Essays on Battle Page 7

The works of Dr. Seuss have for so long accompanied children growing up, whether it be in school, at the library, or at home. For children, his books represented a land of adventure and wonderful rhyming imagery. But in our childhood years, who knew he had an underlying meaning that meant so much more? As…

This essay aims to examine whether General Haig bears responsibility for the significant number of casualties in the Battle of the Somme. Taking command of the Army on December 10, 1915 at the age of 54, Haig’s previous leadership and triumphs in battles made him appear to be a highly qualified candidate for this position….

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…

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…

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….

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: …

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…

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…

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….

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…