Essays On Politics

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. […]

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 […]