As for me, setting version is a responsibility of build process. So, you don't need a custom action - it is a part of installation logic and runs at install time. Instead, teach your build engine to put correct version to your installation package (e.g. Read it from VersionInfo.cs and put to vdproj file).
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.