Saraniesha Gardner English III Beth Simpson April 1, 2014 Thesis: Though many argue that World War 2 was an unnecessary show of violence that benefitted no one, World War 2 uniquely and critically revolutionized the world in science, technology, and medicine. War. Bloody, gruesome war. A war that left innocents dead, families broken, and homes destroyed. A war that thrust the whole world into turmoil for six long years. Many argue that something so monstrously gruesome and violent could have been avoided. Even Winston Churchill, the renowned prime minister of Britain, called World War 2 the "Unnecessary war." Yet, was World War 2 beneficial enough to outweigh its violence? Although millions of men die in combat, and millions others were wounded, the war brought about many other advances. Necessity is the mother of invention, and as the needs of the time demanded more advanced resources, she provided them. Though many argue that World War 2 was an unnecessary show of violence that benefitted no one, World War 2 uniquely and critically revolutionized the world in science, technology, and medicine. Weapons Weaponry underwent a drastic and beneficial change during World War 2. These changes included upgrades in mobility, power, and durability. The Tank became an essential, which was used on all fronts. Guns also rose to the foreground, and better guns meant battles won. Lastly, the most pivotal and remarkable technological improvement came with the great advances in bombs and missiles. Weapons certainly played a key role in World War 2. Without tanks, it is doubtful that War World 2 would have been fought in such a short time. Tanks critically shaped the outcome of the war. Before Transportation Transportation advancement a... ... middle of paper ... ...Siegel, 94) over its tail and that it was without a cockpit. Easy and cheap to make, the light craft was only just over 25 feet long and carried a wingspan of 17 12 feet, and ran on easily available standard gasoline. Its small jet engine gave it enough power to carry a 1,870-pound warhead. Although it was cheap and simply made, it lacked accuracy. The most specific point that the Germans could hit with the V-1 was Greater London, and nothing smaller (Siegel, 94). Yet, despite its imprecision, the V-1 did impact the Axis during its short lifespan. One reason the V-1 did not last for long was due to the inaccessibility of extra parts, suitable launching platforms, and experienced crew. When the V-1 was first conceived, engineers at the Volkswagen plant in Fallersleben, Germany released a series of prototypes, each fixing one more kink revealed by the last version.
Many events caused the outbreak of W.W.II, American involvement in W.W.II, and the ending of the war. Nevertheless, there are some events that were more influential in bringing about the start of World War II than others, some events that were more influential in bringing about the United States' involvement in the war than others, and some events were more decisive in the ending of W.W.II. In any case, however, the eighteen events aforementioned events were all immensely significant in their various ways.
Those that did make it usually found them selves stuck in no man’s land in the mud. The wonder-weapon had been found out to be not that wonderful. The tanks gave the Germans a fright at first; however it was later in the war that the tanks showed there worth as a weapon. Another big development in weapons was gas. How...
World War II was a global event that forever changed the world. From devastating events to heart wrenching stories, World War II bore witness to some of the most heinous acts against humanity. A debate exists over the differences between the history and the memory of the war. From historians to the way societies remember it, the war impacted everyone. Many argue that the United States entered the war for ulterior motives others remember its involvement as a necessity in order to prevent a more catastrophic outcome. Whether one remembers the war because they lived it or because they read about it differences of opinions still exist regardless of historical evidence or witness accounts.
Many historians consider World War II to be primarily a war of good against evil. Nations united to put a stop to the horrific actions of the axis powers making the world 's greatest minds gather and create new innovative inventions. The argument on if some of these inventions were good for the war but bad for humanity still exist today.
World War II is an event that has marked history like no other. Originating from a European struggle, war broke out in 1939 and continued for six years. From the years 1939 through 1945 more than half the earth's surface was battling in war. American society was greatly affected. People of every age, race and class were deeply affected. Women's place in society took a leap forward like it never had before. As an effect of the second world war women's traditional roles in society were drastically altered.
Advancements in technology and science contributed to one the most gory and bloodiest war in the annals of human existence. These new technological advancements revolutionized how people regarded war. War was no longer where the opposite forces fought in a coordinated battle. War evolved into game of cunning strategy where the side with the bigger, powerful, and smarter toys played better. This led to a fierce competition where each side tried to create the smarter machines and better weapons, leading to deadly mass killing weapons in the process. One weapon or machine was created and an even better one was made. New developments such as machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and new strategy to thwart trench warfare affected how WWI was fought and it came with catastrophic results.
The Second World War was caused by Germany’s desire to revoke the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 and Hitler’s relentless quest for empire. This was considered a valid response to why the war began in 1939, until 1961 when A. J. P Taylor...
The war of 1812 is a war of trial and error, hardship, and great death. Many men, women, and children lost their lives in a conflict between countries that had fought only 30 years prior, with the same outcome. It all starts around the year 1803 when the British begin doing the unimaginable to American sailors on trading ships.
War is what keeps a nation from dying, it is the backbone of a country. This is the shown throughout the course of World War I, also known as “the war to end all wars.” World War I started in the summer of 1914. Archduke Francis Ferdinand, from the Austro – Hungarian Empire was visiting Bosnia. He was shot, along with his wife, Sofia, by a young man from the Black Hand, Gavrillo Princip. What were the three main factors that started World War I? There were three main underlying causes that started World War I: greed, nationalism, and militarism.
To conclude, while most of these technologies would most likely have been discovered and improved upon without the influence of war the process was sped up to meet the urgency presented with conflicts. Everyone is affected by at least one of these technologies on a daily basis whether it is derived from the materials, weapons, transportation, medical, or communications sectors. Technology allows Americans to live easier lives and although the many soldiers who have served their country did not actually create the technology, their sacrifices that led to the funding and need for improvements. Everyone should think about where their cell phones and computers came from and what others did to give everyone the freedom to use these devices.
World War II, known as the largest armed conflict in history, began in Europe in the 1930s and led to effect many people. The war resulted in not only the involvement of more countries than any other war but also introduced powerful, new, nuclear weapons that also contributed to the most deaths. As Hitler rose to power in 1933 the Holocaust began, his quest for the ‘perfect’ race resulted in the use of concentration camps, which would help to create the largest genocide of people in history.
In the war between countries, technology has played a huge part in the outcome; this is especially evident during the time of World War II. Technology in warfare consisted of weapons, vehicles, aircrafts, and chemical reactants. Technology during World War I was lacking and countries knew when World War II began that in order for them to be victorious they must have the most technologically advanced weapons and other devices or systems that would benefit the nation. The Allies were victorious in WW2 because they made better use of the available technologies than the Germans, advancing in communication/detection systems such as sonar and the radio, as well as, weapons including the atomic bomb, and bomber aircrafts.
World War 1 was a deadly battle with millions dead, but do you ever wonder what caused world war 2? There are many causes for world war 2, but the item that caused an impact on the war the Treaty of Versailles. World war 1 started on August 1914 and ended on November 1918 it lasted for 4 years and 3 months. World War 2 lasted for 6 years with even more people dead and injured. So how did the versailles treaty help cause world war 2. The treaty of versailles punished Germany too harshly in four key ways: Territorial losses, showing how Germany is weak, and vulnerable, making the Germans pay, and the germans also wanted to destroy the treaty.
From scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the world to practical inventions that changed the way we live, scientific and technological developments in the 20th century have profoundly altered nearly every aspect of our lives. We usually think of these changes as wholly positive, but when you look at the destruction caused after the first two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan in 1945, this view tends to be distorted. As we can see by this horrific event, technology can be used to improve lives, but also destroy them.
World War II has often viewed as the good war, which was fought for a clear purpose. The purpose to crush Nazism and fascism and all the horrible things for which they stood. But the consequences of World War II are much more complex than that. This has indicated that even a war, which has a good cause, can have bad consequences.