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Hitler's Defeat by the Soviet Union, 2006.
This paper researches reasons for Hitler's defeat by the Soviet Union.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 24.95
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In this article the writer examines how even though in 1942, Adolf Hitler almost defeated the Soviet Union, the Soviets somehow managed to achieve victory in 1945. The writer researches the debate regarding the reasons why Hitler was defeated. The writer notes that it seems probable, however, that no single event caused Hitler's defeat. In this essay, the writer looks at the various issues that may have contributed to the defeat of the Nazi army.
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"In 1942, Adolf Hitler all but had the army of the Soviet Union defeated. In 1945, however, the Soviets snatched victory from his grasp. There exists some debate as to why Hitler was defeated. It seems probable, however, that no single event caused Hitler's defeat. One possible cause was that Hitler made the decision not to attack Moscow during his initial invasion. In addition, Hitler underestimated the capabilities of the Soviet army. At the same time, he overestimated his own capabilities. All of these things may have contributed to the defeat of the Nazi army. Why then, did Hitler find defeat that the hands of the Soviets? How did these factors contribute? Were there other factors that led to Hitler's defeat?"
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Hitler's Defeat by the Soviet Union, 2006.
This paper analyzes why Hitler lost the German-Soviet conflict in WWII.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 7 sources, £ 126.95
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The paper explains how Hitler was a brilliant, unbalanced military leader. His early military decisions should have given him the war. However, the paper discusses how his inability to follow the direction of his military advisors and the advice of his military commanders all but rendered those decisions to be insignificant. His choices to divide his forces and to hold on to every scrap of land that he had conquered without regard to the consequences, combined with the severe Russian winter conditions, caused him to lose rather than to win the control of Europe.
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"In 1941, Adolf Hitler was on the verge of defeating the Soviet Union's army in their home country. Until that time, they had run a series of successful campaigns, allowing the German army to almost walk up to Moscow and walk right in. Yet in April 1945, the Soviets were entering Hitler's bunker in Berlin, not only snatching victory from his grasp, but also smashing the Wehrmacht. What was the key factor that led to this stunning reversal? Did Hitler simply underestimate the capabilities of the Soviet army while overestimating those of his own? Or were there other factors that contributed? No analysis of the German-Soviet conflict in WWII is complete without attempting to answer this important question."
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The Collapse of the Soviet Union, 2008.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the collapse of the Soviet Union and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's efforts to stem the collapse.
2,141 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the main causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union, focusing on the role of the United States in its collapse. The paper looks at the final phase of collapse in the 1980s when Leonid Brezhnev died and the other factors that impacted the collapse at that time. The paper also discusses the efforts of Gorbachev to try to stem the collapse of the Soviet Union and how his efforts failed.
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"Gorbachev realized that perestroika was bold and risky and that only time would determine its ultimate success or failure. Like Lenin, Gorbachev believed that, "sometimes you have to retreat, and then advance." But he ran out of time, in part because the new openness in the Soviet press under glasnost revealed to the Soviet people for the first time that conditions across the entire Soviet Union were shockingly bad.
"Ever since the days of Lenin, the average Soviet citizen knew that economic conditions were bad in their own village, city, or region, but the communist-controlled media prevented them from knowing that conditions were just as bad everywhere else if not even worse. Glasnost confirmed this harsh reality beyond any doubt, and created a political environment across the Soviet Union in which people were not going to tolerate communism much longer."
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Stalin and the Soviet Nomenklatura, 2002.
An overview of Stalin's Soviet Nomenklatura and the Communists' historic defeat.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper is about Stalin and the Soviet Nomenklatura. Created by Stalin, the nomenclature defined its role and justified its privileges by an anticapitalist ideology. This ideology professed that a classless utopian society would be created where there would be no private property. But by the end of the 1980s, many nomenclature members came to embrace political pluralism and the free market.
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Hitler and Democracy, 2004.
An analysis of Adolf Hitler's notion about the philosophy of democracy.
2,476 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper examines how and what Adolf Hitler may have considered to be a concept of democracy. It looks at how democracy and Hitler crossed paths on numerous occasions and reviews a number of Hitler?s known ideas and public utterances and provides some speculation and interpretation regarding Hitler?s opinions about the democratic philosophy. It also attempts to show how Adolf Hitler manipulated the democratic process because of how he understood the concept; in order for him to attain true power, the German people needed to elect him into office.
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Introduction
Democracy
Hitler, the Checks and Balance System of Democracy
Hitler and the Competition of Ideas Essential for Democracy
Hitler and the Freedom of Expression
Hitler and the Freedom of Religion
Hitler and Exercise of Power Through Elected Representatives and the Right to Vote
Hitler and Economical System of the Democratic Style of Government (Capitalism)
Conclusion
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"Adolf Hitler was obviously not a pious man. ?The Old Testament conceived of as a volume written to expound the nationalistic philosophy of the Jewish race is now a favorite item on the Nazi cultural menu. Rosenberg writes in Mythus des 20n Jahrhunderts (Myth of the 20th Century): 'As a book of religion, the Old Testament must be done away with once and for all. That will end the unsuccessful attempt of 1500 years to turn us mentally into Jews.? (Hitler) In the sense that freedom of religion is an essential part of a democratic way of life, Adolf Hitler was totally against several religions other than Judaism. But because his position was strong against the Jews, all of democracy was wrong because of the concept associated with a freedom of religion."
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"Hitler and Nazism", 2002.
An analysis of Hitler's intentions and regime in "Hitler and Nazism" by Enzo Callotti.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, £ 43.95
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This paper will discuss the book by Enzo Callotti entitled "Hitler and Nazism" and describe the author's aim in telling his perspective on Hitler and the Third Reich. From differing angles, the purpose of this paper will be to describe what Hitler's intentions were and the way that his regime functioned during the Second World War in Colletti's historical opinion. By analyzing his perspectives about Hitler, his purpose as a historian can be better defined within annals of history and in the opinions of the author.
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Reagan's Foreign Policy, and the Soviet Union, 2004.
Analyses the Reagan foreign policy, and how it consistently confronted the Soviet Union in ways that forced it to spend huge amounts of money on defense. Makes the argument that this is the main reason that the Soviet Union collapsed.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper highlights the portions of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy that confronted the Soviet Union in ways that forced the United States to spend large amounts of money. The foreign policy issues that are examined include Afghanistan, The Iran-Contra Affair, Reagan's support of Eastern-European Dissidents and Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, (also known as "Star Wars"). Afghanistan is heavily analyzed, with a breakdown of significant historical points, such as the introduction of the US-made Stinger missile, which stripped the USSR of air superiority. The Iran-Contra affair is included as a way to demonstrate Reagan's willingness to confront communism everywhere. This was a marked policy shift from Jimmy Carter and caught the USSR off guard. The Strategic Defense Initiative is analyzed and is linked to an increased amount of money being spent by the USSR on research and development. The support of dissidents by Reagan is looked at as well, with the conclusion that with relatively little amounts of effort, Reagan's foreign policy fomented large amounts of political opposition to the Soviet Union in Eastern European satellite countries. This caused the Soviet Union to spend money combating this problem as well, with their spy apparatus. Definitive numbers are given that explain just how much the Soviet Union spending increased while Reagan was in office.
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"In the 1980's, a swirling of events converged to form a perfect storm that met the conditions for bringing down what Ronald Reagan termed the "evil empire." The first incident was that Old School communists in the Politburo sought to make an impression in Central Asia, but found stalwart resistance in The Gipper. Second, Reagan's abrupt shift from Carter's lax foreign policy took the Soviets by surprise, with the new administration's desire to challenge communism on every front possible; out of this desire came the ill-fated support of the contras, along with the hugely successful backing of Eastern European dissidents, namely the Solidarity movement in Eastern Europe. The third event in Reagan's foreign policy shift that took the world by surprise was the administration's renunciation of the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction; Reagan took the steps of beginning a Ballistic Missile Defense program, which he coined the Strategic Defense Initiative. The Soviets, with few options of recourse, were forced to make concessions that led to the implosion of the "evil empire" shortly afterward. Thus, by applying a policy of confrontation of spreading Communism, bleeding the Soviets in Afghanistan by supporting the mujahideen, and abruptly announcing a paradigm shift in American foreign policy with the Strategic Defense Initiative, Ronald Reagan certainly hastened, if not caused the downfall of the USSR."
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Adolf Hitler, 2002.
This paper discusses Adolf Hitler's rise to power and his fall during World War II.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper explains that Hitler came to power in post-World War I Germany on a platform of promises to restore German pride, to undo the ?humiliation? of the Versailles treaty, restoration of the economy, and hatred of the Jews and Bolshevism. The author believes that Hitler could not rise to power without the support of the German people, who were mesmerized by his emotional speeches and his promises of restoring German ?glory'. The paper points out Hitler?s several tactical blunders that eventually led to his ultimate downfall: Dunkirk, where he ordered the halt of a German advance, and the delayed invasion of Russia.
Table of Contents
Hitler?s Rise to Power
Prelude to WWII
March into Rhineland
Annexation of Austria
Czechoslovakian Crisis and the Munich Pact
Non-Aggression Pact with USSR
Start of World War II
Blitzkrieg
Pinnacle of Hitler?s Power
Battle of Britain
Hitler?s Invasion of the USSR: Beginning of the End
Defeats on Other Fronts
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"Despite their policy of appeasement towards Germany, Britain and France also were wary of Hitler?s expansionist designs and had decided that they would declare war if he invaded Poland. Hitler was skeptical about the will of western democracies to fight; and, on September 1, 1939, he decided to ?go for broke? by invading Poland against the advice of his Army that felt it was still not ready for an all out war. Britain and France promptly declared war on Germany which signaled the start of World War II."
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Adolf Hitler, 2002.
This paper looks at the life of Adolf Hitler, from early childhood to his ascension to the head of Germany. The essay discusses the contending ideologies present in Germany, and the methods used by Hitler to combat these ideas.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, £ 33.95
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This paper takes a brief look at the life of Adolf Hitler, from his early family years until his suicide in 1945. The author discusses Hitler's influences and political ideologies as he rose to become the leader of the Nazi Party and then Nazi Germany. The paper also discusses Hitler's "Final Solution", his plans to rid the world of "inferior" races and preserve an Aryan society.
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"Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th 1889 in Braunau-am-Inn, located in Austria . He was the fourth child of Klara and Alois Hitler. Hitler?s childhood was rather stress-free, as his father had worked his way up considerably through the Austrian customs service. He worked as a customs guard near the Austrian-German border. Hitler began his schooling in 1900, at the age of 11, and his grades were above average. It was after his first years of schooling that Hitler and his father began to disagree about his future. Hitler wanted to attend Realschule, a secondary school that would prepare him for further study and place an emphasis on modern languages and technical subjects. However, his father preferred that he enter the civil service."
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Comparing Machiavelli to Hitler, 2002.
This paper discusses how Machiavelli would have evaluated the leadership qualities of Adolph Hitler and what, if anything, he would have criticized, endorsed, or refined about Hitler?s leadership.
2,226 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The following paper summarizes Machiavelli's theory of politics, what Machiavelli's thoughts might have been on being compared to Hitler and whether or not the writer agrees with Machiavelli's assessment of Hitler?s leadership and politics. In addition, the writer looks at how Machiavelli may have advised Hitler on his leadership skills.
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?Machiavelli would say Hitler certainly appeared to possess these qualities that is why a large percentage of the German people supported his Nazi regime. As far as attempting to do good Hitler believed that what he was doing, by exterminating the Jews and other so-called lower races, was good and moreover that the German race was superior. According to his writings in Mein Kampf, Germany was ?the mother of all life? (Hitler,459). According to an Encarta article,? he hoped to conquer the entire world, and for a point in time his Nazi regime dominated most of Europe and much of North Africa. He instituted sterilization and euthanasia measures to enforce his idea of racial purity among German people and caused the slaughter of millions of Jews, Sinti and Roma (Gypsies), Slavic peoples, and many others, all of whom he considered inferior.?
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Edward Erickson's "Defeat in Detail", 2004.
An analysis of Edward Erickson's book about the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, "Defeat in Detail".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 16.95
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This paper analyzes Edward Erickson's 2003 book, "Defeat in Detail: The Ottoman Army in the Balkans". The paper discusses specific reasons for the defeat of the Ottoman Empire. It also discusses Erickson's credentials and the methodology used in the book.
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The Labor Policies of the Former Soviet Union, 2004.
This paper discusses the labor policies of the former Soviet Union, which contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that the downfall of the Soviet Union was, in part, due to the labor policies such as the promise of work, the compulsory labor policies and the promise of equal pay to many people regardless of their work. The author points out these labor policies created an apathetic attitude about productivity and success that led to an inability to stir the nation into growth, which was the cause of the ultimate downfall of the Soviet Union. The paper contends that, as the nation rebuilds, it is important that it allows a policy of free market competitiveness.
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"The Red Army of Workers simulated what Americans know as "Unions". The difference was that the Red Army of Workers was actually controlled by the government and given freedoms that the government felt were allowable. This again wiped out any hope for motivation or drive and those who belonged simply went through the paces. The government allowed the workers to be given the right to participate in the government structure and to practice religion but later years removed such rights. The laboring masses were then nothing but workhorses who went each day, performed their duties, and did not have anything to wish for or hope for."
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The Rise of Hitler, 2002.
This paper looks closely at Hitler's rise to power while commenting on the weak enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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This paper takes a step by step approach to looking at the way in which Adolph Hitler rose to power in post-WWI Germany. The writer asserts that, even though one may not agree with his teachings, it is clear that Hitler was one of the most influential people in modern history.
Table of Contents:
The Treaty of Versailles
Young Hitler
Hitler?s Political Beginnings
Formation of the Nazi Party
The Beer Hall Putsch
The "Mein Kampf"
Reorganization
The Depression
Taking Control
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"In February of 1920, Hitler urged the Party to holds its first mass meeting. On the 24th, Hitler was thrilled when he entered the large meeting hall in Munich and saw two thousand people waiting. He proceeded to outline the Twenty Five Points of the German Workers' Party, which included; the union of all Germans in a greater German Reich, the rejection of the Treaty of Versailles, citizenship determined by race, a thorough reconstruction of the national education system, and a strong central government for the execution of effective legislation (Hanser 212-217)."
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Un-Revolution: The Collapse of the Soviet Empire, 2001.
This research discusses in detail the reasons for collapse of the Soviet Union and its empire.
6,970 words (approx. 27.9 pages), 22 sources, £ 111.95
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This research paper discusses the collapse of the Soviet Union and its empire in 1989-91 and the future of Eastern Europe after Soviet domination. The paper concludes that the events of 1989 marked the end of the communist revolution. For more than forty years, the West had contained the Soviet Union behind the Iron Curtain, while the inherent faults of Soviet communism, embodied in the flawed policies of its leadership, brought about the inevitable collapse of the Soviet empire. The author discusses the fall of communism which presented humanity with a historic chance to progress a few feet forward. The author argues that only when democracy and capitalism reach the roots of society, however, can these ideas blossom into true positive change in the post-communist world.
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"What happened in 1989 was not a revolution itself, but actually the final nail in the coffin of a revolution. The fall of the Soviet Union represented the end of a forty-year challenge to democracy and market capitalism, both of which had already been established as the status quo (at least of Europe, the main ?battlefield? of the Cold War). The revolution of western democracy and capitalism began in 1642 in England where the first popular rebellion against a monarchy brought about the execution of King Charles I. Less than a decade later, Thomas Hobbes, at least partially inspired by the upheaval in England, published his famous work Leviathan. Although he advocated submission to the absolute supremacy of the state, Hobbes was not concerned whether that state was ruled by a king or a parliament, and this non-commitment to monarchy laid the intellectual foundations for the development of democratic political theory. John Locke soon bridged the gap between Hobbes? realism and what would become liberalism with the ideas of majority rule, natural rights, property rights, and the responsibility of the state to uphold these ideals. Montesquieu added the issues of separated and balanced governmental powers, and Rousseau defended self-determination and civil liberty. Adam Smith introduced the world to comparative advantage and put forth the belief that the ability of every citizen to make his own economic choices created the most prosperous economy. The ideas of these philosophers, along with Madison, Jefferson, Ricardo, and ?the rest,? inspired more revolutions in America in 1776, France in 1789, across Europe in 1848, and again in American in 1860."
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