World War I Essays

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 […]

Located at the beginning of the anthology Up the Line to Death, the section titled Happy is England Now. Brian Gardner, the editor, has organized six poems in this section to demonstrate their predominantly pro-war nature. As a result, most of the poems in this section reinforce pre-war and wartime stereotypes held by the public. […]

In 1917, Tsar Nicholas II relinquished his position as ruler of Russia due to his autocratic behavior. Nevertheless, he cannot be held entirely accountable for his downfall since his upbringing did not equip him with the necessary skills to govern a nation or become an adequate tsar. According to the report, he admitted to being […]

In 1915, the Allies found themselves in a stalemate with trench warfare on both the Eastern and Western fronts during World War One. They began searching for alternative tactics to attack the Germans and turned their focus to the Dardanelles, an area where the war had spread to the Pacific Ocean. Establishing a ‘war council’ […]

Discussing the concluding episode of Black Adder Goes Forth, I will examine its adherence to sitcom conventions while also noting its divergence from expected norms. Specifically, the episode portrays Black Adder’s attempt to avoid overzealousness during ‘the big push’. Although it initially appears that Black Adder is alone in his apprehension, we later learn that […]

Lloyd George’s popularity based on his achievements during World War One may be seen as what led him to win the General Election so overwhelmingly in 1918. However, his approach within the political arena and towards social policies in the early 1920’s contributed to his eventual downfall. After winning WW1, Lloyd George could sit proudly […]

a) What can you learn from Source A about the situation in February 1917?Source A is an extract from Tsaritsa Alexandra’s diary from the 25th February 1917. After reading through the source I believe it to be inaccurate and not very reliable. This for a number of reasons, the first sentence reads:’Young people run and […]

Many different tsars have ruled over Russia since 1547. The tsars were like kings, they had the power to do as they pleased. All the tsars dealt with any problems with an immediate, forceful strike against them.When Tsar Nicholas II came to power he appeared to be a good ruler, he was hard working and […]

In this essay I will analyse source C through to L to judge whether there is enough evidence to suggest that General Haig was an efficient and highly skilled soldier who lead Britain to victory during the First World War. I will look at the source provided and suggest whether there is enough evidence to […]

The First World War was a long and tragic war that kidnapped Europe into four years of war with each other. The war left behind it an appalling saga of a raped Europe – ten million dead, millions of widows and orphans, unredeemable destruction to countries and cities, and emotionally tortured millions of minds. The […]

In some ways, Source C supports Sources A and B and in some ways they don’t. When looking at Sources C and A, there are many different points about the Battle of Mons. Both sources mention that there were many people in the German Army attacking the British. “Waves of German infantry. ” This quote […]

To solely attribute the abdication of Nicholas II to the duration of World War I would be unjust and incorrect. It is essential to consider the additional challenges encountered by the Tsar during his reign in 1914-1917. The presence of other issues endangered Nicholas’ rule, including Rasputin and Alexandra, as well as widespread political dissatisfaction […]

The World Wars were in some ways similar but besides. different. The World Wars had similarities in the manner the wars were caused. how the wars ended. in respects to who lost. and propaganda. The casualties. the cost. and the military tactics nevertheless. were some of their differences. World War I was caused by the […]

The American submarine force will celebrate its 100th year of service in the year 2000, showcasing the expertise of highly skilled individuals who operate advanced vessels. Throughout the past century, this force has made significant advancements in submersible warfare and introduced nuclear propulsion, resulting in the development of true submarines. These submarines played a critical […]

Assess the argument that Germany should be held largely or solely responsible for the outbreak of World War One. The extent of which Germany should be held responsible for the outbreak of World War one is debatable. One could argue that Germany and her aggressive and competitive nature towards the other European powers, highlighted by […]

This is the story of Manfred Von Ritchofen a German 24 year old man, which in 1916 goes to war like many thousands of young men. He was a fight pilot that really fasts becomes famous because his victories. He and his friends, had their own code of honor characterized by an athletic ambition, an […]

During the early 1900s, small towns were already established with generations of residents who were set in their traditional ways. Women focused on taking care of their families while men worked diligently to provide for their wives and children. The main concern for children in these towns was attending school, and crime was extremely rare. […]

In 1918 women over 30 got the vote. There were a number of reasons why this happened and people disagree about what the most important reason was. The first reason is the war effort the suffragettes put into the war. On 14th August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. After that the NUWSS (national union […]

A British ocean liner sailed away from a New York port on May 1st, 1915. Its name was the RMS Lusitania and its sinking, which occurred six days later on May 7th, 1915 is usually credited as a main reason why the United States decided to enter World War I (Unknown, OL). The sinking of […]

Tsar Nicholas II was rightfully blamed for his downfall in March 1917. His revolting actions resulting in detrimental impacts on Russia made him solely to blame for his abdication. Politically, socially and through War, Nicholas was to great extent his own reason of causing his downfall. There were numerous political challenges Tsar Nicholas encountered through […]

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