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Literature and Themes of Power and Race

In five pages this paper considers power and race as they are portrayed in the short stories 'Desiree's Baby' by Kate Chopin, 'Bat...

Overview of the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg

In nine pages this pivotal battle of the Civil War is examined in an overview of the events leading to it and a listing of officer...

Second World War's Battle of the Atlantic

In five pages the Second World War's Battle of the Atlantic is analyzed. Ten sources are cited in the bibliography....

Zoroastrian and Hindu Myth Parallels to the Battle of Zeus and Typhon

of the battle between Zeus and Typhon is the most well-delineated and graphically-portrayed of any of them. Zeus and Typhon Typho...

Axis Strategies in WWII

If the Axis powers had used different tactics, they might have won WWII. This paper considers strategies they could have used to s...

Battle of Gettysburg According to Michael Shaara in The Killer Angels

In seven pages this essay discusses how Shaara's fictionalized portrayal of what happened during the Battle of Gettysburg offers r...

Overview of the Battle Of The Bulge

In ten pages this important Second World War battle and its implications for both sides are examined. Ten sources are cited in th...

Shaping History Through Cinematic Narratives

rather how it appears to the person that is hearing or viewing the story. Does the narrative appear to distort or change what ha...

Andrew Jackson vs. Henry Clay by Harry L. Watson

In five pages the political battles of these two highly competitive nineteenth century leaders are detailed in Watson's text. Two...

Battle of Mont Saint Michel and King Arthur

In seven pages Layamon and Wace and Geoffrey of Monmouth's interpretations of this battle are contrasted and compared. Three sourc...

Comparison of Culloden and Crysler's Farm Battles

why? Was it the skill of those providing the defense or was it just dumb luck? The Battle of Culloden in reality was...

Film The Battle of Algiers

an organization led by the people of French Algeria in opposition to the racist imperial control of the French. The FNL sought an...

World War II's Battle of Britain

World War II's Battle of Britain and the Allied halting of the Luftwaffe are examined in 6 pages. Six sources are cited in the bi...

Beowulf's Epic Poetry

In five pages this paper examines such events as the Dane's nation rise, attack of Heorot, hero's arrival in Heorot, Heorot feast,...

Strategies in the 1777 Battle of Saratoga

This paper examines the American Revolution's Battle of Saratoga in 1777 and how its strategies resulted in this being a pivotal m...

Is the Feminist Fight Over?

was still needed, women split almost in half, with 48% saying yes and 45% saying no (Poll: Womens movement worthwhile). When men...

Locke And Rousseau: Differences And Similarities Of Origin And Political Significance Of Private Property

He questioned the assumption that the will of the majority is always the correct one, and he argued that the goal of government sh...

“Battle Cry of Freedom” by McPherson

incredible focus in many respects. In McPhersons book he presents the argument, from during the Civil War, that "Rich men could ...

Stalingrad Operations

on 18 December 1940" (Shrier, 2006). It seems unlikely that even signing the pact would have saved Russia from invasion, since Hit...

The Meaning of the Battle of Stalingrad

come to fruition. In part, good wins out over evil. Even within Hitlers own ranks there was dissention, a lack of resolve, and a t...

Army Battle Dress Uniform

are designed to ensure military personnel present a consistently professional appearance. However, as the regulation regarding mus...

The Changing View of Warfare

First World War, and similarly beggared the ability of contemporaries to imagine its sweep, duration and consequences."5 For one...

The Changing Nature of War

been various "military revolutions"-new ways of thinking about warfare that have caused complete changes in the way combat is cond...

Stem Cell Research: Argument Against

of medical advancement that purports to save lives, the necessary research requires the taking of other lives, which presents a di...

We Were Soldiers/Historical Accuracy of Film

back first one North Vietnamese assault, then another, over a period of six days."i In writing about the film, co-author of We W...

The Battle of Agincourt

dAlbret deployed his army "skillfully between Harfleur and Calais," thus forcing Henry into a battle he didnt want to fight ("Batt...

Algeria and French Colonialism

constant and effective contrast made between Eliane, who represents the beauty of the country as seen by its colonizers, and Camil...

World War II's D Day and the Role of the U.S.

involved European forces. At the same time, this is an American story. It would involve Americans. McManus (2004) claims that the ...

Women and Men in Fausse Route by Elisabeth Badinter

is to be held responsible for the revival of sexual stereotypes, which were about to disappear! She makes the struggle to legaliz...

Events Associated with the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg

In five pages this important Civil War battle is described in an overview of events. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....