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He enlisted at the age of 14 but his father extricated him from the Austrian army by informing the authorities of his true age! By the time he was old enough to be conscripted, the war was almost over. Weimar Germany, where Asad recreates the intellectual and…

the war was over, found themselves in their new land that included Canada, England, Australia, and Sierra Leone. American Slaves that were sent to take the place of their white owners were common in the ranks of the patriots. The British promises of freedom attracted these slaves, that were enlisted this particular way, and British commanding officers encouraged these rebel slaves to run away towards British lines. Run away they did, and about eight hundred to a thousand rebel slaves were lost…

civil rights activist, Alex Haley. The content of the story was derived from several interviews with Malcolm X, conducted by Haley, beginning in 1963 up until Malcolm’s assassination in 1965. After dropping out from Alcorn State University, Haley enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard at the age of 18. At first, Haley was a steward, because it was one of the only jobs open to people of color. During World War II, Haley had gained an interest in storytelling, and by the war’s end the Coast Guard…

“you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future’’. No matter what everything is connected from the music you listen to , too the day Hitler invaded poland. What you do now will change history. The deadliest war in human history with millions of casualties and even more civilians killed, all caused by one man, Adolf Hitler. Hitler got his hatred for the jews during WW1 on the western…

A theme ever-present in a large majority of poetry is conflict. Conflict can manifest in many different forms in the world and poetry, being a great form of social commentary, discusses the impact these forms of conflict have on the world. A diverse selection of authors discuss the themes of ethical conflict, romantic conflict, conflict in war, and existential conflict in their work. The theme of ethical conflict is highly predominant in the poetry of Langston Hughes, George Watsky, and Seamus…

Fallen Chief Crazy Horse was perhaps one of the greatest war leaders of the Lakota people, his reputation and prestige as a courageous and fearless warrior was acknowledged by his enemies and allies alike. He is remembered for being one of the bravest of warriors always riding at the front of a charge. In his lifetime he counted more than two hundred coups which exceeding the likes of other respected warriors such as Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and Sitting Bull. If Crazy Horse had lived in an…

War has a dark, funny way of underlining the incongruities of warfare. Irony has a strong presence in Erich Maria Remarque's novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. Set in the German lines of the Western Front in the First World War, Paul Baumer and other young men, such as Albert and Müller, volunteer to be soldiers after their schoolteachers persuaded them. At the front, they admire Kat for his practical skills and reliable instincts. On the opposite is Himmelstoss, a largely inept leader who…

Other non-white peoples of the United States joined in the fight for freedom, but their experiences differed. Mexican-American soldiers, during World War II, did not face segregation within the military, and they placed themselves in the same ranks as white soldiers. Latino soldiers fought on the front lines in integrated units that allowed them greater access to heroism and glory. Also, over 45,000 Native American soldiers served in the United States military. The most prominent of this group…

We all know that an All Volunteer Force (AVF) has been the norm since President Richard Nixon inaugurated it in 1973. The AVF definitely proved to be the right decision and to this day we have the best military in the world. Our military will continue to get better, more professional, and more educated as the years pass by. What is incomprehensible is how we as Americans take the AVF for granted and do not educate or influence our youth to serve proudly in our country. While conscription is…

usually done by the men of low rank. But for some, contribution meant disguising themselves as men to fight in the Continental Army. The legendary Deborah Sampson is one of the most popular examples of this. As a twenty-three year old woman she understood herself and her capabilities and saw the need for recruits in the continental army. Because of her unique upbringing, she obtained the labor skills of both men and women. Enticed by both the cause and the pay, she enlisted as an…