Nazism

Having the opportunity to listen to Dr. Jaskot’s lecture on the implications the architecture of the Holocaust in regards to interpreting its historical prevalence was very insightful and informative. In his lecture, he provided a unique perspective which focused on how observing the construction and architecture of the Holocaust has provided a more in-depth understanding of life in the genocidal camps form the perspectives of both SS officers ambition and the suffering of those who were lost…

The Boy Who Dared is based in Hamburg Germany. It takes place during WWll and is about a German boy trying to go against the Nazis. Helmuth is the protagonist in the story. He is a German boy and was 17 when executed. Helmuth was a boy who was sentenced to death for listening to illegal radio and putting up flyers about the Nazis. Helmuth is smart and brave and wants to fight for his country. The conflict in the story is Hitler becoming leader and the war starting. The book starts with…

Many Eurpeans rationalized their brutal actioms by turning to the scientific and cultural ideas of the late 19th century. King Leopold II was disgustingly cruel to the natives of the lands he conqured. In order to rationalize what he was doing to these people, he and many others turned to newfound scienfitifc movements as a way in which they could make themseleves feel better about their horrific actions. Charles Darwin’s belief in natural selection was implimented into much of the common…

Koppes, Clayton R, and Gregory D. Black. Hollywood Goes to War: How Politics, Profits, and Propaganda Shaped World War II Movies. New York: Free Press, 1987. Clayton Koppes and Gregory Black, in their book Hollywood Goes to War: How Politics, Profits, and Propaganda Shaped World War II Movies, suggests that Hollywood and the American government played an instrumental role in inspiring the general public to get involved in the resistance to the Axis forces, through a form of public propaganda.…

We live in an age where many of us do not clearly understand the power of words. In The Book Thief, many words are used in books that were read or wrote by a character. Sometimes words help you rise in power. Other times books can hold you back. In my opinion books make you think a lot, especially the words used in books. In this book Liesel steals a total of six books, every book having something behind it. One of the books Liesel stole was found by Liesel lying in the snow at her brother’s…

Nero, an ancient roman emperor of nearly 14 years, committed many morally reprehensible acts during his reign. Throughout his lifetime, he murdered thousands of individuals, including several members of his own family (Owen). He burned down the city of Rome in its entirety, killing thousands in the process (Owen). Even further, Nero systematically oppressed, tortured, and killed thousands of individuals simply because of their religious preference. He took pride in his various creative methods…

“I see nothing, I hear nothing, I know nothing.” This was a common phrase used by a Sergeant in the television show Hogan’s Heroes. This was a comedic series that was set in Germany during World War II, specifically in a Luftwaffe (German Air Force) prisoner-of-war camp. The prisoners at this camp were not like any other prisoners, their mission was to sabotage the German war effort, smuggle escaped prisoners to England, and make their commandant’s life as annoying as possible. Some people…

Did you know the power of words can impact somebody’s life? The things you say to someone can change their mind about their decisions, choices, or may even affect their self-esteem. Words also have the power to make somebody change their attitude. Throughout the story of The Book Thief, there are many positive and negative situations that occur because of words. In the novel, the reader can see evidence of how words can build or strengthen a relationship. However, one must also note how words…

The history of Poland from 1939 to 1945 primarily encompasses the Invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany to the end of World War II. The Invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany devastated a lot of people, as their resistance crumbled in the hands of Nazi leaders. The Polish were disposed through the hands of Nazis, weather through concentration camps or the bombing of the Warsaw Zoo. Through courage, luck and remarkable individuals did many survive and portray their Holocaust narrative perspectives.…

Adolf Hitler By: Braden McLallen Adolf Hitler led the history's first annual anti smoking campaign. The world thought he was a good guy. He was announced “Man of the year” By Times magazine. He was nominated for the nobel peace prize. Adolf hitler was saved twice as a kid by a priest when he was drowning in a pool. Adolf hitler was saved by a british soldier in the first world war. The facts about hitler are all just outstanding like him getting saved… If he wasn't saved millions of people…