Essays about War Page 13

The cold war was a rivalry between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and the United States (US). During the World War II, the US and USSR were allies, with the plan to defeat the Nazi Germany. In 1945, there was a meeting held in Yalta (Soviet Union) of three of the main leaders…

Having to read the Diary of Anne Frank in my english class has changed my life so much. Some people like to take life for granted while others take it seriously while they’re here. Being able to read and somewhat understand the hard life of an innocent 13 year old girl has allowed me to…

October 19, 1781 was the day that the Battle of Yorktown official ended with a British surrender. The Battle of Yorktown ended after three weeks of nonstop bombardment. September 28, 1781 was the day that the battle started. The colonists decided to fight once the British started undertaking the Southern campaign in order to keep…

Prior to the Vietnam War, the American people were mostly in favor of war. However, the Vietnam War was the first war to be televised, live, to the American people so they could see the horrific actions occurring during the war. This new-found information swiftly changed the American perception of those not involved with the…

The Cold war referred to the ideological struggle between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies that lasted from 1945 to 1989. During which the two camps struggled to expand and consolidate their respective systems, the capitalist democracy and the communism. It’s characterized with ideological struggle and proxy states….

Before the Holocaust, Zionism was already in existence. Tel Aviv being founded in 1909 was the first Hebrew speaking city, yet Zionist settlements were popping up around Palestine since the 1800s and becoming increasingly popular. After the Holocaust, these Zionist Jewish settlements, all comprised of mainly European Jews, some of which were kibbutzim, were seen…

“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed. Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I…

In 1861, a Civil War broke out in the United States. It was one of the worst wars and many conditions contributed to the cause of this terrible war. The war was a fight between the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America, that lasted four very long years and cost the…

The story of Night tells of Eliezer’s experiences in the Holocaust. Elie’s faith in God changed numerous times. In the beginning, Elie worshiped God unconditionally. He remained faithful to God during the deportation of the Jews and even made a thanksgiving prayer after their sudden arrival at Auschwitz. Elie struggles to cling to his faith…

It’s 1784 and the Americans, it turns out, have staged a successful revolution. They haven’t lost any land to the British- in fact, they have gained land. Now they must form a government, and the first steps, like any small child’s, are wobbly. Very wobbly. The politicians of the day don’t fully understand the extent…