Writing Homework Help

Essay Questions 

1.   Choose any SIX of the seven questions dealing with the opening a second front in France and its aftermath in World War II:   (30 Points) 

a) What was the advantage of opening a second front in France rather opening a second front in the “soft underbelly” of Europe? And, who were the three principal countries who invaded?   

     b) What was the advantage of landing in Normandy and what would have been the advantage of landing in Calais? 

           c) Briefly describe two deceptions used before the invasion. 

           d) What were two problems or obstacles encountered at Omaha in the Normandy invasion? 

           e) What were two reasons for the Allied success in Normandy? 

f) After taking the Normandy coast, did the Allied armies decide to launch a broad sweeping move through France eliminating Nazis or a narrow surge eastward to take Berlin?  

g) Explain the military meaning of a “bulge” and the importance of the battle of the Bulge in 1944-1945. 

2.  Select either part A or part B:   (20 points) 

A)  Why did Americans first land in North Africa in World War II?  Is this an example of Allied cooperation or disagreement?   Briefly describe the military operation.  What was gained for the Allies by winning and securing North Africa?   

B) In World War II, was the campaign for Italy an easy or difficult campaign?  Is the campaign for Italy an example of Allied cooperation or disagreement?  What advantages did the Allies achieve as a result of the Italian campaign? Why did the Americans bomb German cities in the day time and the British bomb German cities at night?   

3.  Explain three major features or characteristics of guerrilla warfare as used in the Vietnam War.  Give three statements that explain what went wrong for the United States and the American military in Vietnam?  How did the war eventually end?  Finally explain three legacies and/or lessons from the Vietnam War?   (25 points)  German power

4.  Explain two reasons why Desert Storm worked well for the United States and its military. (10 points)