Essays On War
Essays on war can be difficult to write. One cannot speak of war without mentioning the hardships involved, but one may feel that every war has only hardships, and no good ever comes of them. It’s not true; some wars have brought more good than bad, while others have caused more pain than pleasure. War essays should start with a general introduction that states the main points discussed, and you should organize them well.
One good way to approach essays about war is to discuss the different reasons why wars are fought. There are several places online to get help writing war essays. You can also get samples of essays on the topic to help you get started. For example, wars are fought because one nation wants to take over another nation. It’s called imperialism, and it was a big reason why World War I happened. The nations of Europe were trying to expand their empires, and when they got into a conflict with each other, it led to a big war.
Before 1870 conditions that the hop-pickers had to live in was quite appalling. Farmers provided the very minimum necessary and pickers slept in barns, cattle sheds and pigsties. This accommodation was dirty and cramped. The very best hop-pickers could hope for were bell tents that were worn out and often not waterproof.These tents were shared […]
The purpose of this essay is to analyse to what extent do the sources agree that Germany was aggressive and warlike between the years 1899 – 1914. World War One broke out in 1914, and Germany was heavily involved in the war, therefore, the aggressiveness of Germany’s foreign policy at this time could be considered […]
The period between 1792 and 1919 was one of massive fluidity and change in terms of the structure of society, the military, and economics in both Europe and America. These changes, individually of no small weight, would combine to dramatically alter the way that war was waged across the world. The Industrial Revolution, begun in […]
Perhaps no event susceptible to being photographed has received more attention than war. Whether as a record for the events that took place, a logical tool, or a form of propaganda, photography has played a critical part in forming the public’s response to global and local conflicts. Photographers report the physical impact and the emotional effects […]
In August 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany after their invasion of Belgium. The decision was based on the treaty between Belgium and Britain from 1839 which British Foreign Minister Lord Grey deemed necessary to honor. This led to the Triple Entente (France, Great Britain, and Russia) declaring war on the Triple Alliance (Italy, […]
The command and control of armies developed throughout the 1792 -1945 period. In the Napoleonic era, Napoleon seldom delegated command to his subordinate officers, developing the logistics of battle himself. Granted, he did begin to develop a General Staff but mainly for reconnaissance purposes and to ensure his orders were communicated to other generals. However, […]
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria and heir to the Austrian & Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie the Duchess of Hohenburg, took place on June 28th 1914 in Sarajevo. The story centers around Gavrilo Princip, a student from Bosnia and a member of the Young Bosnia group, which consisted of fifteen […]
In what ways and to what extent does the concept of Spain’s ‘Golden Age’ apply more specifically to the reign of Philip II than to the whole of the period 1474-1598? Justify your answer by reference to the similarities and differences between the periods before and after the accession of Philip II in 1556. The […]
The six sources give very contradictory views on the idea that Germany was warlike and aggressive. The German chancellor, Von Bulow (source 1) and the Kaiser (source 4) strongly feel that it was not Germany who was being aggressive, but the other European powers. Germany was merely protecting itself from the increasing threat cast upon […]
The ANZACs’ laid-back demeanor is depicted in the cartoons, with the one on the right showing a soldier smoking in a carefree manner. Their optimistic attitude towards warfare is seen through the smile on the soldier’s face. Additionally, the cartoons showcase the ANZACs’ unorthodox ways, given their reputation for being under-equipped and looking unkempt. Although […]
Prior to August 2003, I had been aware of Max Beckmann’s reputation as one of the most formidable artists post-World War II in the 20th century. My journey to New York was solely for the purpose of viewing an exceptionally uncommon exhibit featuring seven out of nine triptychs he created during his lifetime. Despite my […]
From 1199 to 1216 John was King of England. He is widely regarded as the worst King England has had. In this essay I plan to breakdown the evidence that gave him his terrible reputation and see if it was deserved. One of the biggest factors that played a part in John’s bad reputation was […]
The British poet Wilfred Owen has implemented down the sonnet, ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth.’ This poem got its title from another poet. This poem was set during the First World War and describes the conditions of the millions of soldiers who died fighting for their countries. Mr. Owen himself was a soldier who fought for […]
‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy is a poem written about the life of a professional war photographer. It follows him from the battlefields of abroad to his private darkroom in ‘rural England’. As the photographer develops his pictures he is haunted by the wife of a dead man that he photographed dying, and refused […]
“War Photographer” by Carol Ann Duffy is a poem which explores the theme of moral ambiguity in the field of war photography which is important in today’s society. The poet has conveyed this issue through the eyes and thoughts of a war photographer and highlights the controversy surrounding this profession.In the first stanza the reader […]
Calderon got himself in a war hard to win. He says he has been pretty successful but the country says otherwise. The drug problem in Mexico is not new and has been getting worse these last few years. Plus the problem has been growing with the drug related murders, which are increasing rapidly each year. […]
Thick fog covered the Normandy coast like a damp and grey blanket, creating a bitter and polluted atmosphere. The scent of fired ammunition and decaying flesh hung strongly in the air. Captain Bourne of the U.S 1st Infantry Division faced bloodstained waves attacking the landing craft as he attempted to step foot onto the ghostly […]
Sunlight punched through the forest canopy above as he made his way towards the sound of water bubbling and trickling away to the west, stronger than ever due to the previous rain shower. The ground squelched under foot as he walked purposefully towards the centre of the ravine. The foliage on the ground was so […]
1. Tim O’Brien feels he is a coward for going to the Vietnam War because he might be confused about what courage is, as is every other man that went to the Vietnam War. Once he is out of the war, he realizes that the only reason he went into the Vietnam War was to […]
My essay will explore various aspects of the inspector’s role in “An Inspector Calls,” such as historical context, character interactions, audience reception, and other related factors. Priestly was born into a middle-class family in Bradford during a period in which Britain saw a rise in outdoor paupers, surpassing numbers not seen since 1888. In fact, […]
Throughout the play, ‘Journey’s End’, R. C. Sherriff provides a range of characters portraying different personalities and backgrounds. One of these characters is a boy called Raleigh. The dramatic intention of this character is to symbolise the youth and naivety of the many young officers who died during trench warfare. In addition he is used […]
Latern Yard and Ravloe were two different towns, religiously and socially. People in Latern Yard were more religious and less friendly, but in the other hand Ravloe was less Religious but friendly. In Latern Yard the church played an important part in the people’s life, it was like the heart of the town. Silas had […]
