Each prisoner was given a small piece of bread and a cup of coffee at the beginning of each day, and another cup of coffee at night. The smart ones learned to save some bread for night. It was hardly enough nutrition at all, and many died from malnutrition or starvation. They were not given adequate clothing for the climate, the living quarters were overcrowded and disease ridden, and many times they did not have the proper tools for their assigned duties. All of these things led to a high mortality rate.
The World War brought up a huge range of different issues, which plummeted an already shaky country, into a desperate country. One such issue was the economic strains that the war put on the country. The urgent need for weapons and specialised equipment drove the Russian economy into overdrive, leaving the poorest Russians without food and with an inflation rate which rose around twice as fast as wages went up. The huge numbers of men armed by Russia also meant that industries all across Russian began to slow their production rapidly, most notably of all being agriculture. This meant trade to other countries went down bringing the economy to yet another low and this lack of agricultural workers meant a lack of food across Russia, especially in towns and cities where there was no easy access to farms; and as is with most things in demand, the prices went through the roof, leaving peasants starving on a mass scale.
America was only a fetus when it began war with Britain. Britain had the upper hand with well trained soldiers and plenty of ammunition for their firearms. The colonies were sure to lose this war of independence, but they would not go down fighting. Luckily for the rebels, they were blessed with many technologies during the Revolutionary war that helped them on the way to victory. New firearms, new techniques, and some very special people saved the American army, one could say.
One of the main reasons for this opposition was the economic and social hardships Russia was going through particularly in the months after the October revolution. Food shortages plagued Russia due to problems of distribution, problems of inflation and problems of production. The railway system in Russia had virtually collapsed. This meant that food supplies or any other necessary supplies couldn’t be distributed efficiently around Russia which caused massive food shortages. Food shortages were a key problem in Russia as it meant the people were starving and desperate.
‘This World War 1 novel is a story of powerful bonding among men. Using examples from the book, explain how Remarque develops his idea of comradeship in the face of battle.’ Erich Maria Remarque’s novel “All quiet on the western front” illustrated a very strong theme of comradeship in the face of battle. Paul Baümer, a German soldier who fought in World War 1, had very strong bonds with his fellow comrades, and would not have been the same, if he did not have them. In war, the soldiers did not get to choose who they got to spend their time with, so they gained a strong relationship with their comrades, particularly as they started to do everything together. Paul had many close relationships, but the main relationship was Stanislaus ‘Kat’ Katczinsky.
This death hit these soldiers hardest in the gut because Restrepo happened to be a friend to everyone. Restrepo was shot in the neck, a wound that a medic could have easily fixed. He tried to tell the soldiers how to operate on the wound by walking them through it, but it was hard with a wounded neck, and no other doctor around to help. This event impacted the soldiers a lot because they had a chance to save a close friend, but couldn’t. A feeling like this to some people can only be imagined.
The documentary showed us how he took the photos during wars. It is a very dangerous work. He took photos of people lived in wars. How their lives are. Even though photos of the people cannot help their lives getting better, I think the photos still let other people know the importance of world peace.
Lincoln had never given up, not without getting what he wanted done in the begginning. For a portion of the Civil War, Lincoln served as a commander in chief and chief of staff. This was because when the Civil War began, the USA was not organized. Lincoln played a huge role us strategic thinking for the nations army, despite his lack of knowledge on most things in the military field. Most people underestimated Lincoln since he had such a kind heart.
When crossing rivers, especially fast flowing rivers, cattle and even lives were lost as well as supplies which would have been vital. The weather, including heavy rain, also have slowed their progress. Ploughing the land proceeded to be extremely difficult. The Prairie grass that covered the Plains had thick deep roots of up to 10cm. These roots grew in dense tangled clumps that were difficult to cut.
That tells you she was so hungry, she would risk going to jail to get food. To add to soup kitchens problems, they’re often unsanitary. Dirt and such could stain the walls and basically anything to be found in the building. It’s a last resort place but in reality, it’s a resort to many. Meals in soup kitchens don’t follow very good health guidelines either.