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.
Sherman writes to General Ulysses S. Grant, discussing the importance of army size in modern warfare. He urges for the request of the largest possible armies from our country, emphasizing that a great nation should not take risks with war. Sherman believes that having a bigger army is advantageous. The letter sent to General John […]
In his book, The Louisiana Native Guards, James Hollandsworth gives a brief description of the initial African American Army division during the Civil War and the unfairness experienced by black people from both Southern and Northern white societies. Hollandsworth claims that this division was unique in Civil War records since they began as a ceremonial […]
In 1861, the United States was no longer united and its people were at war, in what is commonly known as the American Civil War. This left President Abraham Lincoln in a tight spot on how to go about dealing with the Southern states that had seceded, the Confederacy, who were now at war with […]
Through this course segment, I’ve gained insights into war poetry. I have thoroughly analyzed the works of esteemed authors and poets such as Rudyard Kipling, Robert Southey, Walt Whitman, Thomas Hardy, Edgar Wallace, and most notably Lord Alfred Tennyson. Tennyson is praised for his position as Poet Laureate alongside writing ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’. […]
Cold Mountain, the first novel by Charles Frazier, received great praise and won the National Book Award for fiction in 1997. Having previously written about travel and short stories, Frazier’s expertise in portraying landscapes and employing a concise writing style is evident in Cold Mountain. The novel features an episodic structure and contains richly descriptive […]
During America’s most consequential wars, the United States government has restricted civil liberties of the American people despite the nation’s strong rooted foundation for preserving every citizen’s rights. When danger is an ever present factor for the nation due to war or conflict restrictions are often placed on some of the most basic freedoms and […]
Why choose Abraham Lincoln? There are so many great leaders from our collective past and present, so choosing one to focus on as a Leader was not an easy task. We decided to let fate decide and took out a penny. Just before flipping the coin, Janshan noticed that it was an American Penny and […]
Free Response #1 In what ways and to what extent was the industrial development from 1800 to 1860 a factor in the relationship between the northern an southern states? From 1800 to 1860 the Northern and Southern states relationship became worse and eventually led to the separation of the North and South states. Before the […]
Chapter 17 Terms Ten Percent Plan – When the number of Confederates reached 10 percent of the number who had voted in the 1860 election, this group could establish a legitimate state government. Focused on acceptance by the reconstructed governments of the abolition of slavery. Radical Republicans – Advocated not only equal rights for the […]
The movie portrays how slavery impacted African-American families, creating similarities to families in different circumstances and times. Slavery was a condition they were born into, leading to degradation and mistreatment. African Americans were denied the freedom of speech, unable to voice their opinions or receive an education. Despite these obstacles, they fought for their freedom […]
John Brown, a radical abolitionist, harbored intense hatred for slavery and resorted to violence in his battle against it. He believed that shedding blood was the only means to cleanse the nation of its guilt. Prior to the Civil War, Brown and his followers confronted the Missouri Border Ruffians while advocating for the eradication of […]
The Antebellum period in American history (1800-1850) was marked by sectionalism, particularly due to the acquisition of new territories during western expansion. This further divided different regions of America, as the Southern states sought new territories for slave labor while the North aimed to limit slavery’s expansion. While tensions between the North and South were […]
This battle gave the union a greater advantage for winning the war and on July 1, 1863 shots were fired outside Gettysburg that marked the beginning of what would become one of the largest and most significant battles in the world. Before the battle of Gettysburg the south felt as if they had a chance […]
The Battle of Gettysburg occurred in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1st-3rd, 1863 and is recognized as a crucial moment in the American Civil War. It is widely considered to be the most important fight of this war. The significance of Gettysburg lies in its depiction of a clash between the North and South, which represented […]
The Gettysburg Address is a very well-known speech in the history of the United States of America. The speech was uttered on the 19th of November 1863 by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. During this time, the country was experiencing the civil war. Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. […]
Throughout history, the role of the federal government in American lives has undergone changes. In the beginning, it granted more power to state and local governments with minimal interference. However, as time went on, the authority of the federal government grew. We can see this evolution in important historical events like the Civil War, reconstruction […]
Introduction If there was only one man in American history that could not be forgotten, ignored, or respected, that one man would be Abraham Lincoln. The drastic impact of the profound history that one person could provide for ones country takes a kind of man like Lincoln. His life was all but to short, yet […]
Introduction The book Great American Generals – Robert E. Lee, authored by Ian Hogg, provides a comprehensive account of the life of Robert E. Lee, a highly regarded individual during the Civil War. The biography encompasses his familial origins, birth, education at college, military contributions, and subsequent career until his passing on October 12, 1870. […]
The civil war in America involved the following continents, north and South America. North America and South America were fighting to end slavery, a confederate act that was more prominent in South America. The two also fought over military authority and boldness. They wanted to outshine each other. The main factor that geared civil war […]
About 620,000 men lost their lives while fighting for what they believed in. That is about 2% of the population. Neither the Confederates or the Union had tools in place to handle the amount of death that the nation was about to experience. About one in every four soldiers would not return home after war. […]
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was considered to be one of the South’s most successful Confederate Army generals in the American Civil War, he was General Lee’s right hand man, and a war hero. He lived from 1824 until 1863 when he died from pneumonia after being injured from friendly fire in battle. Jackson was also a […]
1) I disagree to this to an extent. I feel that the wording of the leaflet shows a reason why America wanted to bomb Hiroshima. In the leaflet it says; ‘we ask you to petition to your Emperor now to end the war!’ This shows to me that they were wanting to drop the bomb […]
