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’The center of gravity means something to everyone, but not the same to anyone’ (Saxman, 1992 p. 4) Introduction Since Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz’s treatise of On War was pub-lished in 1832 (Clausewitz, 1989 p. XI), the world has changed. Indeed, one could argue that Clausewitz, developing his theories, was never able to visualize dynamic and complex environment of contemporary warfare, fighting the enemies like al Qaeda or little green men, likewise, envisioned new domains…

During the first half of the nineteenth century, Germany was lagging behind most European countries in its industrialization. This industrialization is referring to the Industrial Revolution where Europe saw improvements in many different industries, such as textile, iron, transportation and agriculture. This revolution was something that “all European countries, eventually experienced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.” This was affecting the German economy, and with Germany…

baffling magnitude and complicated problem. The war had changed the balance of power in Europe, remove colonial empires and political disturbance within nations. One of the concerns was the broken down of the U.S wartime alliance with the Soviet Union. After the fall of Nazi’s regime, the Soviets were forcing their influence of communism and military control over the region. While the white house insisted that the European nation should follow the American path by open their minds the ideas…

Throughout the 1960s, the country of Germany was in a political crisis. The Eastern communists of Germany, who were owned by the Soviet Union, were unhappy to realize that many people were escaping the reality of communism to live in Western Germany. Upset and angry, East Germany decided to build a wall in order to split up the country in the center of Berlin. The Berlin Wall was a symbol of detachment of the government politically and physically. However, during the years of the “Iron Curtain”…

In 1917, two revolutions happened that would change the future of Russia forever. In March, the strikes, and rebellion has caused the abdication of the Tsar Nicholas II, and the Provisional Government coming to power, and in October, the Bolsheviks had gained power to overtake the Provisional Government, and be the sole rulers of Russia. 1. March Revolution From 1894 to 1917, Russia was ruled by Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. During time of innovation, Russia was still clinging…

“Considering the post Cold War international relations, one may argue that “nuclear deterrence” is still relevant in promoting world peace”. The post Cold War era indicates the period when the Collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to the present. The nuclear deterrence strategy gained more prominence as a military strategy regarding the use of nuclear weapons during Cold War. Nuclear deterrence is a way to inhibit a country’s intended aggression moves by threatening a more powerful adversary with…

examination of the application of the Yalta declaration on liberated Europe” (Moradiellos 81). The problem with this list was that the agenda and the proposals were based on the problems that were created by the political and military hegemony of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. The Soviets proposed the following issues: “the discussion on Germany but specified as vital questions the issues of war reparations and the division of the German navy […] the future of the Italian colonies in Africa…

Davis Service Group is mature on the existing business and the model is successful. The European Union market has a great potential market where goods and services could flow freely. Besides, Euro is widely used and English is the most popular language. Thus there is little barrier on the expansion of Davis Service Group to do the horizontal growth…

Putin the Terrible Power is one of the main goal for all of mankind. Whether in a game, war, or life, a thirst for power has and forever will drive humans. Developing throughout the 17th century and after, foreign leaders have taken advantage of the world in an attempt to gain power, and influence. The film “Icarus” by Bryan Fogel, evidences how Vladimir Putin and Russia interfered with their athletes, allowing and encouraging athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. This comes in an…

General Eisenhower contributed positively to Operation Overlord indeed to counter attack the Nazi German’s. In April 1943 the COSSAC, chief of staff to the supreme allied commander was established (Facts on File). A year later, general Eisenhower led 100,000 troops over the English channel into Nazi-occupied France, to liberate all lost territory (Britannica). From June 6th till June 9th, Eisenhower miraculously invaded Normandy and sparked the downfall of Nazi Germany. Operation Overlord was…