Category: Starred Posts
Fighting through Peace
Since before the Roman emperor Septimius Severus proclaimed on his death bed to, “enrich the soldiers and despise all others” (Cassius Dio, Roman History), veterans have been the object of political scrutiny in nearly every major conflict. World War II saw one of the greatest deployments of soldiers and the greatest loss of life …
The Battle Veterans Faced Beyond the Battlefield
Shell Shock (and the names and stigmas associated with it) There is the misconception regarding the homecoming of veterans of various nationalities from past bloody conflicts, homecoming was not always met with a hero’s welcome or parade. The wounds that veterans carry back with them are still an issue that we struggle to aid and …
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The Bittersweet Homecoming for Veterans
Once WWII finally ended many soldiers and sailors could not wait to get back home and carry on with their lives. The set image for this post shows the plan that many U.S veterans had for after the war. Many simply wished to take off their uniform and return to the normal lives they had …
#2 Veterans- Veterans of WW2
War is a destructive event that can leave nations crippled politically, defensively, and demographically. In the case of World War 2, many countries in Europe had to rebuild their infrastructures and armies, all while attempting to alleviate the massive loss of population that struck the continent. One group of people that faced this hardship … Continue reading →
Some Were Lost and Some Were Stolen
The photograph above depicts the lost children of Lidice, a group of juveniles that were taken from their Czechoslovak homes and repatriated into German families. This was done in an attempt to “Germanize” them and thus increase the German population without decreasing the feelings of national identity. However, these children were not the only victims […]
Modernization is not Westernization
Modernization describes the transition from traditional to modern societies. These modern societies are associated with urbanisation and industrialization. Westernization refers to the adoption of “Western” values in areas like cultural choices, industry, and economics. By demanding full participation in legislation and more social equality while modernizing, African nations refused to fully Westernize and forgo their cultural…
Extreme Measures
In the aftermath of World War Two, European empires began to find their global authority challenged in new ways. This led to the creation of the state of India in 1947, after Indian nationals peacefully wrested control from the British. However, not all colonies were able to make the transition into nation-state without war. France […]
The Cleansing of Algeria
From 1954 to 1962, Algerians fought for independence from French imperialism. During this time, France fought to continue its control over Algeria, as well as to pursue its agenda of performing a cleanse over its country and Algeria. This cleanse was to create a new standard of hygiene amongst French citizens, because as Kristin Ross […]
An Unwelcoming Return
It is rare to find a person today who is completely unaware of the conflicts between the nation of Israel and Palestine. Unfortunately, the history surrounding the ordeal has become shrouded in confusion and disagreement. Emotions and poor historiography have blurred the lines between truth and fiction, leading to years of tragedy. Emile Habiby wrote […]
The Israeli- Palestinian Conflict
Post World War II, thousands of people became displaced and were in need of a place to live. Many Jewish Holocaust survivors found themselves without a home and/or family, and they were thus enticed by the Zionist movement to create a Jewish state. The idea was that it would solve their homelessness, while giving them […]
