Battle of Philippi

study of the Battle of Cowpens, a battle that has been made popular largely due to the success of the Mel Gibson film, The Patriot. The author, Lawrence E. Babits, as well as many other historical scholars, argue that the Battle of the Cowpens helped set the stage for victory at Yorktown and the eventual winning of the War for Independence. Babits describes the battlefield tactics of the war as well as the weaponry used by either side. He has also lain out the build-up to the battle and the…

disarmed and taught to speak English."(Riding,482). Another aspect of Highland culture that the British tried to take away would be something that most people think of when someone hears the name Scotland, Bagpipes. Since soldiers used bagpipes in battles, the British classified them as an instrument of war. One example of someone punished for playing Bagpipes was the Piper, James Reid. "The court came to a conclusion "no Highland regiment ever marched without a piper and therefore his…

"Black Hawk Down” Tells the story of a U.S. military raid that went disastrously wrong when optimistic plans ran into unexpected resistance. The movie was very true to the real events that occurred in Mogadishu in 1993. This movies shows a real events, so while you are watching it you feel like you are living the moment. And based on the scenes; the movie avoids speechmaking and sloganeering. So the most important foundations for the movie were sound and editing. First, the sound…

Address is the greatest speech in American History. President Abraham Lincoln delivered an inspiring speech at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863, to honor the soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was the 16th American President who served in office from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. The Gettysburg Address was one of the important events during his presidency. Although it was just a short, two minute speech, the…

during the American Civil War, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln's carefully crafted address, secondary to other presentations that day, was one of the greatest and most influential statements of national purpose. In just over two minutes, Lincoln reiterated the principles of…

Early in the 20th century, a new wave of crime swept across the nation. In the 1920’s and 30’s the Volstead Act encouraged illegal alcohol distribution that became a very lucrative business. This sharp rise in crime formed organized gangs that became more and more violent. President Herbert Hoover decided at that time to crack down on crime and this led to the creation of larger, higher capacity federal prisons. Alcatraz prison was one of the products of this decision, and is possibly the most…

Abraham Lincoln said this on November 19, 1863 during the Gettysburg Address in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Lincoln was a well known speaker, and this was one of his most notable speeches. He was speaking to an audience gathered on the Gettysburg cemetery which is now a memorial in Pennsylvania. First, Lincoln paid appreciation toward the Union soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the Union and the justice of our nation. The quote means that Lincoln believed that the country would reunite…

included Sparta, Thessalonica, Corinth and Thebes to name just but a few. Each city-state looked for a means of accumulating wealth and power in a bid to rise over the rest. Athens succeeded the most in this particularly after its dominance during the Battle of Salamis, where not only did it defeat the Persians but also…

evidence also makes many aspects of festivities up to speculation. An example of this is the battle at Marathon where, according to Herodotus, Sparta had agreed to send troops to aid Athens in repelling the Persian forces although they “could not take the field”. It was believed that they were unable to immediately assist Athens due to a festival of which they had to take part in before leaving for battle. This shows that worshipping the gods and goddesses of Sparta and honouring them was more…

to live on without me which is why I do not fear for you. What I am truly The battle field is drenched with the blood of fallen men. This war is fought between brothers with each brother, believing it is there cause which is greater. Our life here is rough, but somewhat manageable. Boy do I miss the comfort of sleeping indoors on a soft bed, here we…