Evacuations of civilians in Britain during World War II

effects of air power in World War I (WWI), the development of theories and technology in the interwar years, and the geopolitical situation facing the nations at the outset of World War II (WWII). These situations and experiences created a perception of the capabilities of air power that drove the creation and employment of the nations’ air arm. In turn, each belligerents’ perspective of air power shaped the strategic choices made in preparation for and execution of the war. While each…

What were the conditions of World War I Australian nurses compared to World War II Australian Nurses and were there outstanding changes in the different wars? We all hear how much nurses affected the war but how much is known about their experiences? Since the 100 years of Anzac we have found out so much more about the experiences of World War I nurses with series such as the ABC Anzac Girls. Less is known about the nurses of World War II nurses to the general public. What were the differences…

enter World War I when it first began in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson worked hard to keep his word of keeping the United States out of the war (Feldman, 2004). Gradually over time people changed their minds and feelings about the United States involvement in the war. It was at this time that the United States was directly being attacked (Snyder and Derwinski, 1958). In 1918 at the end of World War I which some people referred to as “the Great War” the United States had decided to enter the war…

multitude of scenarios. In regard to his conduct in leadership, he was not short of critics, for he was a widely contested person of interest. Despite his critics, Montgomery deserved his praise, because of his extraordinary impact due to his leadership during the Battle of El Alamein, direction of all of the Allied ground troops in Operation Overlord, and assurance of the well-being of his troops. Overall, he provided clarity and hope on the battlefield. Bernard Montgomery served in the army…

American patriotism, leaving no doubt in the people 's mind on whether or not to declare war. The very next day on December…

were many events that led to the Holocaust. From 1914 to 1918, World War I raged throughout Europe. Fought in the trenches, the Allies, which included Britain, France, Russia, and the United States, battled the Central Powers, which consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the…

in the need of men during World War 2. Many of them had colonies, and in these colonies, many men were willing to lay down their lives in the name of the Queen. My research question is, To what extent did the Indian Military contribute to Allied victories in World War 2 from 1939-1945? Indian soldiers were selected from many different castes, and religions, including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs. Many, many soldiers were used extensively during the First World War. Lots of them…