The Great Wars

Fraternity on the Frontlines: Fictive Kinship and the Great War Noting how “[i]n every combatant country there emerged groups of people whose business it was to help each other recover from [the First World War’s] traumatic consequences,” Jay Winter borrows anthropology’s idea of ‘fictive kin’ to denote close relationships between “particular groups of survivors, whose bond is social and experiential…as opposed to those linked by blood bonds or marriage” (47, 40). Winter argues for a link that…

The Great War was devastating as it destroyed many countries emotionally and physically. The war took place between 1914 to 1918. There were 3 teams of this war as there were a neutral which consists of Italy and Spain. The Allied Powers were Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia and Belgium. The Central Powers were Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey, and Bulgaria. United States didn’t enter the war until the third year. The United States stayed neutral for most of the war because they didn’t…

America’s Delayed Entry into the Great War In 1914 when World War 1 commenced, the United States retained firm neutrality concerning their entry into the war. In fact, Woodrow Wilson requested Americans to remain neutral in thought as well as in action. Although there was immense tension for America to become involved in the war, shock in the United States over the bloodbath in Europe gave way to gratitude that a wide ocean stood between America and the killing fields. Furthermore, the…

From 1701 to 1763 Great Britain fought in a series of wars concerning the European balance of power. These wars include the war of Spanish Succession, the war of Austrian Succession, and the Seven Years’ war. These wars had a significant effect on both Europe and North America. The war of Spanish Succession was fought over who should rule the Spanish empire after the death of King Charles II. King Charles II had no children, and several relatives had equal claim to the throne. On his…

and led The Great War began. The major Central Power countries launched their premeditated war plan to attack The Triple Entente countries. France and Russia can not against German and Austria-Hungary further. Because of “Schlieffen Plan” helps Germans to bypass French army near the border by invading through Belgium and Germans had a chance to capture Pairs. At another side, Russia has a potential revolution of Bolshevik, those inner events made her could not focus on the battle and quit the…

The Great Console War Game Title: The Great Console War Intended Audience: The primary audience for this game is gamers and anyone else who has an interest in the business behind the video game industry. High Concept: In this game, players take the role of a major video game company during the launch and lifetime of a new video game console. Players first start the game by designing their own video game console and a series of launch titles. After the launch of each console, players must…

where they are today. Its society, culture, behavior and norms are developed through time and does not suddenly appear out of nowhere. Such as the events that occurred after the civil war, World War, the great depression, and Martin Luther King’s movement, all helped shaped how the country is today. The civil war occurred due to the differences of the believes of people, the north and south had disagreements on how to treat colored people. Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States at…

Emerging from World War II, the Cold War was a time of great tension between Russia and the U.S. Previously during WWII Russia and the U.S. had both fought on the same side against Germany. After the war, Russia and the U.S. were watching each other very closely in fear. This tension was called “The Cold War” because no major fighting took place between the two sides. However both sides came quite close to a full blown war. This heightened tension and competition led to the brink of war; it all…

manager who once lived a life of luxury with my family currently undergoes through cruelty and embarrassment because of my Jewish religion. However, my strong willpower will not succumb into this unlawful discrimination and slaughtering that this Great War has against the Jewish people and I will meet my family again even if it kills me. “Stand up you filthy Jew scum!” one of the guards yelled as he walked down the hall between the cells…

Once upon a time, there was a Great War. This Great War took place in the mystical land of Arizona. One day, a young nymph, whom his Father called Powell, was working in the field when fighting calls rang out across the land. Powell grew concerned, and went to his Father, whose name was John, and he was tending to the crops. “Not to worry, young nymph, get back to work.” After he was done working, his father let him explore, which was his favorite thing to do in his free time. He went as far as…