It really depends on the rules of the jurisdiction, law enforcement and associated fields may have requirements set in state law or municipal ordinance depending on the state. But a bachelor's degree is usually enough to get your foot in the door as a CSI or a police officer, though I would be sure to take a lot of science classes, even beyond what is required, they like to see a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics.
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.