Battle Essay Examples

The battle of Stalingrad was fought between the invading forces of Nazi Germany and the forces of the Soviet Union who were defending the city. The battle was fought from August 1942 to February 1943. This was the decisive battle of World War II because it ended the German offensive as well as destroying much […]

General Meade Do you know who was the general for the Second Battle of Bull Run? Everyone knows what the Second Battle of Bull Run is, but who was the general? Some people even know that the north won that battle. Most people do not know that General George Meade defeated General Lee at that […]

The Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Normandy were two vital battles in World War II. Stalingrad was the site of a critical WWII Soviet victory that terminated Germanys advance to the east. Peaceful Normandy took its place in history as the starting point in the triumphant march across Europe. Both these intense events […]

When you think of WWII, the best way to understand it is to think of it as a novel with many different chapters. The Battle of Bastogne is exactly that a chapter of WWII. The Battle of Bastogne is often referred as the Battle of the Bulge, or the Battle of Ardennes. Bastogne is a […]

IntroductionWorld War 1 was like nil that had of all time happened in the universe before. Although it was inevitable. the hideous loss of life was pointless. Almost no-one except the politicians governing agreed with it. which has been proven by soldier’s journals. and most famously the football lucifer between the British and the Germans […]

This battle gave the union a greater advantage for winning the war and on July 1, 1863 shots were fired outside Gettysburg that marked the beginning of what would become one of the largest and most significant battles in the world. Before the battle of Gettysburg the south felt as if they had a chance […]

Hartman, whom he shoots and kills, then turns his gun on himself, taking his own life. Pyle’s character displays complete inability to change from a citizen into a soldier, and the mindset which marines must assume. Many people are incapable of reaching the level of discipline and skill required of a soldier. Also a few […]

Participation of common man in the administration Creation of small state is one of the answers to Reduce corruption or At least corruption amount. Know – Why we should support the creation of small states? Reality Views by sm – In India, when congress declared that a new state Telangana will be created from AP. […]

The Battle of the Boyne (Irish: Cath na Boinne) was a turning point in the Williamite claim on the English throne. The deposed King James VII of Scotland and James II of England and Ireland and his Jacobite supporters were defeated by James’ nephew and son-in-law, William III and his supporters. By the invitation of […]

Battle of Midway was a major naval battle, widely regarded as the most important one of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. [3] It took place from June 4 to 7, 1942, approximately one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea, five months after the Japanese capture of Wake Island, and exactly six […]

I found the Battle of Algiers to be a very interesting movie that kept my attention with the action throughout the movie. Prior to this movie I didn’t know much of anything about the Algerian of the FLN. From watching this movie it become very evident that the FLN wants to scare the French with […]

By 1876, most of the Sioux had followed Red Cloud and gone to live in the great Reservations. Although most Indians had followed and respected Red Cloud’s decisions, many of the younger warriors had been against this way of life. These young Renegades, led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, refused to give up their […]

Many people have regarded General Haig as the Butcher of the Somme. Does he really reserve this name? To decide this it is necessary to consider what happened at the battle of the Somme and to what extent it can be blamed on Haig.The Battle of the Somme was intended to relieve pressure on the […]

Military technology and strategies have constantly evolved throughout history. However, within the last few centuries, the world has seen warfare evolve at such a rapid rate, that it seems no two wars are fought the same. With ever-changing technologies, soldiers’ duties and skills have had to adapt along with them. Yet, soldiers are not the […]

In this essay I will analyse source C through to L to judge whether there is enough evidence to suggest that General Haig was an efficient and highly skilled soldier who lead Britain to victory during the First World War. I will look at the source provided and suggest whether there is enough evidence to […]

Stanley Kubrick explores the behaviour of men in battle. This movie focuses on the training of a battalion of men from the U. S. Marine Corp. , and shows their involvement in the army, from the moment they arrive at the training centre, on Parris Island, through their dehumanizing training programme, all the way to […]

In the Norse Apocalyptic myth, Ragnarok, meaning “fate of the gods” is the battle at the end of the world. Not only will the gods and giants pass away in this story, but almost everything else in the world will be torn to shreds as well. What is interesting about this is that the gods […]

1. How useful are Sources A, B and C in understanding what the Battle for Dunkirk was like? Explain your answer. [10]Source A depicts an amalgamation of scenes from the evacuation of the Dunkirk beaches. In the background, great plumes of black smoke billow from the town; these were so huge that contemporary sources claim […]

Although it can be said that the defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn is solely down to General Custer, I am of the distinct opinion that numerous different factors contributed to the aforementioned defeat. Firstly, there are many reasons why some historians believe Custer was responsible for the defeat. He disobeyed direct orders from […]

On July 1 1916, in one of the largest military operations to ever be executed, the British army entered into the bloodiest battle it has ever known. This was the battle of the Somme, a conflict that is etched into the collective memory of Britain as a tragedy. The first day on the Somme, the […]

Raymond Garlick sets his poem ‘Waterloo’ through a frank and subtly persuasive narrative. The poem allows the reader to explore Garlick’s viewpoint on a homage to The Battle of Waterloo and war scenarios and to view them from a perspective that could be considered to have a contemporary and ironic viewpoint. In order to be […]

I have just finished reading the book Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. The book follows the life of a young boy who is believed to be the next great commander, the only one who can save the human species from an Alien race simply known as the “Buggers”. The book covers many issues ranging […]