Essays on Battle Page 7

Sun Tsu composed what is now considered a historic treatise, The Art of War, some two millennia ago. Even though the world has changed vastly since then, his prescriptions on the purpose and conduct of war continue to have relevance. Despite the fact that modern wars are evolving quickly, Tsu’s descriptions of war as a…

Corporate State (1926-39):  It was aimed to transform the economy to a revolutionary form to aviod problems of labour disputes with capitalists. The “corporate revolution” would provide corporation for each industry that would manage relations between employers and employees- create greater co-operation to maximize production for the good of the nation. Successes Battle for Grain: …

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was not just another violent conflict for Canada, but rather a significant affirmation of its global presence and a message to other nations that it should not be underestimated. The remarkable accomplishments of the Canadian army during this battle earned them admiration from other countries and fostered a newfound self-assurance….

In his writing The Histories, Herodotus recorded the Battle of Thermopylae, which is considered an arduous and notable battle in western history. Herodotus, a highly significant historian from the 5th century B.C., portrays various aspects of the battle in this primary source. These include highlighting Xerxes’ superstitious and tyrannical nature, providing informative insights into Spartan…

Luck and timing were central to William’s success at Hastings. Firstly, in advance of the campaign, two of William’s rivals had died; Henry, king of France and Count Fulk of Anjou. This was very significant to the campaign because it enabled William to leave Normandy feeling safe because his two main adversaries were dead, and…

These streams flowed to the west and southwest across the Cambodia border. The battlefield consisted f about 1,500 sq miles of what, by map, appeared to be flat rolling terrain. The Dominate terrain feature was the Chug Pong Massif. The Choc Pong Massif rose to mum above sea level at its highest point. It was…

Haig, born on June 19th, 1861 in Edinburgh, came from a successful business family. He attended a prestigious school and later joined the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1884. Initially serving as a Calvary Commander, Haig struggled to adapt his tactics to the trench warfare of the Battle of Somme—a new style of warfare….

Punctuality is a very important thing in life. Getting to work on time when you are supposed to, is punctuality. Showing up for a meeting on time is punctuality. Showing up for an appointment on time is punctuality. It is very important to make it on time for work, meetings, formations (ten minutes prior), and…

The Battle of Saipan was fought between June 15th and July 7th 1944. Saipan, which was part of the Mariana Islands, provided significant strategic importance for both the Japanese and the Americans. The battle began in the early hours of June 15th when the US Fifth Fleet, under Admiral Spruance, converged on the island under…

What was the New Model Army and how was it different to earlier armies? The New Model Army was created by Parliament in February 1645. This army was a military force based on a person’s ability rather than position in society. One of the leading officers in the New Model Army had been a butcher….