I need an answer from someone who had something to do with WWII (possibly a veteran) for my paper
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I haven't usually heard it called that, at least not in the United States, France, or Britain.  I think it might have been called the "Great Patriotic War" in Russia, though -- but they like big names.\n\nWW2 was not fought primarily for patriotic reasons, at least not by the United States, though patriotism might have been used to motivate the soldiers.  I think in many cases WW2 was called the "Good War" because the other side was so monstrously evil that there is no moral question.
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You got the paper thought the NARA. Go to this website http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
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if they liked the maple candy, try sending other items native to the area, like maybe local spagetti sauces or bbq sauces or just something that represents american or local culture....what i would not recomened is anything World War 2 related.....definatly not....
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Compare news stories circa 1940, 1917 & 1861 and todays news articles on American wars from at least 3 separate newspapers. You will need to go to achives for most of these years.\n\nFind out the public support percentage\nGovernment expenditure on the war\nThe entertainment of the day\nPresidential speeches on the war\nAny austerity measures the public was part of\n& Foreign allies\n\nOne suggestion for you. Keep the topic current.
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If the media would have been in WWII the Allies would have lost. They would have done the same crap to our grandfathers as they are doing to our sons and daughters.\nHere is another headline they would have printed.\nU.S. Marines Masacre innocent Japanese tourist that were enjoying a Hunting trip on Iwo Jima.
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Try as I might, I was unable to locate very many actual pictures, though there is much reference to this obviously important WWII facility.\n\nMy suggestion is to contact some of the people whose email addresses appear at:\nhttp://www.wingsoverkansas.com/about/contributors.asp\n\nWings Over Kansas seems to have a lot of information about the entire pre - post war efforts in Wichita, and by personally contacting some of the historians and contributors, you could very well glean more information from them than is readily available on the web.\n\nGood luck with your search.  If I run across more, I will post it here.
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The Wermacht is German for Army, as it is still known to this day (include the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine, air force and Navy). His nation lost that war, and history is written by the winners. Having served in the German army does not make your grandfather a monster. He served his country, and that makes him an honorable man. I cannot attest to what I do not know, so what he did or did not do is between him and his conscience. But as to why he cries during these documentaries, you will have to ask him.
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The Marine Corps was not active in the European theater during WWII.  It's entire concentration was against the Japanese in the Pacific.  Nowhere in the archives will you find Marine units having been deployed on Eisenhower's side of the war.  The one exception may have been UDT teams, however, I don't believe the Marines were active in those units during WWII.
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I would suggest contacting the Veterans administration, or the Legion hall, in the area he was in.  they may have MORE knowledge on this, and HOw to get access that we may not have.
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"Semper Fi!" Yelled Lt. Johnson as he opened his wall-locker to uncover the black dress shoes that adorned a fresh coat of spit and polish.\n\nJohnson had joined the Marines after reading the "A Few Good Men" recruiting poster, and was eager to serve his country. Johnson, a fith generation military man did as his great grandfather had done before, or how goes the cow.\n\nOf English decent his great grandfather was destined to wear the uniform of a Marine and told Johnson that he was destined to be a Marine "All me bloomin' life, sir!"\n\nLt. Johnson also remembers the stories from his grandfather who was aboard the USS Missouri on the "Day that will live in Infamy" December 7, 1941.
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That is a huge question...It can be said to lead all the way back to the Treaty of Versailles ending WWI. \n\nTry this. It's concise. http://ehistory.osu.edu/wwii/timeline.cfm
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Call your local VFW hall.  Nothing but veterans in that group and I am sure they would love to help.\n\nCoach
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WWII service is described as Dec-7-1941 through Dec-31-1946, which means you are classified as a peace time veteran.  \n\nPeace time veterans can belong to the VFW providing they qualified for Campaign Medals for qualified service in different areas of the world.  Examples would be Navy or Army Occupation Service Medals for Japan, Italy, Germany, Korea, and others.
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ask him what he served for, what he thought of the war, what he ate, any stories about being in vietnam, try to avoid asking about killing and combat unless he brings it up.  Also, ask what he served as (job title), what his basic job was (description), what he carried, what his conditions were like, if he got letters from his parents/wife, and what they said if so.  In an interview, most of the time the conversation will shift in a way where you don't have to answer questions anymore because he will be interested in telling you everything about what he did.
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I got one. Show a Nazi soldier with his hands tied behind him and an American standing over him. On the handcuffs or rope or whatever you use to tie the Nazi's hands, write "U.S. War Bonds" And then at the bottom put something about doing your part.\n\nGet it? Bonds? \n\nAlright. Good Luck. (And kudos to your teacher for a cool project.)\n\nAlright. Good Luck.
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hmmmm. that one is tricky. but take ww2 for ex. the war was a big boost for the economy esp. since it started during the depression. it gave people jobs. and helped with the stock market. socially it wasn't so great though it did help people by boosting there moral as in getting jobs. but on the German front it was devastating to Jews and anyone the Germans persecuted. long term it ended up bringing Communism which as we all know isn't that great. so basically you are looking for anything that would be kinda like that where you could see a drastic impact on all fronts. good luck. hope i helped if not sorry.
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You should write about all the normal things that's going on in your home town.  You should also be open and honest about what's going on.  That is a soldier who is going to be reading what you are writing so make sure it's interesting.  No one can tell you exactly what to write due to we have no idea who you are.  You should write to them as you would a friend.  Think of it this way, those people are over there fighting for a cause that they believe is going to result in everyone's freedom.  Just be kind and inform them of what's going on.  They are away from family, friends, and any kind of civilization they are used to.  Good luck and GOD bless.  By the way, you might want to add Thank you at the end of your letter.