WW I By recalling divisions from Italy and some from the east, Ludendorff managed to assemble over 3,500,000 men on the Western Front, including 192 divisions. He planned to attack in early spring with 62 divisions along the Somme against the British, whose armies had little space for recoil before they would find themselves with their-backs on the Channel. Having split the British and F

Ww1 Causes of WW1 The Causes of World War I What exactly were the causes of World War I' Sure, it sounds like a pretty simple question, but it’s most definitely not a simple answer! There was whole lot more to the start of the war than an Austrian prince being murdered in Serbia, as is what most people think was the whole cause of World War I. Besides, the effects of the war weren’t

Zeitgeist The past one hundred years have been very interesting in the United States. The United States has advanced quicker and more progressive than any other country. It wasn't an easy journey though. Society in the beginning was harsh and uncomprimising. The zeitgeist at times was very bleak and sorrowful, but overcoming hard times is what the United States is be

The Philosophical Definition Of Democracy "Democracy" is a difficult term to define. What one person defines as an "ideal case" another person refutes as not representative of democracy in the slightest bit. The term has been modified throughout history to fit the diverse forms of government that have titled themselves a democracy and has wavered significantly from its philosophical id

The Empire And The People “The Empire and the People” Americans have the need to expand and set their goals high. Oversea expansion wasn’t a new idea that just popped up, but revived again. There have been many oversea probes and interventions by the 1890s and from that, ideology of expansion was widespread. The Monroe Doctrine even glanced southward into and beyond the Caribbean. Ca

To What Extent Could The Nazi Regime Be Considered Revolutionary In The Period 1933-45' Between the years 1933 and 1945 the Nazi regime perused, and subsequently succeeded in completed revolutionising Germany. Although inconclusive, an economic revolution had taken place before 1942.The prevailing thought of William Shirer is that it was only after the invasion of Russia, and Germany’s t

WW2- American Perspective HISTORY ESSAY How It All Started "From An American Perspective" World War 2 was one of the many wars that occurred during the 20th century. During this brutal war many countries, people, and history were changed. Now, years later from a different point of view, the Germans and Japanese accomplished nothing but killing innocent people. The greediness behind t

WWI Trench Warfare Trench warfare was a common form of battle on the Western Front during World War 1. Trench warfare is a military operation in which the soldiers fight from protected ditches. (Danzer, p.1091) The German experience involved weapons, raiding, casualties, and recreation. World War 1 began as a local European war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia on July 28, 1914. It

WWI, Causes Of The Causes and Effects of World War I What were the causes and effects of World War I' The answer to this seemingly simple question is not easy. There was more to the onset of the war then the event of an Austrian prince being murdered in Serbia, as is what most people consider to be the cause of World War I. Furthermore, the effects of the war were not just concentrated t

WWII Pearl Harbor was the most important day of World War II. This was the first strike towards the US making them enter the war. Even though the US had been involved a little before this. The attack prompted full entrance of the US into the war. Japan wanted to not depend on any imperialist nation, like Britain, France, Netherlands and the USA. But, they needed materials from other cou

WWII World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank. He would not have enough fuel to

Wounded Knee Battle At Wounded Knee On December 15, 1890 authorities feared that the Sioux's new Ghost Dance3 religion might inspire an uprising. Sitting Bull permitted Grand River people to join the antiwhite Ghost Dance cult and was therefore arrested by troops. In the fracas that followed, he was shot twice in the head. Sitting Bull' followers were apprehended and brought to the U.S A

Wright Brothers The nineteenth and twentieth centuries have brought about many innovations that have changed the course of history. Upgrades in transportation have always been very important to the way societies function. Wilbur and Orville Wright were two of the many great inventors of the past two centuries. The Wright brothers left their mark on the world with when they completed the

World War 1 World War I World War I was the result of leaders' hostility towards other countries which was supported by the rising nationalism of the European nations. Economic and imperial competition and fear of war provoked military alliances and an arms race, which further fueled the tension contributing to the outbreak of war. This war transformed political and social structu

World War 1 World War I, also known as the Great War, was immediately caused by the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in 1914. Another prominent cause of the war was the entangling alliances between the countries of Europe. The war was thought to be the war to end all wars because it was the bloodiest war the world had seen yet. T

World War I World War I World War I otherwise known as the "Great War," was a devastating war that effected many places and very many lives. Because of the effects of the war, many people are determined to search for the country that was to blame for all the disaster created. At no time in the history of mankind had the inferno of war engulfed the entire globe, but World War I left

World War II World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank. He would not have enough

World War One The World War I was a significant turning point in the Twentieth century. It caused “the world to go crazy.” The roles of Wilson, Clemenceau and Lloyd-George helped structure the peace agreements. Some historians have criticized the Treaty Of Versailles as a failure and as the signal event that laid the foundation for World War II. Twenty-seven countries on five continen

Why The United States Dropped The Atomic Bomb: Persuasive Essay Why the United States dropped the Atomic Bomb: Persuasive Essay The atomic bomb is the subject of much controversy. Since its first detonation in 1945, the entire world has heard the aftershocks of that blast. Issues concerning Nuclear Weapons sparked the Cold War. We also have the atomic bomb to thank for our relative peac

William The Conqueror During a visit in 1051 to his childless cousin, Edward the Confessor, king of England, William is said to have obtained Edward's agreement that he should succeed to the English throne. In 1053, defying a papal ban, William married Matilda of Flanders, daughter of Baldwin V, count of Flanders and a descendant of King Alfred the Great, thereby strengthening his claim

Women Artists The Renaissance is defined as, the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence, expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature. Yet, this time was not only a rebirth of classical interests but also the birth of opportunities for those who were not represented as they could and should have been

Women During Russian Revolution The last Tsar of Russia abdicated the throne in February of 1917. With the fall of the old regime, many old gender barriers fell, as well. The period after the Bolsheviks rose to power was a time of many changes for all Russians, but none were more affected than the women of the time. Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik party (later called the Communists) w

Women Of The 19th Century Women of the Nineteenth Century During the early nineteenth century, women were subjected to stereotypes that limited what their gender was thought to be capable of. No woman was able to escape the inferior label. The level of so-called inferiority differed between races. African American and Native American women surprisingly held much importance and respon

Womens Sufferage Women’s Sufferage Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt were fighting for the same women's rights in the mid 1900’s but they were nothing a like. Alice Paul was a radical Quaker who lead the more militant suffragists. She add an unseen energy to her movement. She had spent years earlier in England where she had worked with the more militant suffragist, Emily Pankhers

Women’s Fashion Throughout The Twentieth Century “Fashion is the outward and visible sign of civilization, it is part of social history.” -Amy Latour, “Kings of Fashion” According to the quote by Amy Latour, fashion is another hard copy of history. Many factors have affected the manner how people dress, and one of those factors is history. World events and historical milestones pl

Woodrow Wilson Vs The Senate Saint Augustine was born in North Africa (then a province of the Roman Empire), in 354 AD. He became a teacher of rhetoric, was converted to a religious life, and became bishop of Hippo in 395. Saint Augustine's writings were one of the most influential and widely consulted doctrines of his time and even today his works The City Of God and The Confessions are

The Roaring Twenties 1920s Social Trends "The Roaring Twenties" The 1920s have been dubbed everything from 'The Roaring Twenties" and The Era of Wonderful Nonsense" To The Decade of the Dollar" and The period of the Psyche" to the " Dry Decade" and the age of Alcohol and the Al Capone." Many historians regard the years between World War I and the stock- market crash of 1929 as the

1944 On D-Day, June 6, 1994, allied armies landed in Normandy on the northwestern coast of France, possibly the most critical event of World War II took place, the outcome of this event would determine the fat of Europe. If the invasion failed, the United States, being out of resources, might turn its full attention to the enemy in the pacific, Japan, leaving Britain alone, with most of

5 Best And 5 Worst Countries PAGE 1 This paper includes information about the five best and five worst countries. It includes statistics to show where the country stands among the rest of the countries in the world and it also includes characteristics that support the reasoning of the five best and five worst countries that were selected. The criteria that is included in this rese

The Ghosts Of Vilnius - Napoleons Failure Of The Moscow Campaign Of 1812 Introduction to Napoleaon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, a common citizen from Corsica, rose up to the greatest heights based on personal merit and not on birth. The emperors, kings and princes of Europe were shaken, their armies and best generals were defeated, their countries were conquered and their capitols wer