On the Evolution of War

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On the Evolution of War World War II was the first “high-tech” war. While there had been new technologies in World War I, they did not have the lasting impact on modern society like World War II innovations. During the Second World War, countries poured all of their resources into developmental and operations research. Scientists invented technologies for practical and immediate purposes instead of conducting experiments to more deeply understand the natural world. The World War II weapons race for advanced technologies, including radar, sophisticated aircraft, and the atomic bomb, forever impacted modern life and the methods of war. One of the most revolutionary war developments was radio detection and ranging, also known as radar. Radar systems were able to detect the location of distant objects by transmitting radio signals and measuring the time it took to bounce back to the receiving device. The British were the first to realize the importance of these systems and set up an extensive radar network to identify low-flying aircraft. In addition, the British helped the United States develop radar systems. To their detriment, Germany hesitated to create radar systems. They “had the opportunity to exploit radar technology… [but] the indifference of the country’s political leadership hindered the development of the technology.” Germany was greatly disadvantaged because of this, as “the [radar] system played an important role during the Battle of Britain in 1940, giving British defenders valuable advance warning of the relentless attacks launched by German Luftwaffe” (Radar: World War II). The victory of this battle was far reaching. As a result of radar, “surprise attacks” became obsolete and military strategies had to adapt and... ... middle of paper ... ...advantages or reacted to the research initiatives of other nations.” Effectively the dropping of the atomic bomb ended the Second World War, but its blast radius on history has extended until today. The constant competitive development of powerful weapons is what fueled the Cold War. Ever since then, nuclear war has been an enormous threat to the world (World War II: Aerial Innovations). The speedy development of new technologies eternally altered the methods in which wars are conducted and how society operates. Radar produced the ability to locate far away objects, whether it is oncoming enemies or a rain storm. Innovations in aviation changed how battles were fought and goods were transported. Finally the atomic bomb struck fear into people all across the globe. As demonstrated in World War II, technology dictates the evolution of war and ultimately humankind.

In this essay, the author

Explains that world war ii was the first "high-tech" war, and that the weapons race for advanced technologies impacted modern life and the methods of war.
Explains that radio detection and ranging, also known as radar, was one of the most revolutionary war developments. the british were the first to realize the importance of these systems and set up an extensive radar network.
Explains the importance of radar beyond the military; it also changed broader society. radar's exceptional ability to navigate and locate complimented newly developing technologies in the sky.

Explains that world war ii was the first "high-tech" war, and that the weapons race for advanced technologies impacted modern life and the methods of war.
Explains that radio detection and ranging, also known as radar, was one of the most revolutionary war developments. the british were the first to realize the importance of these systems and set up an extensive radar network.
Explains the importance of radar beyond the military; it also changed broader society. radar's exceptional ability to navigate and locate complimented newly developing technologies in the sky.
Explains how the german luftwaffe dominated the battlefield, and britain developed the spitfire fighter jet, which was faster and stronger than its german counterparts.
Explains that japanese aerial innovation caused a radical change in the war. their use of aircraft carriers and strategic piloting on pearl harbor was what ultimately launched the united states
Explains that the atomic bomb was the most devastating weapon the world had ever seen. the constant competitive development of powerful weapons fueled the cold war.
Analyzes how the speedy development of new technologies forever altered the methods in which wars are conducted and how society operates. innovations in aviation changed how battles were fought and goods were transported.

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New Weaponry: tanks, submarines, airplanes were all new in W.W.I — would become staples of war by
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- Explains that with the war on land bogged down, the control of the sea became ever more important.
- Opines that the austro-hungarian empire, was behind the killing.
- Opines that the austro-hungarian government waited too long for german support.
- Explains that with the war on land bogged down, the control of the sea became ever more important.
- Opines that the british were trying to use their naval dominance.
- Opines that the germans, unable to transport civilian food or other cargo, were divided between war supplies and civilian shipments of food.
- Explains that submarines declared the water around the british isles to be a war zone.
- Explains that trade with britain was a significant part of the american economy.
- Explains that the revolution in russia was not a planned thing; it was the result of the collapse of russia.
- Opines that the period right after the war's end was one of great idealism and hopes for world peace.
- Explains that much of its former territory went under british and french control.
- Explains the second major problem: the failure of the u.s. to join the league of nations (its own idea).
- Opines that france and england were not strong enough to do it alone.
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- Opines that the peace created by the versailles treaty did not last.
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- Explains that germany promised austrians support in the event of a russian attack. both austria-hungary and germany believed they could move confidently against serbia.
- Opines that the a.h.'s disintegration would leave them standing alone against france and russia.
- Analyzes how russia tried to mobilize against austria only as a way of exerting pressure on her to back down.
- Explains that russia's mobilization was inherently threatening to all the countries around it. the germans were afraid of getting caught in a war on two fronts.
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- Explains that russia had been facing serious social problems before the outbreak of war. the war and domestic turbulence were costing an enormous human toll.
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- Explains that getting russia to pull out was the high point of the german military success. the germans controlled eastern europe and had a steady food supply for their armies.
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- Opines that germany and russia, had been left out of the peace settlement, but were still strong enough to attack it. the harsh treatment of germany forced them to pay high prices.
- Opines that the versailles settlement was not harsh enough for those who wanted revenge, but still punitive enough to inspire hatred.
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- Opines that the war had shattering psychological effects, and had vividly demonstrated the dark side of the new technology which the 19th century had put so much faith in.
- Opines that w.w.i was global in scope and devastating in terms of casualties.
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- Explains that ballistics was in its infancy at the beginning of the civil war. over the next three quarters of a century, the weaponry used in warfare changed dramatically.
- Explains how weapons changed from the civil war to world war i by becoming more efficient, safer, and simpler to use.
- Explains that rifles have been used in war since the first firearms were invented. the u.s. springfield was the standard issue wartime rifle for the infantry of the united states.
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- Explains that the manhattan project, led by physicist enrico fermi, produced the first artificial fission reaction at the university of chicago. the nuclear arms race between the united states and the soviet union was a competition for supremacy in nuclear weapons during the cold war.
- Explains that the first nuclear test took place in new mexico on july 16, 1945 under the supervision of robert j. oppenheimer.
- Explains that the united states and the soviet union entered into the nuclear arms race, developing the first atomic bombs.
- Explains that the manhattan project, led by physicist enrico fermi, produced the first artificial fission reaction at the university of chicago. the nuclear arms race between the united states and the soviet union was a competition for supremacy in nuclear weapons during the cold war.
- Explains that the first nuclear test took place in new mexico on july 16, 1945 under the supervision of robert j. oppenheimer.
- Explains that the soviet weapons program began in 1943, during world war ii, under the control of physicist igor vasilievich kurchatov.
- Narrates how president truman ordered the atomic energy commission to develop the hydrogen bomb. oppenheimer opposed the construction of a more powerful nuclear bomb, but his primary reluctance turned against him.
- Explains that the soviet union plotted to use their nuclear weapons for attacks against the united states. they were intimidated by the progress of the us’ nuclear research, causing them to build more atomic weapons.
- Explains how the soviets tried to beat the united states during the nuclear arms race, but never succeeded.
- Explains how the united states' presidents did everything they could to win the arms race for their country.
- Explains that president harry s. truman approved thermonuclear weapons because the soviet union posed an immediate threat to the united states, under the condition of a possible nuclear war.
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New Technologies During World War One
explanatory essay
"World War I: Terrifying New Technologies: Key Question." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 10 Feb. 2014.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that world war i was started by the assassination of austrian archduke franz ferdinand in sarajevo over who controlled serbia.
- Explains that a british representative saw holt manufacturing company's demonstration model and immediately brought the idea back to the general. he realized how beneficial the caterpillar track tank would be.
- Explains winston churchill's assertion that it is impossible to say who invented the tank. the tank was first used by the british in the battle of somme on september 15, 1916.
- Explains that world war i was started by the assassination of austrian archduke franz ferdinand in sarajevo over who controlled serbia.
- Explains that a british representative saw holt manufacturing company's demonstration model and immediately brought the idea back to the general. he realized how beneficial the caterpillar track tank would be.
- Explains winston churchill's assertion that it is impossible to say who invented the tank. the tank was first used by the british in the battle of somme on september 15, 1916.
- Explains that the tank was invented to break the power of trench warfare and hoped it would travel across "no man's land". the slow speed allowed for the tanks to have accuracy that could ruin the trenches and barbed wire
- Explains that the tank developed faster than other weapons in the history of warfare. the american tanks were first used on september 12, 1918 against st. miheil.
- Explains that poison gas was a small grenade with nontoxic gas that could cause tearing. the french never developed an effective gas or delivery system.
- Explains that the machine gun's development impacted world war i greatly.
- Explains that soldiers and generals had to come up with something quick because once the machine guns heated they couldn't use them. air cooling and water cooling were discovered.
- Explains that the german army liked the idea of machine guns and started producing them in large quantities.
- Explains that the machine gun, tank, and poison gas have greatly improved since world war i. without them, most wars probably wouldn't have been defeated.
- Explains that burg, david f., and l. edward. purcell. "poison gas." almanac of world war i. lexington, ky: university of kentucky, 1998.
- Explains that first world war.com was founded by michael duffy in 2000.
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analytical essay
Demolished cities, torn families and decimated countries are a few of the destructive properties of war. Throughout history, the world has been through war after war, never ceasing. Two of the greatest and most destructive wars were World War I and World War II. These wars involved most of the world’s countries and ended with tragic results. The wars also left many soldiers with various mental and physical problems that ruined their social lives. John F. Kennedy once said that “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” For the most part, he is right; if war does not end, it will end humankind. The main problem with this is that most people barely even know how destructive war can be; people believe war is the only way to solve problems with other countries. The problem with that is that war often uncovers or starts new problems that can affect others more than the past problems. Literature has helped people grasp at the understanding of what happens during wars and the problems that it can create. Some go into deep aspects of significant wars while others go into wars that everyone fights within themselves. Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Beowulf and John Milton’s Paradise Lost are a few pieces of the thousands of works of literatures that capture the tragic, destructive power of war, global and small.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that literature has helped people grasp at the tragic, destructive power of war, global and small.
- Analyzes how mary shelly's frankenstein emphasizes a war that ends with no resolution.
- Analyzes how macbeth and his wife devised a plan to assassinate the king.
- Argues that literature has helped people grasp at the tragic, destructive power of war, global and small.
- Analyzes how mary shelly's frankenstein emphasizes a war that ends with no resolution.
- Analyzes how macbeth and his wife devised a plan to assassinate the king.
- Analyzes how macbeth's crowning caused trouble around the area. banquo, who was at first a friend, noticed the coincidence between the terrible plague and his assassination.
- Analyzes how macbeth's mind becomes corrupted by the thought of greatness, and how his assassination of king duncan did not go unpunished.
- Analyzes how beowulf was a brave hero who fought for his own reasons.
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Innovation of weapons during World War I
analytical essay
Within World War I began a new age of warfare. As compared to previous engagements, the adoption of new weapons changed the way in World War I was fought. Not only did the concept of war change in terms of where battles were fought, how much revenue must be spent on the war and how much time a war could span; weapons changed. During the Indian Wars and War for independence, basic weapons were used. World War I began to become mobile. Use of planes, tanks and other technological advances had been implemented. The technological advances brought about were implemented within this war in an attempt to make the war last a shorter and to show prestige. Not only were mobile aerial and ground assets involved in war now, but other technology such as flamethrowers, machine guns and poisonous gas was also introduced.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the adoption of new weapons changed the way in world war i. during the indian wars and war for independence, basic weapons were used.
- Explains that the machine gun was an addition to the armies of the war's strategy during world war i. it was capable of firing more than six hundred bullets within one minute.
- Explains that trench warfare was utilized to defend soldiers from machine gun fire and artillery. the introduction of small arms led to armies digging miles of trenches with fronted with barbed wire to adapt.
- Explains that the adoption of new weapons changed the way in world war i. during the indian wars and war for independence, basic weapons were used.
- Explains that the machine gun was an addition to the armies of the war's strategy during world war i. it was capable of firing more than six hundred bullets within one minute.
- Explains that trench warfare was utilized to defend soldiers from machine gun fire and artillery. the introduction of small arms led to armies digging miles of trenches with fronted with barbed wire to adapt.
- Explains that the british mark one became a temporary fix to the german’s trench warfare.
- Explains that airplanes were used to gather information about enemy positions or capabilities for ground troops to utilize while strategizing. the vickers machine gun was ideal for aircraft because it had a closed bolt firing system.
- Explains that chemical warfare was introduced during world war i that forever changed war.
- Analyzes wilfred owen's poem, dulce et decorum est, in which he describes the horror of a mustard gas attack on soldiers.
- Analyzes how owen describes the soldier's death as gruesome and uses words like "glory" and "high zest" to show anger at the people at home who were willing to convince him and other children that they can find glory and triumph on the battlegrounds of the war.
- Explains that germans developed shock weaponry to scatter the opposition into a proposed direction or to cause them to surrender. the flamethrower planted fear into all parties involved in the war.
- Explains that world war one was the beginning of the end for static warfare. girard (2008) contends that when chemical warfare was introduced to the world at ypres, belgium responded with outrage.
- Explains that the war was an introduction of ingenious plots to defeat enemies as quickly and expeditiously as possible, but due to the radical movement away from rational diplomacy another world war was inevitable.
- Explains that brittain's testament of youth is an autobiographical study of the years 1900-1925. fritzgerald, g. j., and gerard, m.
- Explains kikuchi, y., mortimer, g. and pita, r.
- Describes wetta, novelli, et al. (2008). hollywood, air warfare, and morality in world war i and wwii.
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Global Assessment of Strategic Air Power in WWII
analytical essay
Air power played a central role in the outcome of World War II. In this mechanized warfare environment, thousands of aircraft were built and fought until the very last day, producing decisive effects for the first time in history. When the war ended, budget constraints forced the US to massively reduce its military apparatus and to make drastic choices in terms of capabilities. Major struggles about air power rose in this context and are still resonating today. Defenders of strategic air power finally bested the defenders of tactical air power. Benefitting from the campaign in Japan and the tremendous impact of nuclear bombings, they asserted that strategic air power played a more important role than tactical air power in the outcome of WWII.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes clodfelter's book, p. 5: "many air commanders continued to believe that the destruction of vital centers—despite the accompanying death and desolation—not only hastened the war’s end, but ultimately saved lives."
- Argues that air power played a central role in the outcome of world war ii.
- Analyzes how the writer's definition of airpower is a mix of those available in gray, colin s., and in the air force doctrine document.
- Analyzes clodfelter's book, p. 5: "many air commanders continued to believe that the destruction of vital centers—despite the accompanying death and desolation—not only hastened the war’s end, but ultimately saved lives."
- Argues that air power played a central role in the outcome of world war ii.
- Analyzes how the writer's definition of airpower is a mix of those available in gray, colin s., and in the air force doctrine document.
- Analyzes how hughes criticized the progressive view of strategic bombing defenders, which is well explained in clodfelter’s book, op. cit. this quote is not present in the translation available in english.
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“The Greatest Generation”: A Study of World War II Technology
explanatory essay
To some, World War II may seem like a great war that happened a long time ago, a war where however great the innovations during the war were, they are much out of date now, and so they have no impact on today’s world. But to another, who understand the world and how it grows, realize that wherever a nation is, it is in that position because of its history. This means that without all of the improvements of technology during World War II, the world as we know it today would be very much different on many levels. One of the levels which has a great impact on today’s world would be the improvements of technology. But as what was said before, almost anything new cannot be created without first developing the old. Therefore, one must look back at the past to not only find the origins of World War II, and its impact, but also to World War I, and not only did it set the groundwork this massive growth of advancement, but without these technologies, then those who won, may have lost, therefore altering history.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that world war ii may seem like a great war — innovations during the war are out of date and have no impact on today's world. without technology, the world would be different on many levels.
- Explains that world war i was a dirty war full of death and hardship, but it also saw innovations such as the tank, the flamethrower, poison gas, and an interrupter gear.
- Explains the invention of the flamethrower during wwi and the use of poison gas during wwii.
- Explains that world war ii may seem like a great war — innovations during the war are out of date and have no impact on today's world. without technology, the world would be different on many levels.
- Explains that world war i was a dirty war full of death and hardship, but it also saw innovations such as the tank, the flamethrower, poison gas, and an interrupter gear.
- Explains the invention of the flamethrower during wwi and the use of poison gas during wwii.
- Explains that hitler wanted land as a repayment for the unfair treatment at the treaty of versailles, but he didn't want to repeat the bloodshed of wwi.
- Cites anderson, kirby, and lubin, andrew. "five innovations from world war ii."
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Technological Advances in World War 2
explanatory essay
New advances in technology changed warfare in WW2. The change in technology since WW1 has produced such things as Atom Bomb, and new and improved sea and air warfare. New techniques had to be used because of technology, techniques such as 'mouseholing'. More people were killed because of technology, as more people died in WW2 than WW1.The technological advances in WW2 changed the battlefield completely as more deadly auxiliary was introduced.
In this essay, the author
- Explains how technological advances in ww2 changed warfare in the war. atom bombs, sea and air warfare,'mouseholing', and more people were killed because of technology.
- Explains the technological advances since ww1, such as the atomic bomb and new and improved sea and air warfare.
- Explains how new techniques such as mouseholing and lightning warfare were used in ww2.
- Explains how technological advances in ww2 changed warfare in the war. atom bombs, sea and air warfare,'mouseholing', and more people were killed because of technology.
- Explains the technological advances since ww1, such as the atomic bomb and new and improved sea and air warfare.
- Explains how new techniques such as mouseholing and lightning warfare were used in ww2.
- Opines that technology can be great but in the case of ww2, it proved tragic. rapid advances in bombs and guns proved deadly.
- Explains that the technological advances in ww2 changed the battlefield completely as more deadly auxiliary was introduced.
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The Atomic Bomb Changed the World Forever
analytical essay
The development and usage of the first atomic bombs has caused a change in military, political, and public functionality of the world today. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki revolutionized warfare by killing large masses of civilian population with a single strike. The bombs’ effects from the blast, extreme heat, and radiation left an estimated 140,000 people dead. The bombs created a temporary resolution that lead to another conflict. The Cold War was a political standoff between the Soviet Union and the United States that again created a new worldwide nuclear threat. The destructive potential of nuclear weapons had created a global sweep of fear as to what might happen if these terrible forces where unleashed again. The technology involved in building the first atomic bombs has grown into the creation of nuclear weapons that are potentially 40 times more powerful than the original bombs used. However, a military change in strategy has came to promote nuclear disarmament and prevent the usage of nuclear weapons. The technology of building the atomic bomb has spurred some useful innovations that can be applied through the use of nuclear power. The fear of a potential nuclear attack had been heightened by the media and its release of movies impacting on public opinion and fear of nuclear devastation. The lives lost after the detonation of the atomic bombs have become warning signs that changed global thinking and caused preventative actions.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki revolutionized warfare by killing large masses of civilian population with a single strike.
- Explains the comprehensive test ban treaty research and development program (ctbt r&d) of the united states.
- Analyzes how the media influences public opinion in matters of nuclear weapons. movies such as "threads," "dr. strangelove", "testament" and "the day after" have all impacted on public opinions.
- Explains that the bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki revolutionized warfare by killing large masses of civilian population with a single strike.
- Explains the comprehensive test ban treaty research and development program (ctbt r&d) of the united states.
- Analyzes how the media influences public opinion in matters of nuclear weapons. movies such as "threads," "dr. strangelove", "testament" and "the day after" have all impacted on public opinions.
- Opines that the deployment of the first two atomic bombs has greatly changed today's political, military, and public opinion of nuclear weapons.
- Analyzes the damage caused by the atomic bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki.
- Analyzes the devastation brought about by the atomic bombs dropped on hiroshima and nagasaki on august 6 and 9, 1945.
- Explains that the cold war between the capitalist, democratic western powers and the soviet union was the center of the change in political thinking caused by nuclear weapons.
- Explains that progressive nuclear disarmament became part of the new military strategy after the detonation of atomic bombs.
- Cites smirnov, yuri, adamsky viktor, and vladislav zubok. "nuclear weapons after stalin’s death: moscow enters the h-bomb age."
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