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.
The Cold War, which spanned from 1945 to 1991, was a prolonged confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as their respective allies. Despite significant differences in political and economic values between America, Britain, and the USSR, they temporarily united with a shared objective of defeating Hitler during World War II. […]
After the war, Europe was left devastated and divided, leading some historians to believe it spelled the end for the continent. The extensive efforts of war had caused widespread destruction to both people and cities. In an effort to promote democracy and secure a prosperous economic market for Western businesses, America decided to provide assistance […]
By 1945, the foundations for the Cold War were firmly in place. The two superpowers of the USA and the USSR had emerged as the representatives of two strongly opposed ideologies; communism and capitalism. This means of conflict had existed since 1917 and continued to stand at the forefront of disputes between the USA and […]
In a world of continuous armed conflicts, whenever and wherever they break out, they incite tension and fear. These features explain why states are preoccupied with threats to their security and why preparing for defence is nearly a universal preoccupation. Because the anarchical international system requires that states rely on themselves for protection, national security […]
Throughout the 20th century, humanity has witnessed monumental historical events. From the great depression, to the devastation of two world wars, to the Holocaust, all the way to the creation of a superwoman. However, The Cold War was a different and unique concept on its own. So unique, that humanity has entered a new chapter […]
Throughout the Cold War Era, American families lived in a state of constant anxiety. They were deeply concerned about both the potential Communist takeover and the possibility of nuclear destruction. The spread of Russian influence across Europe and Cuba only heightened their fears, as they perceived Russian control as an immediate threat. These concerns led […]
The primary cause of the Cold War was the inability of the Americans to accept the lifestyle chosen by the Soviet Union as communists. The Cold War originated from a strong belief in American individualism and an attempt to enforce our values on the Soviets. Americans highly value individualism, capitalism, and a prosperous economy. They […]
Development of the Cold War, in the five years between 1945 and 1950, could be argued as taking place for a number of reasons and due to various individuals. It could be easy to simply site Stalin as the main reason responsible for it’s outbreak and growth, clear through his approach on communist expansion, use […]
The Crimean War, also referred to as the Eastern War, was a notable battle that took place between Russia and an alliance composed of the Ottoman Empire, France, Britain, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. This conflict centered on territories owned by the weakening Ottoman Empire. The Crimean War took place in the Crimean Peninsula, as […]
Our coursework involves comparing two war poems: Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and Edgar Wallace’s “War.” As a former medical orderly with personal experience of war, Wallace considers it a terrible and unjustifiable occurrence that only leads to violence and suffering. Alfred Lord Tennyson believes that it is a duty for […]
The system of serfdom is where an agricultural worker in feudal Russia who cultivates land and belongs to a landowner. The emancipation of the serfs happened for a mired of reasons. Most of which are tied to Russia as a nation. The defeat in the Crimean war for example was a huge blow to Russia […]
These two poems have a lot of similarities and differences between them. “Charge of the Light Brigade” is a pro war poem and shows admiration for the young men, it is a third person narrative based on the Crimean war from 1854-1856. “Dulce et Decorum est” shows concern for the men that are risking their […]
‘The old lie’ was the traditional view of war, which is honourable, glorious and heroic to fight and die for your country. During the time when Tennyson wrote his poem, ‘The charge of the light brigade’ (1854), everyone felt that dying for your country in action was honourable. But this view of war slowly changed […]
Compare and contrast The Charge of the Light Brigade and The Destruction of Sennacherib. How do the poets use language devices to show their attitude towards war? The two poems that I’m going to be comparing are, The Destruction of Sennacherib by Lord Byron and Charge of the Light Brigade written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. […]
In order to accurately respond to the question of whether or not the American forces in the Philippines after the Spanish-American war and during the Philippine-American war were in fact brutal, we must first look at why the wars started in the first place. The Philippine-American war was sparked from the Spanish-American war. Spain owned […]
Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio were friends. This is a fact glossed over in our history books like Historia:Pag-usbong, Pakikipag-tagpo at Pagbubuo by Prof. Raul Roland Sebastian and Dr. Amalia C. Rosales. Aguinaldo, a bachelor and the capitan municipal of Cavite El Viejo (now Kawit), was induced into the Katipunan, a secret revolutionary society founded […]
Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, played a vital role in supporting Filipinos’ fight for independence from the Spaniards. Through his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, he aimed to raise awareness among his fellow countrymen about the problems faced by the nation under Spanish rule. Rizal’s intention was to awaken their consciousness […]
The Philippine islands were first encountered by Europeans in 1521 during Ferdinand Magellan’s Spanish expedition. Upon arriving at Cebu Island, Magellan named it Islas de San Lazaro to assert Spanish ownership and established cordial relationships with local leaders. He managed to convert some of them to Roman Catholicism. Sadly, Magellan met a tragic end when […]
The Philippine national anthem was composed by Julian Felipe in spanish, The lone surviving revolutionary member of the “13 Martyrs of Cavite”, whose life was spared from the firing squad because of illness. Originally written as incidental music, it did not have words when it was adopted as the National Anthem of the Philippines. When […]
The fourth and fifth chapters of Ileto’s Pasyon and Revolution start by telling us of the Aguinaldo-led revolt against the Americans and the struggle to preserve the Malolos republic. It focuses on the spirit of the people brought about by the war, which became a unifying factor of the Filipinos and also served as motivation […]
The Tejeros Convention became the starting point of Andres Bonifacio’s demise as it resulted in a clash between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of the Katipunan. The two factions, led by Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo respectively, had opposing views on how to proceed with the armed resistance against the Spaniards. Ultimately, a council was agreed […]
Graciano Lopez Jaena was born on December 18, 1856 in Jaro, Iloilo. Coming from a humble family, he was raised with strong values in education and religion. During his youth, he attended the Seminario Tejaro where Reverend Francisco Jayme played a crucial role in developing his public speaking skills. While he had aspirations of becoming […]
