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World War II Film Propaganda, 2005.
An analysis of forms of film propaganda used during the Second World War.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines why the United States Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union all used film propaganda during World War II. 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.
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World War II through Film, 2004.
An analysis of the different representations of World War II by film through the review of two propaganda movies made during the war and two movies made after.
2,236 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines how World War II was seen through war films of two very different sorts: those made during the war, primarily as propaganda and those made after the war. It looks at how those made in the 1940s might be assumed to carry on the tradition of portraying fighting men in a very positive light. Those made after the war, however, were more concerned with analyzing the events of the war and the characters of those who contributed to the events. It discusses how the makers of those films were interested in presenting both sides of the story as evenhandedly as possible. The two propaganda films reviewed are "Guadalcanal Diary" and "Thirty Seconds over Tokyo". The two films under consideration made after the war are "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Pearl Harbor".
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"The films made during the war had a different job to do. They had to present a tough but winning concept for the folks back home, who would be, of course, mainly women and men too young or too old to fight. Propaganda demanded that the young men be emboldened by what they saw, even if it was death and misery, because they would soon be called on to partake of plenty of opportunities for those in a universal draft. The old men had to be brought to tears of admiration for the young men fighting; they had to be reminded of their own presumed World War I experiences which may well have been, by all accounts, even worse, especially if they endured the mustard gassings of that war."
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American Propaganda during World War II, 2005.
A discussion of American propaganda policies during World War II, in particular against Nazi Germany.
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper explores the tactics and tribulations that American propaganda employed and faced during World War II against the Nazis. Comparisons are given at the beginning of the paper with just how effective the Nazi propaganda machine was in destroying a nation's morale before military action and how this clearly weighed on the minds of American political leaders at the time. Quotes and excerpts are given throughout the paper from declassified documents from the OSS and OWI, all lending credence to the idea that America's first priority in terms of propaganda was eliminating the concept of an all-powerful Nazi state. The latter half of the paper gives specific examples and discusses them all in great detail. American film, radio broadcasts, posters, cartoons, and magazine ads are all examined and given as proof of how American propaganda sought to dehumanize and discredit the Nazi regime in order to strengthen the will to fight the Nazis. The concept of morality is heavily discussed, with many propaganda examples containing an idea of American superiority over Germany.
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"When Adolf Hitler declared war on the United States on December 11th, 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, America was confronted with the prospect of fighting a war in both Europe and Asia. A stream of propaganda against the United States followed the declaration of war from Nazi Germany, and America responded throughout the war with equally strong propaganda that could be found in a variety of mediums. From the traditional war posters, the more modern idea of magazine ads and the growing influence of Hollywood, American propaganda was vital in winning the war against Nazi Germany by strengthening the public's resolve at home and weakening the Nazis psychological grip over Europe."
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World War II Films, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the films "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Thin Red Line".
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at how Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" is about the mission to find and retrieve one man Private James Ryan and how Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line" tells the story of the first Marine invasion of Guadalcanal, the small atoll of the Solomon Islands, on August 7, 1942. The author points out that some of the most remarkable similarities between the two films are the incredible production teams, excellent cinematography teams and brilliant composers.
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"Still, one of the most obvious differences lies in the star appearances within the films. Specifically, in "The Thin Red Line", the miscast John Travolta and the misused George Clooney plague the film. Indeed, while these two leading actors are both tall, dark, handsome, thereby making them nearly indistinguishable, they are also merely star cameos. Moreover, they are annoying and they nearly undermine the credibility of the entire affair. Conversely, in "Saving Private Ryan", the actors are believable and strong. Tom Hanks is especially solid in his performance as a man on the verge of a breakdown who keeps it all together for the sake of his crew. Ultimately, he does not look like a glorified hero; instead, he looks like an ordinary man outside of his comfortable environs."
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War Films as Military Propaganda, 2006.
This paper discusses both positive and negative depictions of the US military in films and looks at how the military has made use of some of these films as a propaganda tool.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the military's use of film as a propaganda tool. The films that examined in the paper are "Battlefield" and "The Manchurian Candidate". Other topics discussed include the Cold War and the use of ideology.
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"Depictions of the US Military in film have varied considerably over the years. Some films portray the US Military as a negative force that is being used to repress the average citizen. Others portray the US Military in a very positive light by suggesting that they are the average citizen's last defense against hostile nations. Although both depictions can be found in films from any year there are definitely patterns in the proportions of the depictions. In certain time periods the negative depictions of the US Military will outnumber the positive ones. In other time periods the positive depictions..."
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Vietnam War and the World Wars, 2002.
A comparison of Vietnam and the World Wars.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Vietnam War with both World War I and World War II. It will explain how these wars were similar in causes, reasons for participation, military tactics and propaganda and winners and losers.
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The Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific War of World War II, 1999.
Its place in World War II, and why it can be considered one of the most important events of the war.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 52.95
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"In assessing the importance of the Guadalcanal campaign in the war in the Pacific I have attempted to place it in the context of that theatre relative to other important aspects. So rather than attempt to evaluate the Guadalcanal campaign as significant by itself I have examined its causal links with other events. It is common for works on World War II focusing on a particular battle or single campaign, to declare the focus of the work as a ?decisive battle? or ?turning point?. Yet when one examines these battles or campaigns as part of an overall story it becomes clear that they are pieces of a jigsaw. In actuality a chain of events that may have headed in a completely different direction given a slight change in the outcome of any other event within that context. Guadalcanal is such a campaign. "
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The History Of Jews In Canada: World War II War Criminals, 2002.
An analysis of the history of Jews in Canada with an emphasis on how the pursuit of war criminals directly affected them.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper will examine several issues in the hope of understanding how the pursuit of war criminals directly affected (and continues to affect), Canadians and Canadian Jews as Canadians, as well as Canadian Jews as Jews. In addressing these concerns, the historical relationship between government and Jewish groups in the period under discussion, will be referenced as well.
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World War II: "A People?s War", 2005.
An examination of the impact of various social aspects of World War II in Britain on traditional class and gender barriers.
1,721 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper considers the widely held view that World War II was a 'people's war' and involved everybody in some way. It examines phenomena of the period such as evacuation, rationing, employment of women (considering the views of Arthur Marwick, Penny Summerfield and Harold Smith) and the popularity of leisure activities such as the cinema. It also looks at whether these areas helped to break down the class and gender barriers that were a feature of British life in the 1930s and 40s. It concludes that the war was a people's war only in the sense that everybody's life was touched by it and that it did not overcome the traditional boundaries of class and gender to the extent that has been portrayed over the years.
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"Another aspect of wartime Britain that is said to have had a levelling effect on society is the rationing of food and other items. In early 1940, ration books were introduced, allowing people a quota of basic foodstuffs, according to their individual status, for example, adult, pregnant woman, child, or manual worker, and this scheme was later supplemented by a points system for certain non-perishable goods too. Sue Bruley claims that this scheme was '...extremely popular with women as it was manifestly fairer then the free market...' However, there were still problems in its operation. Women had to contend with long queues for everything, and this caused problems for the full-time workers among them. "
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California During World War II, 2008.
An analysis of how the Japanese were treated and how California prospered during World War II.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses how California was affected by World War II. 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.
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Fear and the American People during World War II
Removal of Japanese to Concentration Camps
Businesses during World War II Prospered
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"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."
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World Wars I and II, 2002.
A discussion of the cause and effects of both World Wars I and II.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how the causes of World War I and World War II were not one cataclysmic event but were a multitude of causes that basically derived from Nationalism and Imperialism. It shows how these two factors led to the turmoil in Europe and growing tensions and how the outbreak of World War II is an indirect link to the ending of World War I, which led to many years of chaos in Europe. It analyzes how the resulting economic depressions were a cascade of many more economic issues that Europe and America still face today and how the most radical affect was the Cold War, a war that plagued fear upon the American population for forty five years.
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"The first cause of World War II was the intense anger over the Versailles Treaty. This Treaty was signed on June 28, 1919 and basically held Germany responsible for creating this world war. The Versailles Treaty ordered that Germany pay for all the damages that the Allies and their governments endured as a result of this war. Germany was then ordered to cut their army down to 100,000 soldiers, as well as their navy, and do away with their air-force. Germany was also angry that their territory had to be reduced as well. The territory of Alsace and Lorraine was ceded by France and certain sections of Prussia went to present day Poland. Germany felt that this treaty was ?dictated peace? and they proceeded to refuse this treaty. In doing so, the future affects would be another war. "
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Effects of World Wars I & II, 2003.
An examination on the effects of world war I & II on America.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the effects of World Wars I & II on America's economy and human/social movements. It discusses the critical issues involved. The author expands on how the wars, especially World War II transformed the American economy, expanding the role of government. It highlights the blunting of social reform during both wars.
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World War II, 2006.
A discussion regarding America's involvement in World War II.
831 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper takes a look at America's reluctance to participate in World War II. The paper goes on to review the issues that led to the US finally getting involved. According to the paper, by the time the US entered the war, Hitler's Nazis had invaded much of Europe. The paper concludes with the idea that the American involvement in World War II transformed the role of the United States on the world's stage. What was formerly an isolationist nation found itself on the forefront of international politics.
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"Germany would later retract on its neutrality agreement with the Soviets, by attempting to invade Russia. The unsuccessful invasion of Moscow would become one of the reasons for the eventual Nazi defeat. An emboldened Soviet Union made inroads into Eastern Europe and eventually Germany and under pressure from several fronts at once, the Nazis were forced to surrender unconditionally. Germany surrendered less than a month after President Roosevelt died."
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World War II, 2006.
A discussion regarding the US participation in World War II.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the role that the US played in World War II. The paper reports how, during the dedication ceremonies of the National World War II Memorial, US President George W. Bush remarked on how American unity and resolve, and the leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, steered the course and outcome of the war in those days of hardship and uncertainty.
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"Insights that can be drawn from the effectiveness of this framework on the economy of America also pointed to the extent of its influence in the outcome of World War II. First, it meant that the success of modern, large-scale warfare highly depended on the ability to plan, build and convert capacity, reallocate resources, to mass-produce standardized high-quality output, and coordinate material and product flows through an efficient supply chain. Second, the key to efficiency was not centralized coordination but the revitalization and reallocation of resources. Third, special interest groups would vie for influence in large-scale political-economic institutions. Moreover, the elites in the contemporary United States wielded power in commercial, political and military institutions in the last 70 or more years. There were similar and robust struggle among elites and interest groups in Eastern Europe, Russia and China at the time. Mobilization for World War II happened when the US economy was quite self-sufficient in the 1930s when global gross domestic product went to its lowest levels in the past 150 years."
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World War II, 2002.
A review of the book "The Reluctant Belligerent: American Entry into World War II" by Robert A. Divine.
1,303 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at how "The Reluctant Belligerent: American Entry into World War II" 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 World War II. 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.
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"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."
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