World War I

Why did soldiers keep on fighting during the Great War? (Discuss with references to one or more countries)   Before 1914, politicians and populations considered war as a cyclical and almost ineluctable phenomenon that periodically recurs with its attendant tragedies. Nevertheless, in 1914, no State deliberately wished a confrontation. The armed conflict ensues from diverse tensions and political mechanisms. First, it is necessary to note that the term « soldier » is very important for our subject:

Burton on Trent. Thanks to its high B vitamin content, Marmite did its bit for the UK in two World Wars. By the time of the First World War it was included in soldiers ration packs. It also became a staple food in hospitals and schools. During World War II, Marmite became a dietary supplement in prisoner-of-war camps, and in 1999, it was sent to British peacekeeping forces in Kosovo. | 2. What do I do with it? Marmite is traditionally eaten as a spread on bread, toast, crackers and digestive

Bétrine Armand Colin and Fayard L’état du mon Sciences Po la découverte Les différents atlas des peuples Jean et André Sellier Monde rebelles Arnaud de la Grange édition Michalon Les ouvrages et atlas Gérard Chaliand 04/10/2010 Lecture I: What is strategy? Strategy is a combination of thought, hope, and action. It requires four levels of realization: - Intentions, - goals, - objectives, - tactics. 2) Principle of Strategy and globalization Professor

artistic demands are still alive in some current artistic movements. In addition to the will to change art, to change its preconceived rules, notably with provocation is more than ever alive and well. To answer this question in this research presentation, I will focus my studies on Maurizio Cattelan. Like Dadaists, he loves provocations, for example he loves bringing his double for his interviews. Provocation or humor? These two concepts belong to Dada. Main artist of modern art, Maurizio Cattelan was

hypertrophy. In a world where no State seeks to compete with them, they invented an imaginary enemy and invisible unrivaled power: terrorism. It is therefore not possible to challenge this global military dominance without questioning the government version of the attacks of Sept. 11, and the very existence of an alleged conspiracy Islamic world. Initiated by Thierry Meyssan from this website and its books, the Movement for the truth about Sept. 11 is now supported by the majority of world public opinion

case of war, dictatorship, occupation, etc. – breaking the law can be, somehow considered acceptable. For instance, during World War 2, it cannot be denied that the ones who resisted Germany broke hundreds of laws but are still regarded as heroes because they also saved thousands of lives. However, the real question here is whether breaking the law can be admitted in everyday life extreme situations such as stealing money for food, or killing someone in a self defense case? As far as I am concerned

REACTIONS TO THE VIETNAM WAR Few years after the French pulled out in 1954, the South government of Vietnam led by the anti-communist leader Diem seemed to be very close to fall to the Communist block. In fact, it had to face series of overthrow attempt launched by the north communist vietnam government. And when Diem died in a coup in 1963, it alarmed the US government which clearly feared an another spread of communism at that time. Because South East Asia was then clearly determined to follow

Romain Pagès What is a fair war? Clausewitz said in “On War” that having a war was another mean of foreign policy. But is it a fair one? This debate started very early. Saint Augustin might be the first one to define the conditions of a fair war: - the initiative of the war has to come from your enemy (which would mean that fair wars are only defensive wars) - the war has to be led by a legitimate authority - it has to be decided only as the last resort Then Saint

"american exceptionalism" which puts the USA at the top of the world, as if they were different and unique. This expression was well known since the cold war in order to make a difference between american and USSR politics, by underlining ideas of democraty and capitalism In the 50’s there was a conflict between the USA and the USSR : it was the beginning of the Cold war. For 40 years, they both wanted to be the best in the world. They were competitors in every field : politically, economically

his family behind 'It was Thursday at 5.45pm precisely. I was sitting on the roof and saw soldiers running in. Their caps were turned to the back. I knew they were attacking the camp. I told my father. He immediately gave me and my brother money and told us to run away. He and my mother and sisters would stay at home. He thought the soldiers would only want the young men. So we ran. I came back on Saturday when the Lebanese army came in. I opened the door. My father's and sister's bodies were