Military Essay Examples

As both Britain and Germany were forced to direct all efforts of the nation’s people and resources into the war, the war was no longer fought only on the battlefield – a new front was created. The home front. The lives of civilians were greatly affected as their countries economies and supplies suffered and the […]

Gladiator is the critically acclaimed 2000 film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Academy award winning actor Russell Crowe. Nominated for one hundred and nineteen awards, the film won forty-eight, including a BAFTA award for Best Film. In this essay I will be studying the techniques used by Scott and how they enhance our enjoyment […]

The tactics and strategies employed by the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army, and the US and Australian Armed forces, were to become the prime determinants of the outcome of the conflict. Despite America’s abundant resources and advanced technology, their various tactics such as ‘search and destroy’, Operation Rolling Thunder, defoliation, air attacks, the […]

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 […]

In times like these of unrest and turmoil the world will often turn to its history for answers. The history of warfare is a dated and overflowing one. In his book ‘Gallipoli’, Les Carlyon writes of a place and a battle. His descriptive writings take the reader into trenches and introduce them to the politicians […]

Since 1990, the United States and Europe have witnessed both continuity and change in their collaboration on counter-terrorism. Their distinct “strategic cultures,” influenced by different values, historical contexts, threat perceptions, and military capabilities, have presented obstacles to working together. However, the 9/11 attacks prompted a renewed sense of urgency and importance for coordinated actions in […]

The Prussian Revolution in Military affairs was one of the defining points in the changing nature of warfare; it led to the change of outlook on armies, on warfare and the balance of power in Europe. The Prussian RMA resulted in the establishment of a new order in the armies of Europe; the Prussians developed […]

Importance of Securing Items The definition of sensitive items is anything that considered classified or a mission essential item. They range anywhere from protective wear, maps, patrol routes, nods (night vision goggles) or simply your weapon. The meaning of securing your sensitive items mainly is maintaining accountability for opsec (operation security), mission success and a […]

Is it justified to have a statue of Field Marshall Haig in Whitehall? In 1936, a controversial statue of Field Marshall Haig was erected, 18 years after the conclusion of the ‘Great War’. The British people were divided over his leadership abilities and decisions during the war. However, supporters argue that despite significant losses, these […]

[pic] James Oglethorpe is a well known man. He was the man who convinced the British to colonize Georgia. He was born December 22nd, 1696 in London, England. When he was a little boy, His oldest brother and father went to fight in the Spanish war of succession (1702-1714) ant never came home. At the […]

The Vietnamese populace harbored a deep resentment towards the French, labeling them as “intruders”. This feeling was universal, extending from the impoverished to the affluent and even among children, all resisting against the French colonization that began in 1883. Their resistance strategy of guerilla warfare, which involved non-conventional fighting groups backed by locals who offered […]

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 […]