Essays On War

IntroductionWorld War 1 was like nil that had of all time happened in the universe before. Although it was inevitable. the hideous loss of life was pointless. Almost no-one except the politicians governing agreed with it. which has been proven by soldier’s journals. and most famously the football lucifer between the British and the Germans […]

The quote “With bombs and guns and shovels and battle-gear, Men jostle and climb to meet the bristling fire” should be considered in regards to the poems ‘Attack’ and ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, as well as the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’. Use evidence from all three sources. Based on the harsh realities of World War […]

A stalemate had developed between the armies of the Central Powers and the Allies. This stalemate lasted for almost four years, taking millions of lives. But in 1918, for whatever reason, the stalemate ended after both armies made effective attacks on the other’s trenches. World War One was the testing arena for a number of […]

I do not believe that the First World War was great because several million people lost their lives fighting for four years over for a few strips of land which were no more than a mile wide. A lot of people who came back from the war were badly injured and lots had limbs missing, […]

It is midnight, there are distant bangs and surprisingly the giant rats are eating away at some other soldiers’ boots. I am writing this brief diary because I don’t know if I will survive this mess. I haven’t done much in life but I want anyone who reads this to know what the soldier, Mr […]

In the north of France, in September 1914, German troops dug up a raised location that had a view over the Aisne River. Following their heavy losses in unsuccessful efforts to breach the German line, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) found themselves in a stalemate and unable to reach their enemy, marking the inception of […]

The first World War lasted for four years and covered a broad area from the English Channel to the northern Swiss border. Although in 1914 it was expected to end by Christmas. During the onset of the war, Germany believed that seizing France before attacking Russia would avoid a two-front war. However, their flawed tactics […]

In my opinion I think that the poems, ‘In Flanders Fields’, ‘Break of day in the trenches’ and ‘Dulce et decorum est’ do teach the modern reader a variety of different things, therefore to say: “the modern reader learns little from them” is an inaccurate conclusion to draw. I think the modern reader can learn […]

The First World War, what can you expect? Dirty, horrible conditions, rat infested trenches, disinfected water, intense boredom and the repetition of machine guns viciously rattling in the distance. These are the predicaments that the soldiers had to cope with in the deadly war. Though there was a battle on between the Germans and the […]

‘Journey’s End’ is R. C. Sheriff’s portrayal of life during the First World War. First performed in 1928, the play is based on his own experiences serving in the army during wartime. In the play, he revives the conditions that he and his comrades lived and fought in and the challenges they had to face. […]

R. C Sherriff was born in the 1896 to a middle class family. He went to Kingston Grammar School and then went to university at the New College in Oxford, where upon leaving university he joined his father’s insurance business. But shortly after the start of the war he joined the army, he applied for […]

On July 1 1916, in one of the largest military operations to ever be executed, the British army entered into the bloodiest battle it has ever known. This was the battle of the Somme, a conflict that is etched into the collective memory of Britain as a tragedy. The first day on the Somme, the […]

Up until world war one Britain had played little part in any major battles or conflicts. It wasn’t until occurrences at the Somme that the British population became aware of the realities of war and it was for this reason that some people still consider it the greatest military disaster known to man. The initial […]

The cartoonist and headliner convey the message that the British army’s forceful tactics are halting Germany’s progress and striking it directly in the face. The Kaiser’s expression, depicted by the artist on the western front, showcases his astonishment and confusion. The face communicates vital information to the British audience (since this is a British newspaper) […]

Uses sources 15.H, 15. I to explain why the British suffered such huge losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. From three sources I am trying to find out why the British suffered such a huge loss on the first day of ‘the battle of the Somme’. Sources 15. I and […]

Following on from the battle of Marne (September 1914) there was a deadlock between the opposing forces fighting it out in France. This deadlock surprised people by making the war carry on for a number of years, until finally ending before December 1918. The majority of people think that this is due to the poor […]

Reflecting on my struggles, I remain burdened by the haunting recollections of the trenches and the assault that brought me to this hospital bed. In the early hours of each night, I awaken screaming due to the terrifying memories of the past few years that are made up of pictures of Pure Hell. Some might […]

A Stalemate occurs when neither side can win quickly with an outright victory. This is what happened in WW1 between the Allied forces and the Germans for several reasons. One of which was on account of the failure of the Schlieffen plan which was a German movement to take over Paris, however the BEF caught […]

How accurate is the statement ‘Lions led by donkeys’ in relation to British Soldiers and Generals of the First World War? In the First World War, more men died than in any other war before. Some people say this was because the generals, like General Haig were ‘donkeys’ who wasted the lives of their brave […]

Archie’s perspective on the war and his sentiments towards it align with those of most young men during that period. He eagerly yearns to be a part of the conflict, viewing it as an exciting and captivating adventure similar to his uncle’s experiences. His desire to explore the world and his strong sense of patriotism […]

Is it justified to have a statue of Field Marshall Haig in Whitehall? In 1936, a controversial statue of Field Marshall Haig was erected, 18 years after the conclusion of the ‘Great War’. The British people were divided over his leadership abilities and decisions during the war. However, supporters argue that despite significant losses, these […]

Through the soldiers’ experiences, the narrator shows only the dark side of human nature. Discuss. Generals die in Bed by Charles Yale Harrison is a novel where a young Canadian soldier tells of his first hand account of the harsh and inhumane conditions in the trenches on the Western Front during World War 1. Through […]