Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Churchill Leads Great Britain

Churchill was the prime minister of Great Britain during World War II. During the early 1900s, Churchill was first elected to Parliament. Though selected because of his service in the Boer War, he soon charmed his colleagues with his silver tongue. His ideology switched during the year 1904 when he officially changed his political party to liberal. This action epitomized his transition from supporting free trade and low  tariffs to supporting welfare programs and reform. Soon, these ideas would be instrumental for the country.
Churchils unique leadership abilities helped him and all of Great Britain manage throughout World War 2. Churchill's famous eloquence was key in maintaining British morale during the German's Blitzkrieg. In addition, Churchill's liberal inclination was essential in his leadership during such an era. After many years of the policy of appeasement, it took someone who was unafraid to speak their mind to protect their country from Hitler's maneuvering around Europe. Finally, Churchill was a nationalist and a realist. These were helpful aspects in his persuasion of the British people. He did not hide the distressing facts of war, but instead he used them to gather nationalism, pride and loyalty to his country. 

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Eastern Front or Bust!

During The Great War, The Eastern Front proved to be a bloody battleground, especially for The Allies. According to The War Times Journal web page, approximately 3 million men died in fighting and 9 million were wounded. The primary powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and  Russia. The area was dominated by the central powers. Germany dominated this area with its superior arms and strategy. However, Russia provided significant competition with its vast numbers and decent firepower. Their main issue was moving their armies to the right places in time to combat Germany. Austria-Hungary's army was compiled mostly of Slavic recruits who still felt loyal to "Mother Russia" and were therefore not as effective as German troops. The result of this combination of powers resulted in mass carnage of Russia's troops.

There are a couple of main differences between the Eastern and Western Fronts. Firstly, The Eastern Front was much violent and destructive. Secondly, the Eastern front is lesser-known than the West. Both of these resulted from the lack of involvement of Western powers like Britain, France and America. Because the fighting was more balanced on the Western Front it was less bloody. (Although, stalemates did result in carnage as well.) Also, we know more about the Western Front because we are closely tied with the countries and people who were involved in this side of the first world war. 

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

"The Movie of Mah Life"

I think it's pretty clear that if my life were any movie (which is not possible because how can you express all of this in 2 hours?) it would be

FROZEN.

How does Frozen represent me?
Well, first of all Frozen is a Disney movie. This represents my childhood because I absolutely love Disney movies. You know that amazing Disney magic that no one else manages to capture? That is my life.

Secondly, Frozen has a strong emphasis on family and sisterhood which are very important to me. I have a close relationship with my older sister that closely mirrors Anna's relationship with her sister, Elsa. I feel Anna's position because as a younger sister, I constantly attempt to introduce some fun back into my serious, college-bound sibling's life.

Finally, Frozen is a musical. My life is a musical. Literally. I like to sing and dance (though not well...) The songs in this film pretty much sum up my story .
Let it go (when stupid people won't shut up)
The first time in forever (Every Friday... turn-up)
Love is an open door (well it could be...)
Fixer-upper (every monday morning)

AND YES I WANT TO BUILD AN OLAF.