I think it is so easy to continue on in schooling and lose the vision of your target. To me, it has always made more sense to find a way to use my schooling in a practical way before adding onto the original program. Why not get a job for a year or so before continuing on?
That way, you will have more of a grasp as to what to focus on for your masters. Also, you may be able to save money so that you won't be taking an additional loan when you go for your masters. Also, consider going to a different university for your masters, which will add another dimension to your education.
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.