Found the solution. Even though I'm working on a 64-bit machine, VS was compiling in 32-bit mode. I just used the 32-bit version of zlibwapi instead of the 64-bit version and it worked.
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.