Essays and Research Papers on Europe & The World Wars

A 6 page paper which examines the extermination of German gypsies, which commenced in earnest during Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich (1933-1945). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper examines the use of submarines during WWI and WWII and compares and contrasts the use. It is suggested that Germany's misuse of its U-boats during the Second World War would lead to its failure. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Barbara Tuchman's book ”The Zimmerman Telegram," a message sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmerman in 1917 that helped precipitate the American entry into WWI. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which examines the role played by weapons in WWII. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Winston Churchill's war leadership skills and argues that he was the most effective of the European leaders (as opposed to Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini or Chamberlain). However, the paper does not take the position that Churchill was the most important man of the 20th century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper traces the development of French and German armored warfare from WWI through the beginning of WWII. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the rise and fall of the infamous Berlin Wall. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941; the reasons for the campaign and its objectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses Machiavelli’s The Prince in terms of Hitler’s dictatorial reign in Germany. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses D-DAy, the battle of Normandy and how the U.S. involvement was very important. Specific information is relayed about certain battles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 22 page paper discusses the Battle of Britain and some of the issues surrounding it, including Churchill's leadership, the mythological status the battle has attained, and the social, political, economic, technological and military aspects of the struggle. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper argues that many of Napoleon's ideas are original. However, he was able to glean ideas from a number of early leaders. His family and his family circumstances entered the picture in his desire to conquer Europe. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides an overview of WWII. Bibliography lists sources.

A 6 page overview of the accomplishments and shortcomings of Charles V’s successor to the throne. This paper concentrates on Philip’s role in the colonization of the Philippines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper takes a look at the Second World War. Articles from the World War II era are examined to see how the public reacted to the war. American papers are used for the original sources. The war is also discussed in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page essay/reaction paper to the final episodes of Edgar Reitz’s epic 1984 fifteen-hour, TV series, Heimat: Eine Deutsche Chronik (Homeland: A Chronicle of Germany) which carry the narrative into the post-World War II era, concluding in the early 1980s. In these final episodes, Reitz underscores themes, often mirroring earlier action, and establishing a ...

This 6 page paper examines General Eisenhower's role in this mission. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page research paper that discusses the legality of the abduction of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina by the Israeli secret service and his subsequent trial. As background to this discussion, the writer also covers Eichmann's role in the Holocaust and his escape from American occupying forces and flight to Argentina. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

A 3 page overview of WWII. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the way in which the Nazis used propaganda to manipulate the German population into going along with their extreme agenda. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Polish experience during the Second World War, and during the post-war period. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which provides an overview of WWII. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the rise and fall of fascism in Italy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 papge paper which examines various aspects of Polish culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Woodrow Wilson's claim that WWI would make the world safe for democracy, and argues that it did not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.