Project Proposal 2

For my local history project, I am going to write about the Dixmont Vol. Fire Department. The essay will be about 5 pages because my English class requires it to be at a minimum of 5 pages.

Stalingrad

Questions

1. What does Joseph Stalin's advice to the people of Stalingrad say about him as a leader?
   
2. Explain why Hitler would react in the way shown after signing a Non-Aggression Pact with Stalin?
   
3. Explain the significance of propaganda in this battle, using examples from the posters.
   
4. What do the extremes of the war reveal about what it takes to win a total war?
   
5. How does the story of Vasily Zaitsev relate to the war in Iraq?
   
6. In times of crisis, sometimes heroic figures emerge. Which figure emerged in a similar way to Vasily after the terrorist attacks of 9/11?

Answers

1. He is unforgiving, and very cruel. He doesn't really care about people, even his own.
2. He reacted this way because he knew that Stalin couldn't send his troops after him, even though they both broke the pact. He also acts this way because he wants to fight a one front war.
3. The Propaganda played a big role because it demoralized the Germans. If there is a sign that says "Kill the Fascists!!" then it will make you feel worthless if you are a fascist.
4. According to this: to win a total war you have to do whatever you have to, and lay siege to important places.
5. Vasily Zaitsev's story relates to the Iraq war because he was a determined fighter just as we fight Osama Bin Laden, who also is very determined to win no matter the cost.
6. The fireman because they were the ones that went in and saved people from the crumbling towers.