Essays about War Page 30

Delving into multiple aspects of the Mexican war, this book by Otis A. Singletary provides a captivating portrayal and condensed account of the initial triumphant offensive war in U.S. military history. It explores the lack of preparation for war on both sides, including political schemes and disputes related to the appointment of military commanders. The…

In 1999, The Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide raised their cost by announcing their new aggressive frequent-guest program that was accompanied by a fifty million dollar advertising campaign. The head of Hilton HHonors program, Jeff Diskin, recognized their competition and realized Hilton would have to raise their costs to keep up with demand. Two entirely…

Margaret Atwood’s poem, “Bread,” skillfully presents relatable scenarios that stir the reader’s emotions and empathy. By using bread as a metaphor, Atwood suggests that while we enjoy comfort and prosperity, many others suffer worldwide. The poem criticizes Americans for ignoring global issues and highlights the reader’s own guilt and self-blame for contributing to starvation and…

The NCO corps has always been a source of leadership and guidance for lower enlisted soldiers. Soldiers trust NCOs in the field, which is why they are being incorporated into the military courts. Many soldiers fear “JAG” (Judge Advocate General) because they believe JAG will take their rank, pay, or incarcerate them. However, what many…

At some point in our lives we have all wanted a certain freedom. Whether it is freedom to do as you please or freedom to go explore the world. Though, most of us never got the chance to be free, and some of us might never have that chance. The book we studied in class…

Fictional content is often written to present imaginary which may not be true. They are however important in deepening our understanding of other people’s perspectives about life. They also help the reader to have a different picture about the world. In this essay, we review Hemingway ‘Soldier’s Home’ with the intention of establishing how fiction…

The Tet Offensive was a major assault by the North Vietnamese and Viet Congagainst South Vietnam and the U.S. forces situated there. It was not only a psychologicaladvance for the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong, but also gave the United States anotion that the war wasn’t going to be an easy win, and the…

Surprise Attack Shortly after midnight on January 31, 1968, 19 members of the South Vietnamese National Liberation Front ( NLF )better known to the universe as Vietcong ( VC )in secret assembled in a garage about five blocks off from the American Embassy in Saigon. They sat huddled together in silence, cleansing and oiling their…

Doroteo Aranga, also known as Pancho Villa, had a strong aversion to the aristocratic Dons who treated him and his fellow Mexicans as if they were slaves. He abhorred how they forced them to work tirelessly with meager sustenance, likening it to treating them like animals. Additionally, Villa despised the lack of awareness among his…

The scene would move ages to come and dispatch what is known as the ‘Brilliant Age of Piracy,’ a period romanticized in books like Treasure Island and films like Pirates of the Caribbean. They fluctuated generally, from singular privateers to state militaries with a worldwide nearness. In the middle of were state-endorsed privateers, known as…