Allies of World War II

The formulation of Allied World War II strategy was an evolutionary process. It began with Admiral Stark’s “Plan Dog” memorandum providing the early outline for Allied strategy and ended with a unified Anglo-American-Russian plan for victory. British and American leadership discovered the advantages and disadvantages of coalition operations as they struggled to identify a unified grand strategy during numerous meetings during the war. The Germany First strategy that was solidified at the…

Though the film was able to emphasize that war is brutal with the help of Spielberg’s cinematography techniques it was not one hundred percent historically accurate, even…

World War II is frequently labeled the ‘Good War,’ as it is characterized as one of the few wars in history that is justified by a majority of the world. Throughout the entirety of the war, the Allied forces worked to defeat the nefarious Axis powers. Paul Fussell’s book The Boys’ Crusades exhibits the truth about World War II, and it shows the harsh reality of combat. Young servicemen in America risked their lives in battle, and while they are respected for their work, few people understand the…

unlimited resources like the Allies, one of the biggest benefits was with Adolf Hitler. It was believed that the Allies had planned an assassination attempt on Hitler. During this attempt, something went wrong and their attack had failed miserably, along with the Axis powers gaining access to Allie’s penicillin. It is said that the Axis powers had gained the penicillin by Hitler’s doctor, Theodre Movell, and other high ranked officials connections to Spain, where Allies had been sending mass…

Operation HUSKY was ultimately an Allied victory that met its objectives, but its planning and execution highlighted significant deficiencies in command and control and integration of Allied forces. Senior commanders, primarily General Eisenhower and British General Alexander, failed to adequately provide their staffs and subordinate commanders with clear intent, nor did they fully exploit the combined ground, air, and naval capabilities available to them. This essay identifies the shortcomings…

photographer of the famous Times Square kiss between the sailor and the nurse is known as Alfred Eisenstaedt. The photo took place in Times Square, New York City after the ending of World War 2. August 14, 1945 is the day America gained a victory over Japan. During this day there was a variety of emotions being felt all around the world, however Americans were joyous. This photo reflects the feelings people were feeling. In the photo you have two people kissing and crowds of people smiling and…

The successful execution of Operation Husky following allied victory in North Africa occurred despite failures in mission command and joint interoperability. This evaluation measures key command and control actions and consequences of Operation Husky against the three major components of mission command including understanding, intent and mutual trust as established in current military doctrine and guidance. A review of pertinent case studies indicates major flaws in allied mutual trust and…

At the beginning of the Second World War, Winston Churchill was viewed as a gifted politician who had changed parties twice, an impulsive man with impractical enthusiasms and a Conservative member who opposed the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain. Within six years, this reputation of Churchill had turned around completely as he became the Prime Minister, a hard-nosed war leader, and a powerful speaker, constantly encouraging the British people to stay courageous. Churchill was unique in his…

The war with ISIS in essence is like a guerrilla war where ISIS members, although they carry their black flag, can simply blend in with the local population and make it difficult for our forces to identify. The limited ground forces we send in could play an advisor role and coordinate…

On June 6th, 1944, towards the end of a horrific war, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in order to stop the advance of the German army. This operation was known as D-Day and it was the biggest turning point of World War II. Even 40 years after this battle, Ronald Reagan gave a speech commemorating the men who helped liberate Europe. He spoke to the American people about how not only did these soldiers fight for our nations, but also for freedom. Ronald Reagan, in his speech “On the…