Essays About Government

Samori Toure ( 1830 – 1900 ) African military leader. A Muslim, he began to amass a personal following in the mid-1850s, establishing a military base on the Upper Niger. By 1870 his authority was acknowledged throughout the Kanaka region of the River Milo, in what is now eastern Guinea. By 1880 he ruled a […]

Themistocles was responsible for the Greek victory in the Persian wars to a considerable extent. The key to Athens’ strength in the 5th Century BC was in this general and statesman and therefore, as Greek victory relied so heavily on Athens, Themistocles vitally contributed to the outcome of the Persian king’s invasion of 480-479 BC. […]

The importance of accountability In the army accountability is everything. The definition of accountability is an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for ones actions. You have to have accountability for everything you do formation ceremonies to the items that you carry on you every day I’m going to give you 5 […]

War and Peace in Mindanao by Murray Smith In December 2006, I had the chance to visit Mindanao, a Southern Philippine island that rarely receives media attention unless there are cases of Western tourists being abducted. The ongoing conflict in Mindanao, lasting over 35 years, primarily centers on the Muslim Bangsa Moro people’s pursuit of […]

My name is Specialist Johnston from Echo company 1-82. If I was Sergeant Major of the Army and had to the option to change three things about the military I would keep it relatively simple. These would be the way soldiers get promoted to non commissioned officers, the way single soldiers get charged for eating […]

The impact on Europe economically, politically, socially, and militarily to assume new word role. 2 Lisbon Treaty: The impact on Europe economically, politically, socially, and militarily to assume new word role. Introduction The Treaty of Lisbon or what was earlier known as the Reform Treaty is a treaty signed by the EU member states on […]

Through the soldiers’ experiences, the narrator shows only the dark side of human nature. Discuss. Generals die in Bed by Charles Yale Harrison is a novel where a young Canadian soldier tells of his first hand account of the harsh and inhumane conditions in the trenches on the Western Front during World War 1. Through […]

The question is raised regarding the role played by the Versailles Treaty, sanctioned by Great Britain, France, and a vanquished Germany to stabilize Europe and avoid another global war, in sparking World War II. The treaty imposed severe penalties on Germany which consisted of territorial forfeitures, rigid military restrictions, economic compensations, and the War Guilt […]

The first major cause of the Musket Wars was the introduction of European Technology, particularly Muskets. This changed the economy of Maori society, as they had no form of currency so trade was their means to gain power and ‘wealth’ This created the danger of one tribe, in this case Nga Puhi growing increasingly powerful […]

Frequent questions often arise about the fundamental elements of authority in the U.S. Marine Corps. Much of this information is provided by apacherat, an ex-Marine who actively participates in our discussion forum (it should be pointed out that once a person becomes a Marine, they are perpetually regarded as such). The Marine Corps abides by […]

Clausewitz lived in a time where battles were fought in columns and lines, with soldiers using muskets and solid-shot cannon; when states were the exclusive actors in war; when technological change occurred over decades, if not centuries. What relevance could his work therefore have for the strategic problems of the 21st century? Introduction Clausewitz was […]

Executive Summary Despite the Kingdom of Thailand achieving a relatively high level of economic prosperity and ensuring the basic financial and social well-being of its community, it cannot be considered the best place to live due to one factor. The southern provinces of Thailand have been plagued by interracial conflicts, despite the country’s economic and […]

During World War II, the Battle of Bastogne, also referred to as the Battle of the Bulge or Ardennes, took place. This battle commenced on December 16, 1944 in Bastogne, a town located near the Belgium-Luxembourg border. The German forces launched an unexpected attack with hopes of capturing Bastogne. Responding swiftly, General Dwight D. Eisenhower […]

The Gallic wars are a collection of essays written by Julius Ceasar as a chronicle of his military engagements with Britain, Gaul and Germany between 58-51B.C. The book offers expository facts for readers who are not acquainted with the Gallic lands and societies encountered during his expeditions. The book begins with a short account of […]

The Massacre at Goliad occurred in March of 1836 by the command of General Santa Anna who was making the attempts to put down the Texas rebellion by a show of force and he had no intention of showing mercy to any of the prisoners held in Goliad (Barnard, 38). In fact, he ordered his […]

The policy of the US military service prohibits discrimination that is based on sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. The law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, encompassing being gay, lesbian, heterosexual, or bisexual. This protection extends to individuals who have friends who are gay or lesbians, visit gay clubs, or are perceived as being […]

In 1959, the book discussed above was published, focusing on the events of the first day of World War II, specifically the invasion of Normandy. The author introduces Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who played a crucial role in the war. The book also covers various defenses employed during that time, such as machine gun nests, […]

Flyboys Wesley Ward James Bradley’s book, Flyboys is a great book that tells a great story. If you’re interested in world war two, this might be a good book for you. It not only tells a great world war two story, but also tells a great story of a few courageous young men who were […]

To what extent was Germany responsible for the outbreak of WWI? There is much debate about the degree of responsibility that should be given to Germany for the outbreak of war. One could argue that the outbreak of war was entirely Germany’s fault due to their aggression with the other Great Powers of Europe and […]

Prior to the formation of kamikaze units, deliberate crashes had been used as a last resort when a pilot’s plane was severely damaged and he did not want to risk being captured, or he wanted to do as much damage to the enemy as possible since he was crashing anyway; this was the case in […]

Since 1985, there have been eleven different versions of the High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) in service. However, the Army and the Marine Corps are currently developing the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as a successor to the HMMWV. The Department of Defense (DoD) started the JLTV program with the intention of replacing the aging […]

Executive Summary H100: War, Society, and the Structure of Military Revolution General: This article explains the necessity for a culture to develop their way of war and describes how the western way of war’s evolution was instrumental to the successful rise of the West consisting of Europe and the former European colonies in the Americas. […]