Author: ellena19
The Rape of Nanking
From 1937-1938 one of the most brutal atrocities in human history occurred now known as the Rape of Nanking. It involved the massacre of 100,000-600,000 people, resulting from Japanese violence (both physical and sexual) toward Chinese people in Nanking. The … Continue reading →
1948
There is a reason primary sources are key to creating historical narratives. Firsthand accounts and individual testimonies create a more personal narrative then objectively stating the facts. The same event can impact people differently which is what Returning to Haifa and Nakba show … Continue reading →
The Others
What does it mean to be British? This was the question Great Britain faced after World War II. Until this point it was defined by being a caucasian of Anglo-Saxon descent, whose value was defined by a hierarchal order. But … Continue reading →
What If?
In 1945 French philosopher Alexandre Kojève submits his “Outline of a Doctrine of French policy,” to the French government. It proposed the formation of a Latin Empire as a buffer between the Slavo-Soviet and Anglo-Saxon Empires. This would consist of … Continue reading →
1000 Paper Cranes
Some may be familiar with the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, which is a story about a young girl who falls ill to atom bomb disease (leukemia). According to Japanese legend whoever folding 1000 paper cranes receives a wish from … Continue reading →
The Slap Heard Round the World
In July and August of 1943, General George S. Patton slapped two soldiers in Sicilian military hospitals after accusing them of cowardice. Although Patton later apologized, this incident exposed many military leaders’ belief that psychiatric casualties were not legitimate. Until … Continue reading →
Displaced Persons
The relocation of displaced persons, especially children, after World War II, was a major issue. Tara Zahra said, “Children were at the symbolic heart of efforts to reconstruct Europe in the aftermath of the Second World War” (p. 332). With … Continue reading →
Introduction
Hello, my name is Ellen Alles and I am a Junior double majoring in History and Classical Studies. I have an interest in military history and social history of the ancient world. Assuming I make it out of undergrad, I … Continue reading →
Introduction
Hello, my name is Ellen Alles and I am a Junior double majoring in History and Classical Studies. I have an interest in military history…
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