According to the Australian War Memorial‚ “Over 30‚000 Australian servicemen were taken prisoner in the Second World War and 39‚000 gave their lives.” The treatment of POWs during the WW2 varied extremely depending on race‚ country they were prisoner to‚ morals and numerous other varying factors. The Geneva Conventions were set in order to control and maintain the same level of treatment for all POWs‚ they were international agreements created in Geneva‚ Switzerland. The Conventions place restrictions
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Why‚ and with what results‚ was the First World War not confined to Europe? There is not one apparent reason for the cause of the First World War. However‚ the First World War was initially started within Europe and surrounding areas around it. One can say that the war was not totally within it the boundaries. There were countries outside of Europe like Africa‚ Asia‚ Japan and the United States of America that made a major contribution to it as well. The countries outside of Europe were having
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How did Medical Care change during the First World War? First World War presented medicine with many challenges. The number of wounded men was increasing every day and the need of medical specialists and innovations as well. Millions of people who could have been saved died. The war had effects on people and their minds that lasted till the end of their lives. Medicine and medical care had to be improved in order to save lives and live further. There were different problems and solutions to them
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World War I occurred in the years 1914-1918. During World War I‚ Trenches played a major role defensively and offensively. The following countries were involved in Trench Warfare; Britain‚ France‚ and Germany. Even though these three countries were involved‚ this does not mean there were no controversies about advanced Trench Warfare. Trench Warfare had to take place somewhere; three countries that were taken place were Europe‚ USSR‚ and Germany. Other countries tried stealing tactics for trenches
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Roosevelt was born January 30‚ 1882 and died on April 12‚ 1945. Roosevelt was also known by his initials‚ FDR. Roosevelt became president in 1933 he was the 32nd President of the United States till 1945. This makes him the longest serving president in the United States. He was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century‚ he lead the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. DURING WORLD WAR II Roosevelt was a great president‚ which is why he served
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Conditions in the trenches during WW1 were horrendous. Better trenches would be about seven feet deep and 4-6 feet wide. Sometimes sand bags would line the sides of the trench otherwise a kind latticework wall of hazel branches was used (a bit like hurdle fences). Planking would be laid in the base. On the lip of the trench would be sand bags and barbed wire. Frequently‚ allied and enemy trenches could be as little fifty feet apart. Here and there dugouts were literally dug into the earth to provide
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advancements during World War I like flamethrowers‚ tanks‚ poison gas‚ machine guns‚ warplanes‚ sanitary napkins‚ Tracer bullets‚ depth chargers‚ Hydrophones‚ aircraft carriers‚ pilotless drones‚ mobile x-ray machines and plenty more advances. These advancements made the war a lot worse than it could have been especially mustard gas. The advancements were also great for the war because if the United States did not have some of these weapons then nazi Germany more than likely would have won the war. However
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Technical Warfare: Discuss the impact that the Industrial Revolution had on the course of World War 1. How did the use of new technologies during World War 1 influence the war? Which sides benefited the most from the technologies? Which technologies were the most important? Technology during World War One reflected the trend toward industrialism and the application of mass production methods to weapons and to the technology of warfare in general. “The Industrial Revolution gave armies and complex
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Greatness in excellence Many men and women have graced this world with their inspirational leadership and never ending tenacity. But amongst these men and women‚ there is a more selected group that stands out from them all. Although each may be from a different time era‚ their attributes and determination remain fairly the same. Even through their diverse profession greatness and excellence never fails to shine from them. However‚ the very same intentions that those men and women long to accomplish
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they do not know how important the invasion was in the war. The operation was kept a secret to everyone except those who were in it. The Germans did not know until the very last moment that the Allies landed. By catching the Germans off guard this helped the operation succeed. The other main reason is because the Allies majorly outnumbered the Germans. Operation Overlord impacted World War II greatly because it was the turning point that ended the war in Europe. In August of 1943‚ American and British
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