Essays On War

During the Nazi reign, various groups were labeled as “racially inferior,” such as Poles (with 6 million deaths – including 3 million Christians and the remaining Jewish), Seers (with an estimated death count ranging from 500,000 to 1.2 million), Bosnians (around 100,000 individuals), Soviet prisoners of war and occupied civilians like Russians and other East […]

When pondering the holocaust, Adolph Hitler’s notoriety as a vile orator and millions of lost Jewish lives come to mind. As one of history’s most despicable figures, Hitler is easily associated with evil. Through his adept use of language, he convinced Germans that Jews were responsible for their problems, resulting in their harsh removal from […]

Adolf Hitler A skilled political leader maximizes favorable circumstances, governs effectively in challenging situations, and garners unwavering support from the people. Despite being widely reviled, Hitler exemplified these qualities. Initially a political prodigy, his descent into irredeemable madness tarnishes his legacy. Nevertheless, Hitler possessed unparalleled oratory skills and expertise in propaganda that enabled him to […]

Albert Speer was initially a young boy from a privileged family in Germany, with parents who were affectionate and attentive to him and his siblings. Despite being perceived as intelligent and attending school, he had limited understanding of politics during childhood. However, as he pursued his education and political aspirations, conflicts arose with his father. […]

In European history, one often hears of the tragedies and violations against humanity caused by the Nazi Party both before and during the Second World War. The Nazi political movement was without a doubt, one of the most dramatic developments of the 20th century. Any exposure of ideas that were not promoted by the Party […]

When comprehending the play, it is important to take into account three vital elements: social, cultural, and historical. These aspects provide insight into how Brecht’s personal background could have impacted the play’s messages and sentiments while also establishing links to the play itself. The production functions as a metaphor for Hitler’s rise to power in […]

In the 1932 election, the Nazi’s broke through in triumph to become the leading political party in Germany. There are many ways they achieved this, both factors that they could control, and that they couldn’t.Some would say that the Nazi’s were so successful in the 1930’s because of the weakness of the Weimar Republic – […]

To determine the level of B’s support for A, I will examine two sources: Source A and Source B. Both were written shortly after World War II. Rudolf Diels, the head of the political police, authored Source A while Marinus Van der Lubbe confessed in Source B to being solely responsible for igniting the Reichstag […]

The Munich Putsch (arms revolt or coup) was an attempt to overthrow the government by Hitler and the Nazis. Hitler’s aim was to take control (advantage) of the social and political problems that were troubling Germany at that time, then march on to Berlin to set up a dictatorship. The Bavarian leader – Gustav Von […]

Despite his resolute confidence, Adolf Hitler acknowledged the inevitability of resistance to his intentions. As a result, he prioritized convincing the younger generation in Germany to support him. Hitler believed that by instilling Nazi principles in them, these beliefs would persist throughout their lives and be passed on to future generations. Germany’s youth represented the […]

The ideal woman envisioned by the Nazis was someone with blue eyes and blond hair, which are typical of Aryan Germans, who would also possess broad hips for childbearing yet be athletic. She would dress in home-produced substitutes, wearing a full skirt and flat shoes. Her duty at home would be to raise a large […]

Nazism was established in Germany between 1933 and 1939 into a form of totalitarianism. A one ruling party in such a regime practices monopoly of mass communications, legislation power, a centrally controlled economy, a control of armament, secret police apparatus, and racial superiority concepts and racism. I want to investigate to what extend and with […]

Source F is a cartoon from a Russian newspaper on the 10th of November which is the day after the destructions, and source G is a cartoon about Kristallnacht published in a British magazine on the 30th of November. Because source F is published in a Russian newspaper the day after the event, they have […]

The visual “texts” I have chosen for this study vary both in their production standards, target audience, resources, both in human effort and money spent, and in their presentation. What ties them all together however, is that they are all, in one form or another, an attempt by the Nazi authorities to influence the hearts […]

Hitler came to power in 1933, and he had many aims but of his foremost aims was to create a pure Aryan race. By this, he aimed to get rid of Germany’s criminals, Homosexuals, and his biggest enemy ‘Jews’. Hitler absolutely despised the Jews because he thought they were trying to take over the world […]

The modern-day scouts can be likened to the youth organization of Hitler’s regime in the past. Upon coming into power, Hitler established the Hitler youth organization, which saw 80% of children become members by its conclusion. Aspiring members were required to pass certain tests, such as boys running 60 metres within 12 seconds and jumping […]

The main lawful mean was the Enabling act of March 1933 shown in source A. This was an extremely powerful act that broke down most political barriers to Hitler’s dictatorship. It allowed Hitler to pass laws and legislation without the official consent of the president. It allowed him to change the Weimar constitution and therefore […]

Both sources would likely be valuable to a historian investigating Kristallnacht, albeit with distinct merits. Source A explains how the attack on synagogues and Jewish shops was engineered to “win back Hitler’s support” given that Goebbels was “out of favour with Hitler” in 1954. Meanwhile, Source B is an extract from a clandestine report by […]

The Nazis wished to increase the number of pure German births and suitable marriages and to do this they provided financial incentives in the form of birth grants and marriage loans. In 1935 a marriage law required a certificate of ‘fitness to marry’ before the marriage could take place. This was to help with purer […]

When the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933 one of their main aims was to create a Volksgemeinschaft, a united, national community based on blood and race, in which the people would be politically committed to the Nazi regime. This new society required a change in the consciousness of the German people, perhaps […]

Le Dernier Metro is a film directed by Francois Truffaut in 1980 and is set under the German Occupation of France after the armistice was signed in June 1940. The story centres on a Jewish owned theatre company and its struggle to survive during the occupation years in face of anti-Semitism, food shortages and censorship.Truffaut’s […]

From perhaps the dawn of mankind, human beings have differed from less sentient beings in many ways; not the least of which is the belief in a higher form of life, a god or creator. This uniquely human characteristic has contributed to the shaping of our concepts of “good” and “evil. ” The impact of […]