Essays Tagged: "medals"

'Gallipoli was a turning point in Australia's history' Assess the impact of the ANZAC experience on Australia and Australians since 1915.

ant impact throughout the 20th century. As old diggers pass away, their children proudly wear their medals and take their place in the Anzac Day service. The number of visitors to the Australian War M ...

(5 pages) 130 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

The Mask, an essay on the war aspect of Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell To Arms."

l our ears with glory, to drown out the screams, and replace the bodies of those we have loved with medals shiny and new, washed clean of the blood that stained them. Those that have worn the mask com ...

(7 pages) 38 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

History of the nobel prize.

aries every year. In the years 2001 and 2002, the Nobel prize winners were awarded $10,000,000. The medals that the winners are awarded look like this:The medals for Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or ... Erik Lindberg and the Peace medal by sculptor Gustav Vigeland.The front side of the three "Swedish" medals (Physics and Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature) is the same, featuring a port ...

(1 pages) 37 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Women in sport in Australia.

good example of Australian women's strength in a number of sports. While Australian men won only 20 medals, women almost doubled them by winning 36. It was during this time that media finally treated ...

(4 pages) 61 1 4.5 Jul/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Discuss: The ethical problems and issues faced by archaeology in terms of questions like "who owns the past?"

ts. In the case of first-world-war sites, local people armed with metal detectors routinely collect medals and other memorabilia. The sale of such items has provided an important source of income ever ...

(1 pages) 41 0 3.1 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Archaeology

Canadian Olympians

eece in 1896. In this first revival of an ancient Greek festival, Canadian athletes did not win any medals. The first gold medal winning Canadian was George Orton, who won gold in the 2500m steeplecha ... 908 Olympics. Canada continued to develop its athletes and the athletes continued to bring home the medals. In 1928 Canada asserted itself as a major Olympic power by winning four gold, four silver, a ...

(10 pages) 31 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

True Cause of WWI

aptain of U-20] victims," (Gilbert 158). However, "in Germany it was hailed as a great victory, and medals were struck to commemorate it," (Hayes 93). The sinking of this boat also symbolizes the entr ...

(4 pages) 53 2 3.7 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War I

The Medals of Halo.

Intro:As you may know, bungie.net has some of the medalsposted on their site. They do not have all the medals though.So this small FAQ is just to help ... l somewhere along the line, my emailcan be found at the bottom of the page. Please do not send crap medalsbecause I don't have time for pranks.I basically say what the medal is, how to get it, what it ... t;___><___><___><___><___><___><___>(SK= Search Key)1. Spree Medals (SPM)2. Kills in Short Period (KP)3. Scenario Medals (SCM)4. Other Special Medals (OSM)5. Myt ...

(14 pages) 13 0 3.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

To what extent was the Right Wing a threat in the Weimar Republic?

ader, "the Germans do not want a President in a top hat...he has to wear a uniform and a fistful of medals." Stresemann once said. This made it difficult for democracy to emerge since there was little ...

(7 pages) 17 0 3.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > German History

Steriods. Ben Johnsons use of steriods and the effects.

competing for two years, and all of the records he broke were taken away from him and also all the medals he won were gone. He began running again in January of 1991 and he couldn't stop thinking of ...

(2 pages) 15 0 3.0 May/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Australia honors 'ordinariness'

d for being extraordinary- in sport, talented players are nationally recognized and have prizes and medals bestowed upon them. The nation also holds festivals in recognition and celebration of a broad ...

(1 pages) 24 0 4.3 Aug/2006

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

What were the economic effects of Nazi policies towards Jews and towards women?

conomical effects it had on them.Women were encouraged to have a lot more children. There were even medals if you had a certain amount of children. Four was bronze, six silver and eight gold. Holders ...

(3 pages) 18 0 3.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Great Gatsby Book Vs. Movie

they are described in the book, and also as many people imagined them. The golden toilette set, the medals and Daisy's picture where shown in his desk just like they were described in the book. Even t ...

(4 pages) 15 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Theories of Biology

nerations. Darwin's ideas were put out there a few years before Mendel ideas, but for the most part Medals' ideas were ignored. Medals' findings were looked over again in the early 20th century.Cell t ...

(1 pages) 38 0 0.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Pride -- (war essay) --

giment that destroyed the base. I thought myself a master strategist and fancied in my head all the medals and honors and parades that would be held in my honor. In all my smugness and confidence, I h ...

(3 pages) 968 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The Deptford Trilogy

need to win and have his own way. During the war, Boy becomes a Major and picks up a few honourable medals. When he returns to Deptford from war he marries the prettiest, yet not quite the brightest g ...

(4 pages) 1853 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

This book was all about Forrest Gump and his life.

he love football.When Forrest got home the U.S. Army had heard about him because of many awards and medals he won and the wanted him to join the army. The first thing they made him do was to cook stew ... be sent home because of his injury. When Forrest got home he was sent all over the U.S. to receive medals and awards for him bravery and everytime he got up on stage he just had to go pee and after a ...

(4 pages) 1569 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Psychological and Ethical Egoism

ush into burning buildings to save lives. Yes you could say it is their job, and they probably earn medals and become small town heroes for doing this, but do they stop and consider the benefits of sa ...

(3 pages) 80 0 5.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Scorned Death

et excellent. But, with higly good conduct and a contribution to the school in terms of competition medals, trophies and also in the form of money.The requirement of expectations recommended there was ...

(3 pages) 10 0 0.0 Aug/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing