Sorry this has been a problem for a long time. There is no way to uploaded a higher quality file on an old youtube video page. There is no possible way to keep the comments.
You have to just upload a brand new video. To make it allow the play in HD button. You can upload a video in 720p HD video using H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec in 1280×720 resolution with high-quality AAC two audio channels stereo sound.
What you could do is upload the newer higher quality video and post annotations on the old video promoting the higher quality one. Its the only way.
I don't post to you tube, so I really can't address the first question. For the second one I would say Veoh. Com I know some who like veoh better then youtube as veoh will allow for NSFW.
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.