Essays About Government

Robert E Lee is considered one of the greatest soldiers in history, whose victories outweighed his military losses. He is widely regarded as the epitome of a true American aristocrat (Marshall 1954, 73) and holds a significant place in US history thanks to his ability to overcome any challenge. This paper provides a biographical overview […]

At the Tehran Conference, the first World War II conference amongst the Big Three: the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom the final plan to defeat Nazi Germany was agreed upon in unison. As promised at the Tehran Conference at the end of 1943, as the United States revealed the date for […]

The Defence of Duffer’s Drift is a concise, allegorical book that would be a valuable asset to young, inexperienced military service members. The author, Sir Ernest D. Swinton, was a former British Army officer that rose to the rank of Major General. He served in the Anglo-Boer War as a Lieutenant and was awarded the […]

Considering the fact that America could not have gained independence from Britain without help from France, it is worth questioning whether they would have achieved sovereignty on their own. Since the Roman Empire, Britain had been the largest empire in the world. Even without assistance, the Americans were unable to defeat Britain. The animosity towards […]

Erwin Rommel was a German Lieutenant that commanded the attack on Australians in Tobruk. Rommel’s plan of attack was for his tanks to sweep around Tobruk to the eastern side and attack from the Bardia road, which cut the town off from Cairo. When Rommel was approaching Tobruk, he ordered General Heinrich von Prittwitz to […]

Resource scarcity often drives major conflicts around the world, but the precise role of these resources in sparking conflicts is often misconstrued. While disputes over resource control can be a contributing factor, other factors such as corrupt leaders, religion, debt, etc. may exacerbate a given conflict. Thus, it can be difficult to pinpoint which elements […]

When thinking about military leaders who have led the nation on the front lines, General George S. Patton distinctly stands out among the others over the years. General Patton, a renowned US Military officer, gained recognition for his exceptional leadership during World War II. His family lineage of military leaders fuelled his interest in the […]

Harold Godwinson had a chance of winning the battle. He had a core of elite housecarls and some experienced fyrd troops but, he had to fill out his army with poorer local fyrd as the majority of his troops had no chance of arriving in time for the battle. Soon, he took his position on […]

For soldiers, presenting oneself in a professional manner shows both pride and discipline. The military upholds strict standards regarding appearance, and it is expected that soldiers maintain these high expectations. It’s crucial to understand that as members of the United States military, our conduct and appearance have a significant impact on how we are perceived. […]

In “Sun Tzu-The Art of War,” various theories of war are discussed, offering advice and strategies for effectively operating an army. This book provides valuable insights and tactics that can be applied to our modern world. Among the topics covered are the concepts of righteousness and unrighteousness, offensive strategies, leading armies on marches, fighting on […]

The quote “With bombs and guns and shovels and battle-gear, Men jostle and climb to meet the bristling fire” should be considered in regards to the poems ‘Attack’ and ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, as well as the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’. Use evidence from all three sources. Based on the harsh realities of World War […]

The term ‘Blitz’ is derived from the German word ‘Blitzkrieg’, meaning ‘lightning war’. It refers to a powerful air bombing assault and is often linked with the German air raids on London in 1940. However, many other cities also experienced blitz attacks. During the war, there was a belief that Britain would face heavy bombings […]

A stalemate had developed between the armies of the Central Powers and the Allies. This stalemate lasted for almost four years, taking millions of lives. But in 1918, for whatever reason, the stalemate ended after both armies made effective attacks on the other’s trenches. World War One was the testing arena for a number of […]

In many sources the artillery had not broken the barbed wire and when the soldiers had to go over the top they couldn’t get past the barbed wire and the German machine guns cut them to ribbons. Craig mare says this and I think that his source is unbiased as it was after the war […]

I do not believe that the First World War was great because several million people lost their lives fighting for four years over for a few strips of land which were no more than a mile wide. A lot of people who came back from the war were badly injured and lots had limbs missing, […]

Whether a war is worth fighting for is a hard question to answer. There are many factors that make a person either believe that it is beneficial or not. In one person’s opinion, such as the victor, it may be worthwhile but for another it may be a pointless loss of life’s beauty. All Quiet […]

It is midnight, there are distant bangs and surprisingly the giant rats are eating away at some other soldiers’ boots. I am writing this brief diary because I don’t know if I will survive this mess. I haven’t done much in life but I want anyone who reads this to know what the soldier, Mr […]

By selecting to peruse All Quiet on the Western Front, penned by Erich Maria Remarque and later translated into English by A. W. Wheen, I was taken to France’s Western Front in 1918 during World War I – a conflict that arose after Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir apparent to Austria’s throne, was assassinated. Despite […]

For this piece of coursework I will be comparing each of the poems mentioned above to each other and commenting on the way they present war and how it reflects the poet’s views on war.Charge of the Light BrigadeThe story of the poem is about six hundred soldiers who were given the wrong orders by […]

Within this essay, we will evaluate and examine the differing interpretations of the war theme presented by the two poets based on their origins. The initial step involves investigating and deliberating on the historical context of both poets. Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” recounts the British soldiers’ experience and their […]

The purpose of this essay is to analyse to what extent do the sources agree that Germany was aggressive and warlike between the years 1899 – 1914. World War One broke out in 1914, and Germany was heavily involved in the war, therefore, the aggressiveness of Germany’s foreign policy at this time could be considered […]

Vietnam has not always been a united country. In 1954 it was divided between North and South. U. S involvement, as far as troops were concerned, lasted from 1964 until 1973. The reasons why the U. S became involved were that, the war was a civil war between communist North Vietnam, which was supported by […]