German composers

The Napoleonic Empire which existed in the early nineteenth century had a large impact upon much of Europe. The Napoleonic regime was undeniably militaristic in nature and the existence of widespread conscription clearly highlights this. In the past historians have often regarded the empire as being purely a military enterprise. For example Georges Lefebvre branded the empire a ‘military dictatorship’. However, as contemporary historians have argued, it cannot be considered to have purely been…

Plan was not succeeding. Russia mobilized its troops more quickly than the Germans expected. By late August of 1914, two Russian armies had made separate paths and pushed deeply into the German territory of East Prussia. They planned to drive a wedge between Germany and Austria-Hungary and attack Berlin. However, these plans failed. In the Battle of Tannenberg, one of Russia’s armies had been encircled and destroyed by German and Austrian troops. In the Battle of the Masurian Lakes, the other…

One of the most fiercest battles fought during World War 1. We hear about it all the time and it is extremely important for our country to never forget this battle not only for the 11,419 ANZAC lives that were lost but also for the reputation Australia and New Zealand gained for camaraderie and always having high moral, we also identified ourselves as a nation. Of course the battle I am talking about is the Gallipoli Campaign. Gallipoli is located about 700kms from the capital of Turkey, Ankara.…

In the late1990's the United States was merely a remote location on my bucket list. I never thought I would someday live here. During my adolescent years in Germany I always dreamed of getting a college education, although no one in my family had done so. Looking back, I wish I would have had more guidance as how to continue after high school. Initially I wanted to apply at an art school, but the student career counselor had told me the application deadline for admission had already expired. An…

Robert Wiene's "The Cabinet of Dr Caligari" (1920) is a revolutionary German expressionist film that has since, heightened artistic ventures within the cinematic experience. At [42.54-45.00], the sequence of Cesare entering Jane's bedroom, attempting to kidnap her is a visual spectacle of cinematography in its incongruous composition which dives into the theme of human uncertainty. Thus, leaving the audience vulnerable to the depth of psychological terror which the film traverses. The…

War, chaos, destruction, ruin; these are things the world knew all too well for four straight years. Over nine million troops and soldiers sacrificed their lives and over five million innocent civilians died. Roughly $186 billion was spent in direct costs and an additional $151 billion was spent indirectly. War destroyed national relations, demolished economies, took lives, and tore our world apart, but why? Was it because the world wanted it, or they thought it would be fun? Not at all; so why…

Sargent. Charles Whittlessey born January 20, 1884 also known as “Galloping Charlie” served as a Lieutenant Colonel he was awarded Valor in the war. Edouard Izac born December 18, 1891 served as a Lieutenant Commander he was taken and put away into a German War showing nationalism. Daniel Daly also known as “Dan” was born November 11, 1873 served as a Sargent Major as well, he was given the Navy Cross symbolizing repeated deeds of heroism and great service. These very six men have served our…

Napoleon’s intention to occupy German led to the establishment of a movement called German Nationalism that resisted his attempts to invade and conquer Germany. Germans wanted to be independent and thus keep invaders away. Nationalism provoked German under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck to establish the German Unification ideology that provoked the Austro-Prussian War that ensured a win against Austria in 1866 (Smith 59). In addition, the ideology strengthened Germans’ resolve that ignited…

We have invaded France, part of what Germany calls the Schlieffen plan. We plan to go into France, defeat them, and then move back and fight Russia. However, we had to pass through Belgium in order to get to France, and there will be great consequences from Great Britain. They will declare war on us, and it will be the entire world against Germany and Austria-Hungary. Let us hope that the Americans do not decide to join, as they hold no political or economical value and would only distract us…

Through the Partition of Poland, Frederick the Great annexes part of Poland. Poland is divided up between Prussia, Austria and Russia in 1772. Austria and Russia realize that if they work with Prussia, they can gain land and that is what they do. By winning northwestern Poland, Prussia obtained most of Poland’s trade which they used to their benefit. Prussia taxed the trade, making revenue and hurting Poland. In 1748, Prussia wins the war of Austrian Succession. Major powers in Europe questioned…