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    Wartime rape is a topic that should have international attention and perpetrators should be held accountable. That should be obvious, however, that’s my opinion generated from growing up in a “first world” (developed, capitalist, with an industry based infrastructure) country, with work and education opportunities, predominately Christian ideology and with structured rules defining what’s illegal. Inhabitants of “third world” or developing countries have a significantly different environment and

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    Jobs that some prisoners do at prison are called Wartime Wears that could be better known as Unicor what they do here is Unicor employees are also responsible for creating everyday products for civilians, such as office furniture, batteries, extension cords, surge protectors, solar panels, safety goggles, sheets and blankets ,and yes, license plates, Books for the Blind what they do here is is responsible for transcribing reading materials into Braille products for the blind. All prisoners involved

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    Wartime Nursing What types of risks did female nurses face during both World War one and World War two? During World War one and World War two, similarly to men, the female nurses would be faced with many risks in the duration of the wars. Also just like men, nurses would be faced with psychological and physical damage. In this essay, I will be covering what types of risks female nurses were faced with

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    Is the average American happier during wartime, or peacetime? Psychologist have studied Americans in four main periods of arm conflicts: World Wars I and II, the cold war, and the Global War on Terror. Psychologist have used many different tools, and examinations to help with the well-being of soldiers and the public. Others have studied the effects of war and peace on happiness regarding, “… ‘War brings happiness’; ‘People adjust to wars’; and ‘The happiness of the dead is irrelevant’.” (Frey 226)

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    Another aspect of wartime Australia that history likes to forget is the emergence of an intense Anti-German movement. In 1914, within a week of the Declaration of War, all German-Australian citizens were declared ‘enemy aliens’ and required by law to report to government offices to report their residential addresses (NSW Migration Heritage Centre 2011). By February 1915, the definition of ‘enemy alien’ came to include those born in Australia, but with parents or grandparents of German or Austrian

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    French Writer Talks about Family Life and Nazi Terror in Wartime Memoir As a young man in World War II, Jean Eugene Havel not only faced family challenges but also witnessed Nazi violence and social struggles. World War II was a moment of brutal awakening for Havel. While the people of his time took the existence of Nazi occupied France as ‘normal living’, the war added to the pain the author already experienced then, leaving him with no choice but to accept an endless uncertainty for himself

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    Analysis of “The Power of Words in Wartime” In her essay “The Power of Words in Wartime,” Robin Lakoff employs several exemplifications and historical facts to describe the copious reasons for the use of derogatory wartime language and its impact on war. For instance, Lakoff documents countless examples of the slanderous terms used by nations during wartime. From historical descriptions of the use of the terms “barbarians” and “Yankees” to descriptions of the modern usage of “Hadjis” in Iraq, she

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    A great wartime leader is someone who is able to inspire their nation while also leading a successful military campaign. Few great wartime leaders have had the same impact on European History as Winston Churchill. Churchill was born in Oxfordshire, England in 1874 (Thompson). He would rise to the height of his fame during WWII where he led his country through one of the darkest periods in it’s history. Although Winston Churchill was a well known warmonger, he was the greatest wartime leader in European

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    Wartime Friendships: the Role of Comrades in Survival In 1942, Alsatian, Guy Sajer, became part of the German military. Sajer initially started as a member of the Rollbahn where he delivered supplies to the front, but eventually was promoted to the Gross Deutschland Division, an elite combat unit. In his novel, The Forgotten Solider, Sajer recounts his experiences on the Eastern front of World War II as a German solider. Of his memories, Sajer is fondest of those of his friends. He wrote “Friendships

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    Throughout all different forms of government persuasion, propaganda is one of the most effective and most commonly used methods. However, propaganda, especially during wartime, can have unintended consequences contrary to the original intentions of the propaganda piece. These unforeseen consequences can have long lasting effects on an entire population’s mindset. The racist and degrading artwork, imagery and words put out by the American government still have an effect on our culture today. Propagandists

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