1942

Is it possible for a Pope to be infallible? When one looks at events, such as the Holocaust, the answer of this question becomes twofold. Were Pope Pius XII’s actions an attempt to save the Catholic Church from persecutions or a lack of understanding of Hitler’s ethnic cleansing? Nearly six million Jews were slaughtered during the Holocaust. When the world became aware of the mass murders that were taking place in Europe, World War II became a moral obligation rather than a fight for power.

Is it possible for a Pope to be infallible? When one looks at events, such as the Holocaust, the answer of this question becomes twofold. Were Pope Pius XII’s actions an attempt to save the Catholic Church from persecutions or were they a lack of understanding of Hitler’s ethnic cleansing? Nearly six million Jews were slaughtered during the Holocaust, and when the world became aware of the mass murders that were taking place in Europe, World War II became a moral obligation rather than a fight

Intro Not long before 10:00am, on February 19, 1942 the Japanese forces commenced air raids on Darwin. Over 260 enemy planes attacked Australian and US shipping, the harbour of the town, military and civil aerodromes and the local hospital. There were two waves of attacks which were part of Japan's efforts to harm Australia's confidence, hold back the use of Darwin's military base, and at last secure neighbouring Timor. At least 243 people were killed in the attack and up to 400 people were injured

Introduction The battles of El Alamein (ranging from July-November 1942) could easily be argued as one of the most noteworthy battles in World War II, if not the most. The battle tactics that lead to the defeat of Rommel (leader of the Afrika Corps) was one of the most impressive that The Allies had ever come up with. The battle of El Alamein was something that the Allies (Britain, Australia, New Zeland, South Africa and India) were desperate to win because at the time, the morale of the Allies was

a work of fiction about a young girl, Sarah Starzynski, who was collected in France during the roundup of Jews in July 16, 1942, when the French police arrested thousands of Jews throughout Paris. The girl and her family were sent to an internment camp where people were held before being sent to Auschwitz where they were executed. The story surrounds two time periods: 1942 and 2002. All of the main story and action takes place in Paris. The two stories alternate throughout the book. By alternating

Kokoda had a significant impact in the war in the Pacific and Australia, ruining but yet building civilisations and making history within countries. Japans determination to take over the Pacific in late 1941 and early 1942, led to the Kokoda jungle war in Papua New Guinea in July 1942. For the first two years of the Pacific war Japan gradually took over South East Asia Colonial territories, especially the Singapore Peninsula. During 1941 Japanese forces quickly and successfully occupied Malaya, Singapore

sitting on his bed. I wasn’t even snooping through his room. I couldn’t find my diary and was panicking, and when I was walking past Daichi’s room, I saw it sitting right out in the open on his bed. Thank goodness it was still shut. March 4 th 1942 I really hate the way that Japanese people are treated in Vancouver right now. I saw some signs today and they completely ruined my day. I am honestly so terrified of being killed, or taken to internment camps. I just want to stay where I

One year ago today on the 7th of December 1942, the tragic, malicious attack on The United States Naval Base of Pearl Harbor occurred. The Imperial Japanese made a surprise attack onto our country, an attack that affected our country in a negative way, and forced our hand into war. Over the past year, the United States of America have taken actions, starting just the day after the attack on Pearl Harbour, and we have regained our strength and are fighting against evil. On December 8th 1941, there

has been disputed more often than not, his decisions and role as Fleet Admiral during World War II served greatly in the American victory over Japan. HALSEY HELPED TIP THE BALANCE OF POWER IN THE PACIFIC DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF WORLD WAR II DURING 1942-1943, AND ESTABLISH THE IMPORTANCE OF AVIATION AS A COMMUNITY IN THE NAVY. William Halsey was raised with the influence of the Navy from birth. He was born on October 30th, 1882 in New Jersey into a military family. His father was an officer in the

Government and politics- The rancor in the Germans, the fragility of the Weimar system, fear brought by soldiers in violent Nazi military groups, and Hitler’s intellectual speeches; is what encouraged Hitler’s rise to power. During the Great Depression in Germany, people wanted someone to fault, and searched for a way out- Hitler provided them with what they wanted. Germany and Italy were angry at the results of the Treaty of Versailles. Fascism gave them control, in all characteristics, of the state