The malevolent utilization of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German navy was unequivocally a breach of the rules of war. In early 1915‚ Germany controversially declared the waters surrounding Britain a war zone and threatened to sink all merchant ships approaching Britain even those from neutral countries. It was irrational to believe neutral countries would halt trade with Britain as that would result in huge economic losses. Several merchant ships including the British ship Lusitania were
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Dec. 17‚ 2012 Technology of World War 2: Outline I. INTRODUCTION A. How World War 2 Started B. The Difference in Technology from WW1 and WW2 II. Different technology A. Weapons B. Mobility C. Technique III. Conclusion A . Restate facts In 1993 World War II officially began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland
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was tension between countries and there was tension between people living in the same country. One can trace the major causes of World War 1 to imperialism‚ alliances and militarism. Although‚ Imperialism was one of the most important causes of WW1. Because countries such as Britain was colonizing Africa‚ India and other countries‚ other countries such as Germany wanted the power brought on by imperialism and also wanted colonies. It was a competition for colonies‚ for example the information
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Roll of Women It is 1917 and congress has just passed the selective service act. Which has forcing most American men into the war. With most men gone to fight‚ most jobs were left without workers‚ and families were left un-provided for. Women have the chance to gain better jobs‚ serve in the Red Cross‚ and help promote the war. Women can now working in transport‚ nursing‚ factories making ammunition‚ the women’s royal air force where they are working on air planes‚ the women’s land army on farms
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despair because of war‚ but it also helped boost the modernization of America and the rights and roles of women and minorities. After the attacks on Pearl Harbor‚ the American people united to create one large war effort to strike back against the Axis regime’s totalitarian rule. More than 15 million Americans joined the armed forces during the war and for the first time over 250‚000 women served in the WAC and WAVES. With the mobilization of America’s army‚ the economy was restored and jobs were
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IMPACTS OF WW1 ON AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY Almost a century has passed but Australia still identifies strongly with the Anzac legend’ that emerged during the First World War. Entering the war as a small outpost of the British Empire‚ no one would have anticipated the courage and tenacity displayed by the Australian troops or the extent to which their war efforts would become the foundation of our national identity. While it lacked large numbers of troops to contribute to the British war effort‚
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How did advancements of aviation during WW2 led to modern civil travel? Jesus Melgoza March 31‚ 2011 Word count: 1‚645 A: Plan of investigation How did advancements of aviation during WW2 led to modern civil travel? This investigation will look to see how the advancements of the modern airplane during WW2 helped to shape civil travel today. This investigation will be looking mainly at secondary sources like sources of the planes themselves and histories or company who specialize in the
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Socials Essay : Contributions of canadian women to the war effort In Canadian history‚ the women have always had a place and a role set out for them.WW2 began with the invading of Poland by Germany in September 1939‚ where shortly after that also Canada entered the war.There has always been a certain “ladylike” image that women have been expected to fit‚ placing limitations on the role women could assume in society. During WWI women were seen working in factories and doing “men’s jobs” that were
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Weapons: There were different kinds of weapons used in WW1. Firstly‚ there was the rifle and it was a bolt-action rifle. It was the most used gun by the soldiers in the trenches. 15 rounds altogether could be fired in a minute and a person that was standing 1400-1500 metres away could possibly be killed by it so this shows how powerful it was. Also‚ another weapon that was frequently used was machine guns. A disadvantage to them was that they needed 4-6 men to use them so this could be
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Before WW1‚ countries in Europe were going through industrial revolutions‚ many parts of Asia‚ South America and Africa had been colonised and world wealth was centred in Europe because of mass trading throughout the world. Many events‚ incidents and tension points led to the eruption of our very first world war. But the main trigger was the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the throne of the Empire of Austria-Hungary) on the 28 June 1914. One of the many causes of WW1 was
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