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…What, if anything, is surprising about the post-war economic recovery of Europe? In the immediate period after V.E Day there was a realization by all sides of the conflict that the Versailles Peace Treaty of 1919 had itself been one of the main…

…History Essay: Why did civil War break out in England in 1642? Introduction: A civil war is a conflict fought between inhabitants of the same country. In this case the two sides that fought against each other in England were the King’s side…

…'You Are Bound to Fail.' Union officer William Tecumseh Sherman to a Southern friend: In all history, no nation of mere agriculturists ever made successful war against a nation of mechanics. . . . You are bound to fail. (Catton, Glory Road 241…

…The Gulf War Two only lasted only for 3 weeks; 20,000 coalition combat troops defeated entire Iraqi troops and occupied most of Iraqi territories. This victory not only proved that high-tech weapons and well-planned strategies played major roles…

…, Japanese Canadians were fingerprinted and photographed and were required to carry registration cards. War was imminent. Immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbour, 1,800 Japanese Canadian fishing boats were seized and impounded. The government enacted…

…As we study American history we see that the saying, “History repeats itself” reveals much truth. As we look closer to the American Revolution and the American Civil War, we can find many similarities between the two. Another saying that is made…

…The Real Cause for the US Involvement in Kosovo War The dual theme of the book "Promised Land, Crusader State" can be used to examine the present situation of United States involvement in Kosovo. The roles the United States have…

…been an issue if there had been no wars to fight, but by 1914 several European powers had grown through colonization and the industrial revolution and all were eager to challenge their neighbors for supremacy. But while the politicians made their plans…

…The Origins of The First World War This is an essay on the origins of the First World War. Here I will explain what, when and where it happened, but more importantly why. Short Term The main short-term cause was the assassination of Archduke…

…The Holocaust was a significant event during World War II. It was perhaps the worst atrocity against humankind throughout history. The Holocaust was the systematic extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazi’s. As well as Jews, hundreds of thousands…