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The United States And The Origins Of The Second World War, Kerry Irish
The United States And The Origins Of The Second World War, Kerry Irish
Faculty Publications - Department of History and Politics
This brief but detailed narrative of the origins of World War II evaluates the claims by both Axis and Allied powers that they were fighting a just war.
Z Force On The Ground: The Canadian Deployment To Iceland, 1940-41, Steven J. Bright
Z Force On The Ground: The Canadian Deployment To Iceland, 1940-41, Steven J. Bright
Canadian Military History
The date of 10 May 1940 is well known for the start of the German blitzkrieg and the end of Neville Chamberlain’s tenure as British Prime Minister. That fateful day also opened a chapter in Canada’s war story that, in the end, saw more than 2,600 Canadian servicemen deployed to far-away but strategic Iceland. The Canadian commitment to that remote island from June 1940 to April 1941 was a metaphoric stepping-stone in the long Allied struggle against the Axis powers in the North Atlantic, building what ultimately became a secure strategic bridge for the deployment of the forces that liberated …
“Going Over The Top” – The Impact Of World War I On Three Leaders Of World War Ii, Nick Sage
“Going Over The Top” – The Impact Of World War I On Three Leaders Of World War Ii, Nick Sage
CMC Senior Theses
This thesis explores the impact that service in the First World War had on three global leaders of the Second World War: Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, and Harry Truman. Through analysis of original documents from the Churchill Archive Center, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and the archives of the National World War I Museum, this project contends that the years 1914-1918 became a common point of reference and reflection for these three leaders—especially in their private musings and public rhetoric during World War II. Additionally, primary evidence reveals that the personal narratives of wartime service that these …
Anglo-American Loan And Britain's Economic Struggles In Post-War Europe, Jessica Solomon
Anglo-American Loan And Britain's Economic Struggles In Post-War Europe, Jessica Solomon
Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History
The Anglo-American Loan of 1946 weakened the British Empire as the United States grew as the top global power. By supplying the Allied Powers with weapons and ammunitions during World War II, through the Cash and Carry Policy and the Lend-Lease Act, the United States economic superiority in the postwar made most of Europe look for assistance in the rebuilding of Europe. This research paper, through the analysis of primary and secondary sources, conducts how the British Empire fell at the hands of the United States in the 20th century. Through looking at British Parliament and American Congress transcripts, …
The Long Defeat – Glimpses Of Final Victory: The Years Of The Locust, Evan B. Lanning
The Long Defeat – Glimpses Of Final Victory: The Years Of The Locust, Evan B. Lanning
Channels: Where Disciplines Meet
An examination of Tolkien’s conception of history, the crisis of unpreparedness preceding the Second World War, and a relating of the story of Churchill’s warnings and eventual ascension to the position of Prime Minister. This study will compare the historical perspective of Tolkien, as represented in his fictional works, with the turmoil that transpired during the early days of WWII. Mostly, it will demonstrate how Tolkien’s view of history manifested itself within the context of the very perilous realities leading up to WWII. Nonetheless, a larger portrait of the nation of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and their joint struggle to …
Remembering Agincourt: An Analysis Of King Henry V'S Impact On English National Identity, Nathan C. Harkey
Remembering Agincourt: An Analysis Of King Henry V'S Impact On English National Identity, Nathan C. Harkey
Tenor of Our Times
King Henry V is one of the best remembered monarchs in English History. Although he died at the untimely age of 36 after only nine years on the throne, his reign saw England's empire in France reach its highest point, an accomplishment that was actualized in the of the Battle of Agincourt. In the six centuries since, both Henry's reign as a whole and the battle itself have impacted the identity of the English nation in many ways. This paper analyzes the influence of these events on those who followed, ranging from the use of heraldry after the battle to …
National Identity, Historical Narratives, And The Fate Of Poland In World War Ii, Ziven K. Chinburg
National Identity, Historical Narratives, And The Fate Of Poland In World War Ii, Ziven K. Chinburg
Honors Projects, History
Abstract
This paper explores the fate of Poland during, and immediately after, the Second World War and examines the question of Western betrayal of Poland. This paper looks into why some Poles felt, and continue to feel, a sense of betrayal by their allies during the war. The main focus of this paper is how the Poles came to understand their fate and position in the world during and after World War Two. The thesis of this paper is that Poles define their national narrative in the modern era as glorious victimhood and that this definition of glorious victimhood is …
The Secret Weapons Of World War Ii: An Analysis Of Hitler's Chemical Weapons Policy, Reyn Sp Ono
The Secret Weapons Of World War Ii: An Analysis Of Hitler's Chemical Weapons Policy, Reyn Sp Ono
CMC Senior Theses
Very little historical scholarship specifically analyzes or explores the absence of chemical weapons in World War II. This thesis seeks to fill the gaps in the historical narrative by providing insight into the personal and external factors that influenced Hitler’s chemical weapons policy. This thesis also touches upon the wartime violence perpetrated by both the Axis and the Allies, thereby offering a neutral, unbiased historical account. From 1939-1941, Hitler did not deploy chemical weapons because his blitzkrieg of Europe was progressing successfully – chemical warfare was unnecessary. With the failure of Operation Barbarossa from 1942-1943, Armaments Minister Albert Speer oversaw …
Through Adversity, It Became Strong: The Establishment Of The Oss, The Opposition It Faced, And Its Overall Success, Olivia Blessing
Through Adversity, It Became Strong: The Establishment Of The Oss, The Opposition It Faced, And Its Overall Success, Olivia Blessing
Olivia L Blessing
Fulfillment of the United States’ need for intelligence research and analysis during World War II came through William Donovan’s leadership of the Coordinator of Information (COI) and its offspring, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), despite the early problems both agencies faced. Donovan and the OSS would later play a major part in the Allies’ victory over Axis forces. By overcoming the bureaucratic and procedural issues at home and abroad, The Office of Strategic Services firmly established itself as a necessary force in the world of information during the war against the Axis.
18 Mart 1915 Çanakkale Deniz Savaşı: Sebepleri, Gelişimi Ve Sonuçları, Yaşar Semiz
18 Mart 1915 Çanakkale Deniz Savaşı: Sebepleri, Gelişimi Ve Sonuçları, Yaşar Semiz
Yaşar Semiz
Bu çalışmada Osmanlı Devleti’nin Birinci Dünya Savaşı’na girişinden sonra Çarlık Rusya’sının talebi üzerine İngiltere ve Fransa’nın Çanakkale Boğazı’na karşı 18 Mart 1915’de donanma ile düzenledikleri saldırı ele alınmakta ve savaşın sebepleri, gelişimi, beklentileri ve sonuçları 1915 yılının Kasım ayından itibaren içinde bulunulan psikolojik durum da göz önüne alınarak değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışma giriş bölümünü takip eden “Neden Çanakkale?, Çanakkale Savaşı Sırasında İstanbul’da Durum Ne İdi?, Çanakkale Tahkimatı, 18 Mart Öncesi Çanakkale’ye Yapılan Öncü Taarruzlar, 18 Mart Çanakkale Deniz Savaşı ve Sonuç” bölümlerinden oluşmaktadır.