Conscription

World War II was a devastating event after just 20 years of peace between nations. Although the Allies declaring war on Germany, after the invasion of Poland, was the official start of the Second World War, there were many other factors that led to an outbreak of conflict in 1939. The Treaty of Versailles was the main reason for Germany forcing the Allies into another war but there was also the Great Depression, Adolf Hitler, the Nazi Party and the Appeasement policy. The Treaty of Versailles…

often included in what is called the ‘Crisis of the Roman Republic’ was an extended period of time in which Rome teetered between political stability and political chaos. During this period, the military underwent massive overhauls, changing from conscription oriented to a standing, professional army, based around personal allegiance to the commanding general. However, though the element of personal loyalty was a direct result of the changes that the army saw in the early 1st century B.C. and…

The battle of July 1-3, 1863 was fought at a town called, Gettysburg, which was the intersection of the principle streets, in Pennsylvania, while Gen. Lee was gone to Maryland and Pennsylvania through Virginia 's Shenandoah Valley. The fight was a serial of forth and back of their past positions between the armed forces. Armed force of Potomac (90,000 men under Gen. George G. Meade) and the Confederate armed force (75,000 man of Northern Virginia Army under Gen. Robert E. Lee) met up in a three…

draft instituted in 1969, and the Kent State protest in 1970, in which the National Guard shot and killed four students, there was plenty for the media to report, and plenty for the public to be critical of. The young men fleeing to Canada to avoid conscription earned the sympathy of the American public, their stories were shared on the news and wrought outrage from the…

The Smith family of 4 is a French Canadian family who moved to Banff, Alberta in 1904. The immigration was because of the impact of Clifford Sifton who needed new farming workers to populate Western Canada (Canada 's plains). They moved with their two youthful children from Paris, France. They settled close to a farm which became theirs and near numerous new immigrants from different places. Alberta was totally an alternate affair for the family however they cherished the new enterprise in their…

The First World War went down as the deadliest conflict in history, with over 17 million deaths and 20 million injuries ("WW1 Casualties"). Although, what possible reason could ‘justify’ over 37 million casualties? Like many historical events, WW1 transpired in wake from equally influential events, like a domino effect. In 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip sparked the initial outbreak of fighting, and WW1 began. Yet, this wasn’t the sole reason for war. Many…

Introduction In this essay, I will illustrate information regarding the Way of War and the existed of this war throughout our history. Also, throughout this article, I will describe the American way of War and the different assessments of the American Way of War. Furthermore, this document will challenge the wide-ranging group of some of the many obvious explanations of the American Way of War. Moreover, throughout this paper, I will hunt ways to outline the American Way of War and…

England’s ruling system by a parliament started in 1215, after the Magna Carta was signed. The basic concept was; No one is above the law, people who are taxed would have representation, and the right to a fair trial. James VI of Scotland became King James I after Queen Elizabeth died. James claimed he answered only to God, which meant his life was going to be cut short sooner or later. Criticizers of the Anglican Church were Dissenters, and the Puritans were exactly that, wanting to…

As a society, we try to see good in people wherever we are. Our societal norm is constructed and based on the common good and working for others not because we have to but because we want to and need change. I have come to learn and admire now one of my favorite social justice icon that has worked for the poor and by the poor for a change in the social justice system. Dorothy Day (1897-1980), started her life as a simple journalist. For her time, she was considered as a very outgoing and a…

When Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was drafted and then later became law, it was seen as a liberal and progressive policy. This policy today may not seem liberal or progressive, but for the time it was perceived as that when President Bill Clinton signed this legislation in 1993. This policy, like many other polices, received backlash from both sides of the political spectrum along with military leaders, as they feared that the “mere presence of homosexuals in the armed forces would undermine morale”.…