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We Were Soldiers/Historical Accuracy of Film

back first one North Vietnamese assault, then another, over a period of six days."i In writing about the film, co-author of We W...

Army Battle Dress Uniform

are designed to ensure military personnel present a consistently professional appearance. However, as the regulation regarding mus...

The Changing View of Warfare

First World War, and similarly beggared the ability of contemporaries to imagine its sweep, duration and consequences."5 For one...

The Changing Nature of War

been various "military revolutions"-new ways of thinking about warfare that have caused complete changes in the way combat is cond...

The Battle of Agincourt

dAlbret deployed his army "skillfully between Harfleur and Calais," thus forcing Henry into a battle he didnt want to fight ("Batt...

Algeria and French Colonialism

constant and effective contrast made between Eliane, who represents the beauty of the country as seen by its colonizers, and Camil...

“Battle Cry of Freedom” by McPherson

incredible focus in many respects. In McPhersons book he presents the argument, from during the Civil War, that "Rich men could ...

Stalingrad Operations

on 18 December 1940" (Shrier, 2006). It seems unlikely that even signing the pact would have saved Russia from invasion, since Hit...

Is the Feminist Fight Over?

was still needed, women split almost in half, with 48% saying yes and 45% saying no (Poll: Womens movement worthwhile). When men...

31 B.C.'s Battle of Actium

with the respected General Marcus Aemilu Lepidus (Chesser, 2003; Meadows, 1999). When Lepidus was forced to retire by Octavianus a...

California's Legalization of Ferrets as Pets

during the Medieval era in Europe, ferrets would be introduced into the Palaces and homes of the royals to control vermin. They wo...

Analyzing The Stand by Stephen King

Despite the obvious panic, a visibly ailing President of the United States attempts to reassure a shaken nation by vehemently deny...

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

man and religion, which changes the society. Through all of these events and conditions we are witness to incredible change, most ...

Battle of Midway Victory for the United States

battle where the Americans counted with all effectives that they had in the Pacific, and fought the biggest fleet ever until recen...

1777's Battle of Brandywine

colonists believed that they were English, and that as such they believed that they should have rights granted to the English, "so...

World War I A Chronological History

Berlin sought to exploit the opportunity to rise to world-power status after the assassination (1996). Also, Austria was forced i...

Second World War Tragic Battle of Kasserine Pass

several attacks that effectively took down three planes and it is thought that two others were destroyed as well (1998). The ene...

Sex and William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

is referring to the banter that Beatrice and Benedick engage in every time they meet. This type of banter is prevalent throughout ...

Military Strategy and Napoleon's Rise to Power

and spoke French poorly even as an adult, always with a thick Italian accent (Black 10). Napoleon attended military school where...

Richard and Richmond's Speeches in Richard the Third by William Shakespeare

and one in blood establishd; One that made means to come by what he hath, And slaughterd those that were the means to help him; Ab...

Jonathan Swift and Modernity

by pairing books against each other, thus pitting classical works against modern counterparts. For instance, Swift includes such ...

Media and Film Documentaries in China

which provided free education, pensions, and social services to the people and peasants. Instead, the self-sacrificing citizen of ...

'The Battle of Maldon' and the Characteristics of Old and Modern English

lost" (The Battle of Maldon: Introduction). In this battle, which involved the Vikings and the leader Anlaf tried to land ashore...

American Revolution and How the Colonists Achieved Victory

of Guilford Courthouse took place on March 15, 1781 and some say that was the beginning of the end of what was known as the revolu...

Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and the Depiction of Civil War Generals Longstreet and Lee

South possessed a code of honor that would see it through, the honor and commitment in the face of which no Yankee could stand. Ro...

Medieval Epic Beowulf and its 3 Battles

is in danger, and perhaps also eager to gain some fame through the process. His character is somewhat innocent, but yet no less wi...

1805 Battle of Austerlitz and Napoleon

in France and expand the militarys own power and strength (Black 45). Even though France had occupied the Papal States and Piedmon...

Constantinople and the Crusades

crusades1.htm). It was here that they had their first real contact with Constantinople. "The Emperor of Constantinople came to the...

Ralph Ellison and Bessie Head on Race Relations

paints a vivid picture of the racism and the harmful effects it had upon the black community. Invisible Man is a troubling accoun...

Free Speech and J.S. Mill

According to Mills adversaries, if utilitarianism is, indeed, wrapped around the concept of emotion instead of common sense, then ...