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…Nathan Cathey Marilyn McDowell English 102 March 30, 1999 Is Star Wars a Modern Day Fairy Tale? The Star Wars trilogy has been labeled as a groundbreaking science fiction, space opera, and swashbuckling adventure. But it is hardly ever…

…War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!! In the past year we have pushed aside what started out as a war on terrorism and have chosen to begin a new war. We have chosen to fight a ‘new evil’ as President George W. Bush said in his address…

…of the abandoned Confederate capitol of Richmond in 1865. Although there are several different questions of why the North won the Civil War, factors involving manpower, economy, military tactics and leadership, and presidential leadership, are all parts of a puzzle…

…of this war was on a scale that no man had ever seen before. There had never been a war of that size up until that time. The numbers of troops were larger than ever seen. The territory that was fought over was a broad expanse of territory that not only engulfed…

…The origins of the Second World War are one of the most popular topics in twentieth century history. Ever since the war came to an end, controversy has surrounded its outbreak. It is important to remember, however, that the Second World War had short…

…was the perfect choice or that it was completely and utterly wrong but like always people have the right to have their own opinions in this world. We think that Appeasement was therefore the better choice because it helped in numerous ways. Appeasement did postpone war…

…. (1957 DEC, 1958 JAN) When the western power saw why Kruschev was doing, they thought that peaceful co-existence was working and it would end the Cold War. Therefore Kruschev has reduced the tension by improving the relations with countries. Kruschev tried…

…The Civil War yielded many changes. However it is the collaboration of events before, during, and after that makes up our nation’s history. This so called “War between the States” took place between 1861 and 1865. Over those four years over…

…. It was these logistical advantages that gave them the edge over the South to win the war, and they proved ultimately more valuable than brilliant officers, skilled soldiers, and popular support; all of which the South had in its corner. Cultural differences between the North…

…World War II: The Effects On a Nation “Great events have happened. The World is forever changed and it is time for sober thought.” - Henry Stimson, Truman’s Secratary of War, said this after the events of World War II…