Colonel of the Regiment

foundations, capturing enemy regimental colors were a great honor as opposed to losing a color which was considered a defeat. In todays event, rehearsals begin in early April and pass through two reviews, one from the Major General and the other from the Colonel in charge. These rehearsals occur in full ceremonial dress and the reviewers takes the salute at the time. On the day of the ceremony, the guards start by…

Civil War, over 179, 000 black soldiers served in the Union Army. Edward Zwick's 1989 film Glory explores one of the Civil War's first all-black volunteer regiment through the narration of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick). After serving at the Battle of Antietam, Colonel Shaw is offered the command of the first all-African-American regiment. During his leadership, Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, are confronted with discrimination from both Confederate soldiers…

people of the Union Army faced many challenges and had many successes. The 54th Regiment, the treatment of the African American soldiers, and their other roles as soldiers were three other areas that affected the African American soldiers. The issue of the 54th Regiment gave African Americans the freedom to fight in the Civil War. The regiment was called by Governor John A. Andrew in Massachusetts 1863. The 54th Regiment didn't only just grant African Americans the right to fight in the Civil…

Full Battle Analysis of the Conflict at Chipyong-Ni Throughout the history of the world, there have been conflicts between countries and their neighbors. Many of these conflicts have resulted in wars that have raged on across borders and homelands. Some of the most defining battles throughout our world history have taken place overseas in foreign land where the enemy has the supreme advantage. One of the most decisive and important battles in the worlds history was the Battle of Chipyong-Ni.…

Wisconsin with Ninetieth Indiana at their right followed ready to support at a moment’s notice. Sixth Wisconsin reported that as soon as the column began moving, the enemy opened fire on their unit. The immediate blast disabled 13 men. Nevertheless, the regiment began continued momentum forward towards the enemy. When Sixth Wisconsin passed the cornfield and reached the wood, Company I was deployed to the left and Company C deployed to the right. Sixth and Second Wisconsin were receiving fire…

command principles. Colonel Puller, an example of one such leader, was the Commander for the 1st Marine Regiment during the invasion and battle of Peleliu. Throughout the 7 days of fighting, he successfully demonstrated the principles of mission command through his use of: building cohesive teams through mutual trust, providing a clear commander’s intent, exercising disciplined initiative, and accepting prudent risk. Even though sustaining over 50 percent casualties in his regiment and having…

a hero for the lives she saved and courage she put forth. Sybil Ludington strived to help our country win independence. In the late 1700s, a woman’s place was to keep house, but Sybil decided that was not the life for her. With her father being Colonel Henry Ludington, commander of the Duchess County Militia, Sybil was given an unlikely chance to fight for our country April…

Major-General Sir Isaac Brock KB was a British Army officer and administrator from Guernsey. Brock was assigned to Lower Canada in 1802. Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commanded his regiment in Upper Canada successfully for many years. He was promoted to major general, and became responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States. While many in Canada and Britain believed war could be averted, Brock began to ready the army and militia for what was to come. When…

receive the same pay as a white soldier of the same rank. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and his men were one of the main units in the assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. The 54th Massachusetts was the first black unit for the US Army and paved the way for so many after, and also dissolved many stereotypes. President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1963, at that…

Elizabeth Freeman’s mistress struck her with a hot fireplace shovel, “Mum Bett” sought refuge with friends. Lemuel Hayes fought at Lexington and Concord for the minutemen. Saul Matthews was enslaved when he enlisted as a soldier under Colonel Josiah Parker, a commander in the Virginia militia. Thomas Peters was enslaved and living in North Carolina when, encouraged by Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation, he escaped to the British. Salem Poor was a hero of the Battle…