Infantry

The movie Glory is the story of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, who led the first all black regiment in the Civil War. The movie is a cinematic view into the lives of men who were charting new territory and breaking down barriers. Glory is an important and wonderfully crafted piece of film, that has value in both entertainment, and education. The movie for the most part is casted beautifully, other than Matthew Broderick as Shaw. The cast was otherwise well regarded, especially in Denzel Washington,…

In the movie ‘Glory’ the story of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Soldiers is told. They were the first unit of African American troops to battle in the American Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw who is played by Mathew Broderick is the commander, who after surviving a viscous attack by playing dead in the Battle of Antietam is giving the honor of commanding the first African American regiment. In the movie Shaw’s school mate Thomas Searles a free born African American who is…

Over 600,000 casualties was the devastating result of the Civil War, America’s bloodiest military conflict. The South’s decision to secede from the Union is what prompted the onset of the Civil War, which started April 12, 1861- May 9,1865. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a Colonel for the Union army. Although he was in multiple battles in the Civil War, he is most remembered for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. Of all battles fought during the Civil War, it was argued that the Battle of…

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a 19th century Military and Political leader of great valiance and courage. His actions at the Battle of Gettysburg exemplify his duty to country, bravery and courage, and his traits as a Citizen Soldier. Chamberlain was born in Brewer, Maine, in September of 1828, and was the oldest of his four siblings. Educated at Bowdoin College in Brunswick he met many people who would later influence his life, such as Harriet Beecher Stowe who would go on to write Uncle…

The Vietnam was not a pretty war, there were many young kids that got drafted and others that wanted to go, like Ted Boquist. Boquist was a young kid straight out of high school and wanted to get away from his small hometown so Boquist decided to fight a war that many wish would never had happened. Boquist’s experience in the war was what most people expected it to be like, he was sent to basic training, AIT, and eventually to Vietnam to defend our country. Luckily he made it back safely, and he…

Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain received 120 mutineers, who were brought into Colonel Chamberlain’s camp. These mutineers had signed up for three years in the war, but they disbanded their regiment because of the lack of men and additionally, these men wanted to go home. These men were sent to the colonel, under guard, because he was the only other main regiment. Colonel Chamberlain was told to shoot any of the men who were not willing to fight under the colonel’s own brigade. Colonel…

tradition, not only for them, but to serve my country and challenge myself physically and mentally. My great grandfather was in the Army infantry and so was my father. My great grandfather was in the Vietnam War, and my father was in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I want to see how the infantry is and explore the world doing what my prior family has done. In my eyes, infantry is the greatest MOS’s in the military. MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty.…

made up of approximately 5,000 infantry and 300 cavalry as opposed to the more traditional 4,000 infantry and 200 horse. Once the allied forces of Rome are taken into account, Varro and Paullus had command over some 80,000 to 90,000 men. Hannibal’s cavalry consisted of Spanish, Celtic and Numidian, his infantry a varied mix of Spanish and Gaulish light infantry with African heavy Infantry as the backbone of his army. The unpredictability of the Gaulish infantry was a problem for Hannibal in…

contribution to the Infantry during his 24 years of service in Brazilian Army. Therefore, I nominate him for induction in the Order of Saint Maurice and presentation of the Centurion Award. I am making this nomination on behalf of SGM Rafael based upon his significant contributions outlined below. 2. SGM Rafael Severiano Biserra has been serving in Infantry units all throughout Brazilian Army for over 24 years. As Platoon Sergeant in the 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Jungle Infantry Battalion and…

“I’m convinced that the infantry is the group in the army which gives more and gets less than anybody else” (brainyquote). This quote was stated by Bill Maudlin and he means that the infantry does more but gets the least amount of gratification. That they do the most for this country but do not get much thanks for what they do. Members of the U.S. Military maintain the U.S. national defense. Members serve in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Reserve, the Army National Guard, and the…