You might have to re-record it. Do a 10 second test with the volume of the mic at different levels. This is not necessarily your computer volume, depending on what system you have, the mic should have independent volume controls.
May I say, watch the light on the puppet too, I think you might be too close to the monitor. I will take a look at it and see if I can do it for you.
Edit the video using Windows Movie maker. When the file is imported into movie maker, it is split into video and audio. You can highlight the audio as a whole or just sections and use the menu options to increase the volume by percentage.
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.