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An Examination of the Nazi Policy Toward Jews and Its Transformation in 1942 (889 words, 4 pages)

To what extent was there a coherent and consistent policy by the Nazi leadership toward the Jews from 1933 to 1945?The Nazi policy toward Jews from 1933 to 1942 was gradualist, but after defeat to the Russians in 1942, the policy shifted to one of organized and systematic genocide. One ... Read More

An Analysis of the Books “Compland: 1900 Through 1942 and Copland: Since 1943” (2182 words, 3 pages)

Book Reports Copland 1900 through 1942 and Copland Since 1943In their books Copland 1900 through 1942 and Copland Since 1943, Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis give a detailed account of the life of one of Americas most influential composers. The books are arranged similarly to the Shostakovich biography that our ... Read More

A Recollection of the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942 (221 words, 1 pages)

Battle of StalingradThis city was located 1500 miles of Berlin. The conquering of this city was important for Hitler since this city was a major industrial and oil producing point in Russia. The complete fall of this city could mean loss of the entire country. Numerous battles were fought at ... Read More

The Themes in A Separate Place by John Knowles (741 words, 3 pages)

As with most novels, it is best to begin a discussion of thematic by examining the title. The phrase "a separate peace" is mentioned once in the novel when, speaking of the Winter Carnival, Gene writes "It was this liberation we had torn from the gray encroachments of 1943, the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Boys’ Experiences in Devon’s War in John Knowles’ “A Separate Peace” (423 words, 1 pages)

Devon is a safe haven away from the rest of the world. A war is going on, but at Devon the boys are playing around a river and creating new games like blitzball and not worrying about the problems boys only a few years older than them are facing. Devon ... Read More

The Life of Otto Frank and A Review of His Diary Entries from 1942 (373 words, 1 pages)

Otto Frank, Anne's father, was the only annex inhabitant who survived the war. When he returned to Amsterdam after the war, he was given Anne's notebooks and papers that the Gestapo left scattered on the floor of the Secret Annex. Among these papers was her diary.The first entry in Anne's ... Read More

The Significance of the Title of the Novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles (741 words, 2 pages)

As with most novels, it is best to begin a discussion of themaics by examining the title. The phrase " a separate peace" is mentioned once in the novel when, speaking of the Winter Carnival, Gene writes "It was this liberation we had torn from the gray encroachments of 1943, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Old Classic Noir Film Casablanca Directed by Michael Curtiz in 1942 (432 words, 1 pages)

In choosing the movie Casablanca, I looked forward to re-aquatinting myself with a wonderful old classic Noir film. I wanted to know more about this film for a better understanding of the plot and symbolism, as well as the powerful mystique behind the film that has made Casablanca so enduring. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Devon (578 words, 3 pages)

Personal Writing DevonI walked into the smoke filled coffee shop to meet Devon. Devon is 18years old, a senior in high school. He likes art and is currently takingcollege art classes. I have only meet Devon once before, in the mall. Hecaught my eye because he was wearing a pink ... Read More

A Look at the Relocation Centers of Japanese Americans Between 1942 and 1943 (554 words, 3 pages)

Relocation Centers of Japanese-Americans(1942-1943)Throughout the spring and summer of 1942, the United States Governmentplanned and carried out without serious incident, one of the largest controlled migrations in history. This was the migration of almost 110,000 men, women, and children of Japanese decent from their homes on the Pacific coast into ... Read More

Teenage Difference in the Case of Gene and Phineas at the Devon School, New England (610 words, 3 pages)

Gene and PhineasGene and Phineas are two different people. These two teenagers were brought together by the Devon School, a boarding school in New England. Both of these boys are growing up in a time of trouble world war 2 but this is only one way they are alike, however ... Read More

A Look at the Circumstances That Lead to Christopher Columbus’ Discovery of America in 1942 (285 words, 1 pages)

"How would western civilization be different if Christopher Columbushad not discovered America?"Many circumstances led to Christopher Columbus' discovery of America in 1492. He was born in the port city of Genoa, Italy. He learned the skills of seamanship from working on the sardine fishing fleets. It is also probablethat his ... Read More

War Relocation Authority Camps in Arizona during the Period 1942-1946 (541 words, 1 pages)

War Relocation Authority Camps in Arizona, 1942-1946On March 18, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order No. 9102, "Establishing the War Relocation Authority in the Executive Office of the President and Defining its Functions and Duties." This order created a civilian agency in the Office for Emergency Management to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Story “A Separate Peace” That Takes Place in the Middle of World War II in the Town of Devon, New Hampshire (1234 words, 2 pages)

"A Separate Peace" takes places in the middle of World War II in the town of Devon, New Hampshire in1942. Throughout the story Gene is constantly in conflict with someone. He always stands up for his friends, but also goes against what he knows is right to prove himself to ... Read More

A Victim Account of Events During the Invasion of the Nazi’s and Persecution of Jews from 1942 (366 words, 3 pages)

In 1942, when the Nazis began to invade their country, the Frank family went into hiding in an attic of a warehouse. The Franks daughter, Anne, kept a diary through out their horrible ordeal. Minutes before the Franks were captured in their hiding place after a two-year stay, Anne wrote ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the Year 1942 (296 words, 1 pages)

War Measures Act 1942As the Wong s were lead away from their house the general in charge was promising the family that they were only doing this as a precaution and that their house would be there awaiting there return when the government thought it to be appropriate. But Mr. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Dawn of June 2, 1942 (4691 words, 13 pages)

Nothing distinguished the dawn of June 2, 1942, from countless other dawns thathad fallen over tiny Midway atoll in the North Pacific. Nothing, that is, exceptthe tension, the electric tension of men waiting for an enemy to make his move.On Midway's two main islands, Sand and Eastern, 3,632 United States ... Read More

An Overview of Devon Ltd (579 words, 1 pages)

Devon Ltd is a retail injection machine sales group which deals with the sale of new and used injection machines and the provision of after-sales services. These are the main sources of income for the company. The sales of machines will involve volume manufacturers and specialists manufacturers who will produce ... Read More

A History of the Battle of Stalingrad in August 1942 (749 words, 1 pages)

The battle of Stalingrad raged from August 1942 until the German surrender on 2 February 1943. Significantly, it was the first catastrophic defeat to befall the Wermacht Army who not only lost the battle but were severely humiliated. Indeed, the German Army never fully recovered from this blow to its ... Read More

An Analysis of Devon an 18 Year Old, A Senior in High School (575 words, 2 pages)

I walked into the smoke filled coffee shop to meet Devon. Devon is 18years old, a senior in high school. He likes art and is currently takingcollege art classes. I have only meet Devon once before, in the mall. Hecaught my eye because he was wearing a pink fuzzy sweater, ... Read More

A Look at the Relocation Centers of Japanese-Americans (1942-1943) (550 words, 2 pages)

Relocation Centers of Japanese-Americans(1942-1943)Throughout the spring and summer of 1942, the United States Governmentplanned and carried out without serious incident, one of the largest controlled migrationsin history. This was the migration of almost 110,000 men, women, and children ofJapanese decent from their homes on the Pacific coast into ten wartime ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Gene (736 words, 2 pages)

An Overview of the Classic and Much-Loved Romantic Melodrama Casablanca of 1942 (6297 words, 11 pages)

The classic and much-loved romantic melodrama Casablanca(1942), always found on top-ten lists of films, is a masterful tale of two men vying for the same woman's love in a love triangle. The story of political and romantic espionage is set against the backdrop of the wartime conflict between democracy and ... Read More

An Account of Events During the 1942 Pearl Harbor Bombing (726 words, 1 pages)

I am not sure when this horrible ordeal all began. Was it just after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor or was it when World War II began? Many of the survivors of the Bataan Death March believe it began in March of 1942. This was when General MacArthur received orders ... Read More

A History of New Jersey, a 1942 American Naval Fighting Ship (4311 words, 7 pages)

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships entry for BB-62 Webmasters' Note The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships covers the history of the New Jersey only until the publication of the book in 1970. We hope to add a separate section of this web page that will cover the period ... Read More

An Outline of the Situation in the United States in 1942 (359 words, 1 pages)

EVERYTHING FOR THE WAR In 1942 Curtin's government launched an 'austerity campaign' aimed at diverting as many of the nation's resources as possible to the war effort. Rationing of clothing and food was introduced to ensure that everyone had fair access to scarce goods. Coupons had to be handed over ... Read More

A Discussion on the 1942 Events in Japan and the United States (533 words, 1 pages)

August 7, 1942, Large force of ships, unknown number or types, entering the sound. What can they be? Tapped a Japanese radio operator, stationed on the island of Tulagi, neighboring Guadalcanal. This was the beginning of a pivotal battle at Guadalcanal, which would lead to the road to Tokyo and ... Read More

A History of The Flying Tigers the Volunteers in Indochina and Burma Conflict in 1942 (1286 words, 2 pages)

The Flying Tigers were a small group of volunteers, part of a mass effort by the American, British, French, Soviet, Chinese, and Dutch to eliminate Imperial Japan from China. This American group became the hope for a battered China and a nightmare for the Japanese air force in just six ... Read More

An Analysis of Holiday Inn in 1942 (647 words, 1 pages)

"Holiday Inn" was a very popular film when released in 1942. The musical was written by Irving Berlin who featured in his film many stars of the decade. Actor-singer Bing Crosby stars as Jim Hardy and features his hit song "White Christmas." Actor-dancer Fred Astaire stars as Ted Hanover who ... Read More

An Essay on the Interagency Meeting for the Solution of the Jewish Question in 1942 (1748 words, 3 pages)

On 20 January 1942, an interagency meeting of less than two hours, including lunch, was held at a lakeside villa, previously owned by Interpol, in Berlin's western suburb Wannsee to coordinate the implementation of the 'final solution of the Jewish question.' The meeting of high-ranking administrators of several ministries and ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013