World Civ 10-6
Thesis Paper
Why Citizens Are The Most Important Factor In War
While war is an event that no one likes to see, it can often bring out the best characteristics of the civilians in the warring nations. Events like the Battle of Britain, the Holocaust, and September 11th brought out the protective and courageous acts of civilians living in the war zone. These wars provided opportunities for civilians to unite and fight in the wars in their own ways. The Battle of Britain is a key example of civilians coming together to stay strong during times of distress. The people of Britain lived in subway stations, shared blankets, and food to keep each other comfortable and safe during German air raids. (BBC 1)Civilians play a key role in keeping morale high during war times in developed nations. In addition, War makes civilians stronger through developing close ties with each other and ensuring the safety of others during dangerous conditions.
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As a result of increasingly dangerous living conditions and air raids from the German Luftwaffe, British civilians rose to the occasion and unified themselves through living in caves and setting up special sections reserved for games and recreation. Everyone in the city made sure that their peers and neighbors were taken care of. Shopkeepers in Britain did their best to maintain a normal life for civilians by opening their stores during the day and closing at night to avoid the bombing raids. This was to keep civilians calm and to make sure everything seemed like it was normal. (BBC 1) British workers would break up German fighter shot down over British airspace for spare parts, which were then used to repair British fighters and to create new ones. This civilian support meant that the Royal Air Force received a steady supply of parts that they could use to re-arm their arsenal and keep fighting the Germans. Without this support, the British would