Admiral

“They fought together as brothers-in-arms. They died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation”-Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. On the day of June 6, 1944, thousands of US soldiers and their allies stormed the heavily armored coast of Norway and ran across a 50 mile death trap. D-day (a.k.a The Battle of Normandy) was one of the,”largest amphibious military assaults in history” (History.com 1) and also one of the most brutal victories. To execute this attack…

In the summer of 1787, a plan was made to restructure the government of the United States. The plan was known as the Constitution. The United States Constitution is possibly the most important document written in the history of our country. The federalists supported the Constitution, while the anti-federalists did not. The anti-federalists felt that ratification of such a document would give too much power to a federal government while also failing to protect the individual rights of citizens.…

Captain Kirk most exemplifies Aristotle’s concept about virtue ethics because of Kirk’s repetition of virtuous acts, including saving the alien planet, not killing khan, and sacrificing himself multiple times. In all of these acts, he had little to no vices, was able to distinguish what was right from wrong, had his appetites in line with reason, and did the right thing, making him the most virtuous character in Star Trek: Into Darkness. Spock best exemplifies Kantian ethics because he obeyed…

back to times before longitude could be easily calculated, when ships had to rely on other methods to try and determine their position. Times during which many ships crashed and many lives were lost. Chapter two gives the account of the unfortunate Admiral Sir Clowdisley, who mistakenly sinks his fleet in an incident that costs all but two men involved their lives. On a foggy night in October of 1707, Sir Clowdisley mistakenly sends his fleet through the Scillies after he incorrectly judges…

Battle of the Coral Sea This study presents a thesis proposal on the causes of the Battle of the Coral Sea, the outcome, the weapons that were used during this battle, and the commanders from both sides who led this battle. The proposal will be divided into the following five sections: Introduction The Battle of the Coral Sea was one of the greatest naval battles ever experienced along the Australian shores. In this battle, the United States of America fought with Australian forces against the…

limbs. However, as is still common today, the only ones to possess these hands were those who achieved them through wealth or fame. In “A Brief History of Prosthetics” by Kim Norton, she mentions a recording from around 1508 about a “Spanish navy admiral who had a rigged silver arm capable of removing his hat, opening his purse, and signing his name.” (Norton, 2) Obviously in a time without nervous system input and electricity this was a highly complex mechanical device that a peasant of the…

The Battle of Midway has been described by some as a turning point in World War II. Occurring just six months after the devastating attack by Japan on the United States Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan believing they had weakened and frightened the United States now felt it was time for a secondary attack and full blown occupation of the island of Midway. Chosen not for any resources or because it had great facilities; Midway was chosen by Japan because of the islands location.…

Jim is the hero in Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Departure of Jim’s journey consists of the Call to Adventure and the Beginning of the Adventure. The Call to Adventure is when Billy Bones enters into the Admiral Benbow Inn. After he enters, Jim’s life completely changes, with strangers, usually pirates, coming to the inn. An extreme wide shot and an objective point of view would be used in order to show all of the characters in the inn, introducing all of them. In order to show…

“She inherited a bankrupt nation, torn by religious separation, and a weakened bond between of France and Spain.” The people of the time told her that her only hope of success as queen was to marry quickly and then rely on her husband for support. Her father Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon had a daughter named Mary. Then Henry went against the pope and disobeyed the catholic church to get a divorce with Catherine When Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn were…

The presidential election is coming soon. Every American needs to put their vote in for who they want. Donald Trump the Republican candidate is one of two candidates who are running in the election this year. His opponent is Hillary Clinton the Democratic candidate. Donald Trump has proven himself capable of being the President of the United States. Also, Secretary Clinton has been doing some things that are above the law. Being above the law doesn’t make you fit for the presidential position.…