Essays About Government

The Prospects of War The Revolution gave white northerners and southerners their first real chance to learn what they had in common, and they soon developed mutual admiration. In July 1776, the thirteen colonies had declared independence out of desperation and joined together in a loosely knit confederation of states. Only as a result of […]

Competence And Character: Schwarzkopf’s Message To The Corps Page 1 of 5 Competence And Character: Schwarzkopf’s Message To The Corps By Lieutenant General Dave R. Palmer “56 (Retired) Assembly Magazine, May 1992 (Note: The author was the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, more commonly referred to as West Point, when Schwarzkopf delivered his […]

The Tiger was in general a much more powerful and tough tank to bring down than the M4 Sherman, however this statement does not tell the whole story. Production of the Tiger and the durability was less efficient than the M4 Sherman, which gave the Allies a huge advantage. In addition to the production advantages […]

I was fortunate to have attended the UN Military Contingent Course held in New Delhi, India in Sep 2005 and the International Liaison Course in Israel in 2008. I am married with three beautiful children. E-Mail Address: offrsch@aol. com Command and Coordination Mechanism of Multinational Joint Operations Essay Abstract The search for effective forms and […]

Saisir Le Moment Napoleon can contribute much of his military success to his Military Maxims. These Military strategies essentially were a set of ideas implemented by Napoleon to pursue desired strategic goals. Napoleon’s Maxims deal with the planning and conduct of campaigns, the movement and moral of troops, and the deception of the enemy. Although […]

History teachers often use the acronym MANIA to describe the turbulent circumstances preceding the First World War. Each letter represents a distinct aspect that combined to create an unstable environment. This atmosphere allowed a minor incident to escalate into what became known as “the war to end all wars” or The Great War. The acronym […]

The Claw of Archimedes is a weapon that he is said to have designed in order to defend the city of Syracuse in a siege. The claw consisted of a crane-like arm from which a large metal grappling hook was suspended. When the claw was dropped onto an attacking ship the arm would swing upwards, […]

As the generations pass, it seems as if the youth increasingly becomes dishonest and lazy. As a result, society has become more dangerous, and murders and shootings have become commonplace. While certain young adults are succeeding, a growing number are disengaged with society. However, those who have served in the military often return, earn a […]

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 […]

Second variety is a wonderful and influential short story written by Philip K. Dick. This is a science fiction which describes the destruction caused to earth surface by nuclear wars making it uninhabitable for human beings. This short story is full of suspense, violence and thrill. In the process of evolution, the second variety is […]

Did General Haig Deserve To Be The Butcher of the Somme In June 1914 a Serb assassinated Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of the Austrian Empire. Austria decided to take revenge against Serbia and invaded. However, Serbia had an alliance with Russia, and Russia with France. Germany came to the aid of Austria. […]

 A punctual person will be a winner everywhere. A punctual person is always one step ahead of others. Often we say plan work and work plan. But if you are not stick on your work promptly, punctually, how can you become a better person I your life? Punctuality is essential for man in every walk […]

The Battle of Gettysburg occurred in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1st-3rd, 1863 and is recognized as a crucial moment in the American Civil War. It is widely considered to be the most important fight of this war. The significance of Gettysburg lies in its depiction of a clash between the North and South, which represented […]

The book I read was titled Here There are Tigers, The Secret Air War in Laos, 1968-69. It was written by Reginald Hawthorn and is his personal experience as a Major in the Air Force. I wanted to know an Air Force pilot’s perspective since I read about so much bombing going on during the […]

Introduction The Red Dawn is a war movie released in 1984. It is directed by John Milius and co-written by Kevin Reynolds and Milius. The movie stars Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Charlie Sheen. According to the plot, America is invaded by the North Korea in the near future. The Red Dawn of […]

First, we need to organize ourselves and assign roles. We will have a committee member act as a drone ant and enter the queen’s chamber, pretending to fulfill their reproductive duty. The rest of us will be worker and soldier ants. We must have three crucial substances: the chemical pheromone, formic acid, and an antidote […]

The United States of America has the highest spending force in the world, accounting for over 43% of all the world’s spending on military. Despite the US President having supreme authority over foreign policy, the Secretary of State is charged with the role of maintaining diplomacy with other states. The Secretary of State, who is […]

The ammunition or shell is the primary weapon for artillery personnel, rather than the actual gun. The gun’s purpose is to transport the ammunition from the factory to the target. This principle applies to all firearms, as they are designed to fire projectiles such as bullets, shells, bombs, and other projectiles that can impact enemy […]

“Kings had always been involving and impoverishing their people in wars, pretending generally, if not always, that the good of the people was the object” – Abraham Lincoln. The Persian Wars were a series of destructive and malevolent battles which occurred in the time frame of 490B. C and 480 – 479B. C. The Greek […]

Gabe Ocot English 1301 Friday 9-1pm Kate Megear “Bringing Back the Draft” The subject of drafting men into the army isn’t very complex, it is a mere answer of either you are or you aren’t for drafting. Author, Charles B. Rangel, in his article “Bring Back the Draft,” he shares with us his view point […]

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire The City-state of Rome became a republic in 509 BC. Rome fought numerous battles to become what it was at its height. It all started with the Punic wars. After they won, there was no stopping them. By the first century BC, Rome controlled most of the […]

Introduction The book Great American Generals – Robert E. Lee, authored by Ian Hogg, provides a comprehensive account of the life of Robert E. Lee, a highly regarded individual during the Civil War. The biography encompasses his familial origins, birth, education at college, military contributions, and subsequent career until his passing on October 12, 1870. […]