Brigade

the Union lines appeared week around Little Round Top, a hill on the southwest of the battlefield. General Meade being well prepared for the Confederate offensive had established defensive positions along Little Round Top, with six of his seven Brigades that were at the battle. General Lee realized during the second the second day of fighting, the northern Army was able to sustain their positions, in large part to their superior Artillery Batteries. The Northern factories were more advanced than…

For example, one of the many strategies used by the Japanese military was Kamikaze suicide pilots. These pilots would intentionally fly their planes into targets such as ships and buildings. This tactic shows that the Japanese were willing, even eager, to give their lives for their country. Before going to their last battles the Japanese were told “You are already gods without earthly desires” This statement, told to pilots before flying to their deaths shows the true mindset and beliefs of the…

Fighting raged throughout the morning as Confederate forces were driven back to Henry Hill and more Union brigades crossed Bull Run. In the afternoon, Confederate reinforcements arrived via railroad from Gen. Joseph Johnston's army in the Shenandoah Valley, among them a brigade of Virginians under Gen. Thomas J. Jackson. Jackson organized a defense of Henry Hill bolstered by artillery. McDowell also ordered more infantry and artillery to…

I believe I am fully qualified to become an Army Warrant Officer for many reasons. The first is that I feel I have reached a rank that marks the culmination of my operational career. At this stage in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, I continually fulfill duty positions that are above and beyond my pay grade in both the garrison and deployed environments. This is best exemplified in my recent deployment with 1st Special Forces Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As a Staff Sergeant, I…

an environment where diseases could thrive. Because Gaylord and the rest of the Artillery Brigade 6th Corps fought in several major battles—including Gettysburg—it’s probable that Gaylord utilized a variety of different weapons and techniques during battle. It’s also probable that Gaylord saw his fellow soldiers suffer deaths caused by both battle field injuries and disease. In fact, the NY Artillery Brigade 6th Corps brought 113 men to the field during the battle of Gettysburg. Out of the 113…

The History of Air Defense Artillery PFC Tolve Class 11-14H 24 OCT 2014 On November 17, 1775 the United States Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches were founded by the Continental Congress. Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches. However, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch. There are many differences and similarities to both branches. For starters the mission of the Field Artillery is “to destroy, defeat, or disrupt the enemy…

Standing the Final Watch is the debut novel by William Alan Webb, and is the first book in the Last Brigade series. It is best described as a speculative military techno-thriller (I’ll let you, the reader, fit that into whichever genre you deem appropriate). When I initially spoke with Mr. Webb, he described to me a futuristic Clancy-esque thriller with shades of Mark Greaney; I admit to being both interested and skeptical, as I am a huge fan of both of these authors. Little did Mr. Webb know…

Wellington's retreat up the road towards Waterloo by keeping off the French and were also involved at Waterloo. They were involved in one of the best known events of the battle - the charge of the British heavy cavalry or The Charge of the Union Brigade as it became known (because there was three regiments involved and the other two were English and Scottish). The Irish Major General Sir William Ponsoby was in charge of the cavalry. This charge occurred when a French infantry attack was…

Endurance and Survival in the Journey for Cacciato In Tim O’ Brien’s novel, Going after Cacciato, the Vietnam War has presented Spec four Paul Berlin and members of his brigade with many problems as they chase after the lost and (possibly mentally challenged) Cacciato. Berlin and his fellow soldiers regularly experience endurance and survival as they face trials on the trek to Paris from their Vietnam station. The theme of endurance and survival seems to be the biggest and most…

noncommissioned officer. SFC Miller has risen to every challenge and exemplified what it means to be a true Military Police professional. SFC Millers pursuit of excellence is apparent in his accomplishment of many accolades to include; 101st Sustainment Brigade Soldier…