Essays On War

In his writing, Wilfred Owen concentrates on depicting the war experience from a soldier’s perspective. By presenting a personal account, Owen effectively communicates an authentic and vivid portrayal of what war is truly like. Despite the unfamiliarity of war to some readers, Owen brings its reality to life by emphasizing the real and raw human […]

When thinking about military leaders who have led the nation on the front lines, General George S. Patton distinctly stands out among the others over the years. General Patton, a renowned US Military officer, gained recognition for his exceptional leadership during World War II. His family lineage of military leaders fuelled his interest in the […]

Harold Godwinson had a chance of winning the battle. He had a core of elite housecarls and some experienced fyrd troops but, he had to fill out his army with poorer local fyrd as the majority of his troops had no chance of arriving in time for the battle. Soon, he took his position on […]

Historically, the software drink industry has been lucrative due to its low overhead costs in manufacturing. Despite high costs for bottlers, the high demand and volume of CSD make the market appealing for established businesses. In the past 30 years, the CSD industry has seen steady growth averaging 3% annually since the 1970s. Despite reaching […]

Thomas Clayton Wolfe was born on October 3rd, 1900 and died on September 15th. Thomas Wolfe, a renowned writer of novels and short stories, was born in Asheville, North Carolina to William Oliver and Julia Elizabeth Westall Wolfe. He was the eighth child of his parents; his father hailed from Pennsylvania and worked as a […]

The term ’emo’ has transformed significantly throughout the years. Originating from the underground punk scene in 1980’s America, it initially referred to ’emotional hardcore music.’ However, presently, it is used as a disparaging name for an entire culture of teenagers who sport black clothing and Chuck Taylor converse shoes. The evolution of a once favorable […]

Both R. C Sherriff and Peter Whelan in `Journey’s End` and `The Accrington Pals` use the characters Stanhope and Hackford to present the way war is perceived on stage through the perceptions of other characters and of stage through the perception of the audience. Stanhope and Hackford are also used to affect the way the […]

England can breathe a sigh of relief at the moment, and rightly so – the worst riots they have witnessed for decades have been subdued. In light of this, a distant observer could understandably assume the conflict had been resolved. Yet, the increased number of police and vigilance on the streets is a sure indication […]

The author of All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque and the director of Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg use various literary and filmic techniques respectively to portray the devastating effects of war. Both authors through the use of different techniques show the accurate revulsion of war, the loss of innocence, youth and […]

People wrote poetry in the war because they wanted people to think that war was a good thing and that if you went you would be rewarded when you came back. They also wrote it because there was no Television and Radios so poetry was the way people got their ideas across. The attitude of […]

Throughout their poetry during the First World War, many trench poets conveyed a recurring theme of the soldiers’ disconnection from those back home. Furthermore, the soldiers’ sentiments gradually diverged from those felt by civilians as initial patriotism waned and harsh realities of war sunk in. Tragic experiences on the front line had a profound effect […]

World War 1 is regarded as one of the deadliest events in human history. The wars which occurred during this horrifying event are epic tales. Robert Ross, a young man, faced some of the most challenging situations of his life during this time. Fear and terror were common reactions for Ross during these predicaments. However, […]

By comparing and contrasting a selection of war poems consider the ways in which attitudes to war have been explored and expressed. When considering poetry written post 1900 concentrate on a selection of poems by Wilfred Owen. In order to investigate the development of war poetry, I decided to begin with one of the most […]

In “Sun Tzu-The Art of War,” various theories of war are discussed, offering advice and strategies for effectively operating an army. This book provides valuable insights and tactics that can be applied to our modern world. Among the topics covered are the concepts of righteousness and unrighteousness, offensive strategies, leading armies on marches, fighting on […]

The First World War was perceived as a thrilling experience by numerous individuals, particularly young men who believed it to be their obligation to fight for their nation. For many, enlisting in the war symbolized their courage and devotion, as was the case of poet H. In his poem “Fall In,” Begbie celebrates the freedom, […]

The First World War introduced many new opportunities and experiences for the lives of the people at home. Some of these changes benefited people and some did not. A lot of women had to become stronger and take on tasks like never before. Acts such as DORA were introduced, as were propaganda and censorship among […]

In the last four lines of Sassoon’s “prelude: The Troops” the poem can be seen to turn full circle from the bitter, angry voice of Sassoon grieving for the war dead back to a more detached criticism of the futility of war which is highlighted earlier on in the poem. Throughout the piece, there is […]

The son of a railway worker, Wilfred Owen was born in Owestry, Shropshire and the four poems that will be analyzed are: > ‘The dead beat’> ‘Mental cases.’> ‘Dulce et decorum est,’> ‘Inspection.’ After being influenced by contemporary French poetry, he joined the Manchester regiment in 1915 and became a second lieutenant. While in France, […]

War poetry brings history to life by telling us both the private and public thoughts of men and women who have experienced conflict between nations or indeed within nations. War poetry is among the most striking, touching and moving of all poetry. I have tried to choose my poems carefully to show both the glory […]

This is a line taken from a draft war poem by Wilfred Owen written before he realised the true horror and reality of war; entitled ‘The ballad of Peace and War’. This poem contrasted strangely with his later work, when he wrote of how the fake glamour of war leads to unbelievable suffering. As a […]

I would like to examine how the views of war and patriotism have changed since the 1900s. To do this I will be studying three poems: “Vitai Lampada” written in 1892 by Henry Newbolt, “Disabled” written by Wilfred Owen during World War 1 and a modern poem called “Why Patriots are a Bit Nuts in […]

The extract from ‘Strange Meeting’ reveals the British public’s scant awareness of the true horrors of World War I. In comparison to Vera’s letter to Roland in ‘Letters from a Lost Generation’, it appears that while the British public was more aware of the reality of war, there was still little understanding of the emotional […]