Military Essay Examples

“I want the same thing that others want, the same thing that every other person who came here and shared their deepest feelings and dedicated all of their efforts wants: our country to show the same love for us as we show for it,” Rambo / First Blood Part II (George P. Cosmatos, 1985) represents […]

General George Meade achieved significant accomplishments throughout his military career. As the general for the Second Battle of Bull Run, he led the North to victory against General Lee, which had a substantial impact on the war’s progression. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, including heavy fog and rain, Meade successfully defeated Lee at this battle. In […]

The ongoing NATO bombing of Kosovo is expected to end soon as peace talks are currently underway, despite some accidental hits on civilian areas. These bombings are seen as justified due to the atrocities occurring in the region. However, Serbian President Milosevic remains resistant to complying with mandates that would stop the bombings. If a […]

The Hundred Years War, a medieval conflict that had a significant impact on English history (Schwarz), saw Great Britain and France, with a small contribution from Burgundy for the French, engaged in a series of wars. Although lasting over a century, the war experienced periods of peace through treaties and truces (Goubert). The number of […]

Patrick Edward Connor, a dissatisfied Irishman of 42, was discontent. He had participated in the Mexican War as part of a Texas regiment led by Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston, but he resigned from his position and joined the quest for gold in California before the war’s conclusion. Failing to find gold, he pursued various roles […]

Giuseppe Garibaldi was born in Nice in 1807 (Garibaldi, page 173). He spent his life working towards not only Italian unification, but that of France and South America. He is considered by many to be the “Hero of two worlds” (Chastain). He spent most of his complex life on the run from political zealots fighting […]

Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle, a prominent Frenchman, was intriguing to me because of his significant role in France’s history and society. With my French heritage, I have a genuine interest in this aspect. De Gaulle showed immense bravery and dedication as he fought for his country in World War I, resulting in lifelong […]

By the year 1941, WWII was in full effect. Germany seemed to be the victor, gaining control of France and Poland as well as successfully bombing England. Many people believe that Germany would have indeed won the war if not for the intervention of the United States. Because of the horror Americans had witnessed in […]

The speaker in Emily Dickenson’s “My Triumph Lasted Till the Drums” is very torn between rejoicing in the victory in the battlefield, and the regret they feel for the battles losers. The narrator feels pride at first, as shown in line 1 and the title’s use of the word “Triumph” yet that pride quickly turns […]

The significance of Pearl Harbor in the history of the United States cannot be overstated. It represented a pivotal moment that resembled elements found in an epic drama, including heroes, villains, propaganda, and conspiracy theories. This event not only thrust the nation onto the global stage but also brought about profound changes in how both […]

Introduction: Landmines have profound social and economic consequences to civilians. Although landmines are meant to curb enemy access to terrain, they affect the local civilian populations quite severely. They depopulate entire regions of the country, get in the way of agricultural production and interfere with transportation. They also bring down the economic infrastructure and kill/maim […]

How accurate is the statement ‘Lions led by donkeys’ in relation to British Soldiers and Generals of the First World War? In the First World War, more men died than in any other war before. Some people say this was because the generals, like General Haig were ‘donkeys’ who wasted the lives of their brave […]

Introduction Alexander III, more commonly known as Alexander the Great, was one of the greatest military leaders in world history. He was born in Pella, Macedonia, then a Greek nation. The exact date of his birth is uncertain, but was probably either July 20 or 26, 356 B.C. Alexander was considered a child from his […]

UNLIKE many war heroes who had no intention of ever becoming famous, George Patton decided during childhood that his goal in life was to be a hero. This noble aim was first inspired by listening to his father read aloud for hours about the exploits of the heroes of ancient Greece. Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey […]

The air resounds with the noise of muskets being fired, ammunition rebounding off rocks, and trees breaking apart. The nose is assaulted by the strong smell of gun powder, leaving a dry and sticky taste in the mouth. Although it is still early in the battle, the sight of soldiers with blood-soaked uniforms and wounded […]

The movie Thirteen Days directed by Roger Donaldson is about the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. It is often referred to as a docudrama as it is very entertainment oriented but still remains close to the roots of what actually happened. Since it was produced at a later date than many other films portraying the […]

Today i am going to write a summarization on Chapter 2 of FM 7-22. 7 Duties, Responsibility, And Authority of the NCO. As a noncommissioned officer, it is your responsibility to know what authority you have as a leader, you must know what authority you have and where it comes from. When exercising your authority […]

When Charles raised his Standard in Nottingham 1642 it was unclear who, or how, the war would be won, but Parliament’s Victory in The Civil War 1646, can be explained by a Multitude of reasons, most notably; a Royalist lack of finance [or more generally resources], and Parliamentary revolutionary Reform and Organisation. Firstly the areas […]

After the Berlin conference in 1884, imperialism was introduced. European countries conquered areas of Africa, and then took advantage of its people and land. All but two countries were colonized. The colonized countries of Africa each reacted differently to European actions during the scramble for Africa. African countries began to counter-claim these threats with violent, […]

This book covers the military doctrine that the Marine Corps proudly adheres to. In the course of bootcamp, MCT, and MOS school we are changed, molded, to become the fighting force we are today. During our time in the fleet we keep training to maintain a force of readiness. After our tour of duty, however […]

I’m writing this essay about how important it is to maintain deadlines. Deadlines are defined as something that must be done within a certain amount of time. The lesson that should be learned when it comes to deadlines is how to manage your time efficiently. When you can fulfill a deadline it shows to your […]

Sherman writes to General Ulysses S. Grant, discussing the importance of army size in modern warfare. He urges for the request of the largest possible armies from our country, emphasizing that a great nation should not take risks with war. Sherman believes that having a bigger army is advantageous. The letter sent to General John […]