It attempts to compare the real reasoning for the attack with the reasoning that the Germans presented to the world before the war began. It chooses the city of Danzig as an example to highlight the contrast between different rationales.
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Introduction
German Pressure on Poland after Munich
New Direction in Polish-German Relations
Tensions Raises Over Danzig
Unexpected Polish Diplomacy
Crisis in Polish-German Relations in Summer of 1939
Conclusion
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"During the summer of 1939 the Germans provoked several border-line conflicts and used them to increase tensions with Poland. They made Danzig their main base for coordinating provocative action. Gradually the executive committee of Danzig's government moved to Berlin. They allowed systematic violations of the city's constitution; Nazis in Danzig increasingly discriminated against Polish citizens and their government. A large amount of weapons and machinery were secretly delivered to the city. More and more "volunteers" joined Nazi gangs in Danzig."
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The Nazi Occupation of Poland and France, 2007.
This paper examines WWII and the differences in the way the Nazis treated their subjects after their invasions of Poland and France.
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This paper stresses that many of Germany's policies in both Poland and France during the occupation were similar as far as the Jewish population was concerned; however, the people of France clearly showed more willingness to cooperate with these policies than the Poles, despite the fact that Poland had a much larger Jewish population, in both numbers and per capita, than France. The author further points out that the Germans systematically destroyed the economy of Poland for the solitary purpose of helping the German war effort; whereas, the Germans gave many resources to the French economy to help reestablish it after the devastation from WWI. The paper relates that, in the sphere of government, France was given autonomy through the Vichy government, whereas the Poles, seen as nothing better than pack animals, barely more worthy of life than Jews, were given no such autonomy.
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"One of the first actions of the German administration of Northern France was to try to make the region economically stable again. This was not done out of the goodness of the Nazis' hearts, but rather because France could become a valuable factory for war material and food. This area of France was also where the proposed invasion of Britain, "Operation Sealion", was to be launched. The iron, steel, and other natural resource industries were nationalized in order to give the Germans better control. In order to try to prevent wartime inflation and shortages, price controls were instituted."
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WWII and U.S. Foreign Policy, 1999.
Argues that WWII had more impact on shaping the U.S. policy in the 20th Century than WWI, the Cold War or the Vietnam War.
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"This study will argue that, in terms of shaping United States foreign policy in the twentieth century, World War II was more influential than World War I, the Cold War, or the Vietnam War.
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"This study will argue that, in terms of shaping United States foreign policy in the twentieth century, World War II was more influential than World War I, the Cold War, or the Vietnam War. The involvement of the United States in World War I was certainly a significant event in the history of the United States, but World War I simply did not have the lasting effect which World War II had in terms of uniting the destinies of the United States and Europe. The United States essentially adopted an isolationist attitude after World War I, and this isolationism intensified during the 1930s and the Depression years.
On the other hand, the Cold War and the Vietnam War were among the direct and indirect results of World War II. Both the Cold War and the Vietnam War would not have even come into existence had not World War II taken place and created the ..."
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History of Communism in Poland and its Fall, 2004.
An in-depth analysis into how Polish companies have reacted to ethical issues and changes in business standards since the fall of Communism in 1989.
19,289 words (approx. 77.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The dissertation looks at the history of communism in Poland and its fall. The dissertation then looks at the economy of Poland, the main natural resources, the economy under Communism, the centrally planned economy, and the economy after the fall of Communism. The dissertation then moves on to looking at the processes of marketization and stabilization in Poland and the macroeconomic indicators for the crucial 1990-1991 period. The privatization process in Poland follows, and the subsequent structure of the economy is analyzed. The main markets supporting the economy, i.e., fuels and energy, industry, agriculture, fishing and forestry, banking and finance, and foreign trade are examined. Once the economic history of Poland has been discussed and analyzed, the dissertation then moves to looking at how Polish companies have reacted to ethical issues and changes in business standards since the fall of communism in 1989. This takes the form of looking, principally, at what constitutes ethical business in Poland, how ethical business is regulated and monitored in Poland, how changes have been made so far in business ethics in Poland since the fall of Communism, and how these changes relate to changes over the same period at an international level. A discussion of the merits of entering into the EU, in terms of business ethics, is also provided.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Poland?s Economy Pre-Communism?s Fall
Section 1.1. Poland?s Natural Resources
Section 1.1.1. Minerals and Fuels
Section 1.1.2. Agricultural Resources
Section 1.1.3. Labor Force
Section 1.2. The Polish Economy Under Communism
Section 1.2.1. System Structure
Section 1.2.2. Development Strategy
Section 1.3. The Centrally-Planned Economy
Section 1.3.1. Establishing the Planning Formula
Section 1.3.2. Retrenchment and Adjustment in the 1960s
Section 1.3.3. Reliance on Technology in the 1970s
Section 1.3.4. Reform Failure in the 1980s
Chapter 2: Poland?s Economy After the Fall of Communism
Section 2.1. Poland After the Fall of Communism
Section 2.2. Fall of Communism
Section 2.3. Marketization and Stabilization
Section 2.3.1. Required Short-Term Changes
Section 2.3.2. The Shock Strategy
Section 2.3.3. Initial Results
Section 2.3.4. Long-Term Requirements
Section 2.4. Macroeconomic Indicators for 1990-91
Section 2.4.1. Price Increases
Section 2.4.2. Impact on Productivity and Wages
Section 2.4.3. Statistical Distortions
Section 2.4.4. Agricultural Imbalances
Section 2.4.5. Causes of Decline
Section 2.5.The Polish Post-Communism Privatization Process
Section 2.6. Structure of Poland?s Economy: Post-Communism
Section 2.6.1. Fuels and Energy
Section 2.6.2. Coal
Section 2.6.3. Oil and Gas
Section 2.6.4. Power Generation
Section 2.6.5. Industry
Section 2.6.6. Light Industry
Section 2.6.7. Automotive Industry
Section 2.6.8. Construction Machinery
Section 2.6.9. Banking and Finance
Section 2.7. The State Banking System
Section 2.8. Banking Reform, 1990-92
Section 2.8.1. Insurance and Securities Reform
Section 2.8.2. New Financial Institutions
Section 2.8.3. Foreign Loans and Money Supply
Section 2.8.4. Foreign Trade
Section 2.8.5. The Foreign Trade Mechanism
Section 2.9. Post-communist Policy Adjustments
Section 2.10. The Role of Currency Exchange
Section 2.11. Foreign Investment
Chapter 3: Business Ethics in Poland
Section 3.1. Introduction
Section 3.2. What is Meant (and Understood) by the Term ?Business Ethics? in Poland?
Section 3.3. Developing Standards of Business Ethics in Poland
Section 3.3.1. The Polish Transition
Section 3.3.2. Difficulties in Adjusting
Section 3.3.3. Identifying the Problem: Polish Chamber Survey Results
Section 3.3.4. Setting Ethical Standards
Section 3.3.5. Letting Market Forces Work
Section 3.3.6. The Highlights from the Polish Chamber's Sample Code of Ethics
Section 3.3.7. Western Aid In Fighting Corruption
Chapter 4: Conclusions
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"Poland's climate features moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall that enable cultivation of most temperate-zone crops, including all the major grains, several industrial crops, and several varieties of fruit (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). Crops are distributed according to the substantial regional variations in soil and length of growing season (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). The sandy soils of the central plains are most suitable for rye, the richer soil in the south favors wheat and barley, and the poorer soil of the north is used for oats (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). All parts of Poland favor potato cultivation; sugar beets, the most important industrial crop, grow mainly in the west and southeast (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm)."
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The Cold War, 2001.
A look at the years of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. A discussion of the history and the effects of the Cold War.
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This paper is about United States and Soviet Union relations in the Cold War period. The author investigates the causes of this war, positions of the countries which took part in it, the main events of the war and the effects that the Cold War had on the diplomacy of the United States.
Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Historical Background of the Cold War.
1.1 The Historical Context.
1.2 Causes and Interpretations. Chapter 2: The Cold War Chronology.
2.1 The War Years
2.2 The Truman Doctrine.
2.3 The Marshall Plan.
Chapter 3: The Role of Cold War in American History and Diplomacy.
3.1 Declaration of the Cold War.
3.2 ?old War Issues
Conclusion
Glossary
References
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"The Cold War was characterized by mutual distrust, suspicion and misunderstanding by both the United States and Soviet Union, and their allies. At times, these conditions increased the likelihood of the third world war. The United States accused the USSR of seeking to expand Communism throughout the world. The Soviets, meanwhile, charged the United States with practicing imperialism and with attempting to stop revolutionary activity in other countries. Each block's vision of the world contributed to East-West tension. The United States wanted a world of independent nations based on democratic principles. The Soviet Union, however, tried control areas it considered vital to its national interest, including much of Eastern 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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Foundations of War, 2006.
An analysis of the causes and effects of WWI, WWII and the Cold War.
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This paper maintains that historical evidence confirms that, just as the First World War laid the foundations for the Second World War, the Second World War laid the foundations for the Cold War. The paper looks at how, in both cases, war failed to resolve the fundamental problems that had led to military conflict in the first place, and initiated a chain of cause and effect that led to renewed conflict. The Second World War has been justifiably defined as a continuation of the First World War after a brief period of fragile peace, and the Cold War can be justifiably defined as a seventy-year war between East and West that was briefly interrupted by a grudging, temporary alliance during the Second World War.
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World War II, 2002.
A discussion of World War II, its causes, and a timeline of events.
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This paper outlines the main events leading up to and during World War II (1939-1945). It provides a brief biography of Adolf Hitler and his beliefs and doctrines. In particular it analyzes his belief in a superior Aryan race and his hatred for the other 'inferior' races, especially the Jews. It examines the main battles and events of the war from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the dropping of an atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Statistics are provided on the numbers of deaths incurred by country broken down into military and civilian.
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"The more countries and lands they could conquer, the more power they had. But in order to win the favor of Western countries, they set themselves up as champions against communism. This gained at least partial tolerance for their earlier actions from the Western democracies. These democracies wanted peace and didn?t believe that another war could begin so quickly after the first war. The military was very unprepared for what came from this tolerance."
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The Cold War, 2002.
A brief paper on the cold war, including its main causes and effects.
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This paper presents a background and history of the Cold War. The paper explains the origins of the war including the main characters and countries involved in it. The writer then offers an interpretation of the main causes behind the conflict and how it developed into the long-term conflict it became. Finally, the paper examines its effect on Europe, the United States and the rest of the world.
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Introduction
The Origins
The Main Causes
Start of the Cold War
The Cold War Intensifies in Europe
Division of Germany
Other Tit-for-Tat Cold War Events in Europe
How the Cold War Affected the Rest of the World?
Conclusion
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"Although the Cold War occurred after the Second World War, it had its roots in the events that took place towards the fag end of World War I. At the time of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the First World War was nearing its end; Russia?s new Communist leader Vladimir Lenin decided to withdraw his country from the war. Military intervention in Russia by the United States, Britain, France, and Japan, soon followed? purportedly to restore the collapsed Eastern Front in their war effort against Germany. (Legvold, para on ?Background.?) The Communist Russia saw the intervention as an attempt to undermine the fledgling revolution. This sowed the seeds of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States that came to fore several decades later in the post World War II period."
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