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WW1 is something almost everyone in the world knows about, but how much of what they know is accurate? In this essay, I'm going to quickly summarise some major points in the war, compare a traditionalist and revisionist point of view, and look behind some popular misconceptions or myths about the war. The four years of war are considered to have been 4 major points of change. 1914: The year it all began 1915: Stalemate begins 1916: Year of Attrition 1917: Year of Change 1918: Germany's Last…

War World I was a global experience new to many countries. It caused great divides and was only ended by the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty was made mostly against Germany in order to force them to make the reparations equal to the damages they caused during the war. Though the Treaty of Versailles was meant to end a World War, it instead resulted in building the tensions that would erupt into the Second World War; the faultiness in the Allies’ formation of the treaty ultimately…

In 1940 British join the WWII it is really a big thing for the world war, and after the French give up, Britain become more difficult. Then why the Britain join the war without keep standing on the side of peace? One, to keeping the leader and stop German break the rule.Two, make themselves safe. Three, Japan attract them. I will gave you the example for each one of it. The first reason why British join the WWII is German already broke the rules and began to fight, to be the biggest country at…

Origins and Causes of Wars • Long-term Causes The Spanish Civil War was a culmination of the internal civil unrest of Spain. Spain was divided by various groups with extreme beliefs from Fascism to “militant anarchism”. These groups provided the basis for societal unrest, as extremists clashed heads in opposing ideals. Poverty was also a striking aspect of the unrest, as poor masses were neglected by the Catholic Church that found identity with “wealthy landowners than with the Spanish People”…

The exact time of the formation of the Peloponnesian League is unknown, although it can be traced as far back as the alliance known as “the Spartans and their allies” [3]. The Alliance began as towns asking Sparta for protection from the aggressive city-state known as Argos. Over time these alliances grew to result in the formation of the Hellenic League, which included almost all Greek-city states including Athens. During a war between the Achaemenid…

them to give up their colonies and pay for the reparation of the damages and losses of the Ally countries. Germans were forced to sign the treaty otherwise the Allies would start another war on Germany which they were in no condition to fight. The League of Nations was also formed in the Treaty of Versailles by the Allies in order to resolve and prevent any future conflicts or wars. BACK The Treaty of Versailles was important to Canada as it contributed to the gradual movement of Canadian’s…

Even before World War One, the desire to abolish the cycle of war was apparent in civilized society. This was made apparent by William James with his essay “The Moral Equivalent of War”. In his essay, James argues through anecdotes and multiple viewpoints that another method besides warfare should be used to advance civilization. James utilizes perspective throughout his essay to strengthen his argument through an ethos appeal. Throughout his work, he consistently acknowledges two parties:…

Thomas Hobbes Research Project The Renaissance was the beginning of a new way of thinking, which led to a better path for humanity in the future. It was the bridge that linked the middle age to the modern world. Starting with the change of culture in Italy reform of humanity spread all over Europe based off of the rediscovery of the Greek culture. Italian towns like Venice, Genoa, Bologna, Milan and Rome were made famous by the renaissance. Greek philosopher Protagoras said, "Man is the measure…

The Civil War is often seen as the war that abolished slavery and reunited the North and the South. However, the Civil War was also an era of modern technology, changing styles of art, and breakthroughs in science. Inventions such as the submarine, telegraph, railroads, and the repeating rifles forever altered communication, transportation, and battle. New weapons like the rifle-musket and Minié Bullet are even believed to be responsible for 90% of casualties in the war. One weapon called the…

Thesis: In The Once and Future King, TH White demonstrates the unacceptable relationship between might and right by drawing on traditional Arthurian legends and his own life experience. On May eight, 1945, the world was changed forever. This date marked the end of World War Two, a defining period for the world. The war was fought mainly in Europe and Japan by the axis powers and the Allied nations. The axis powers were comprised of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan along with…