Lieutenant Colonel

Among the British commanders he received a reputation of being a first class leader of irregular forces. Hughes was appointed to a political post as Minister of Militia and Defence in October 1911, even thought he had set a reputation for he is utterly intolerant of those who are religious. He was very much disliked by the French Canadians because of his reputation. Hughes supported the importance of clothing, arms, and munitions. Hughes sponsored the progression of the long and heavy Ross rifle…

A few good men Comparative Analysis Obedience to authority is something that is drilled into almost every child in almost every culture. We've been taught to always obey your elders, and always listen to the directions given. All throughout school you’ve been made to not question the system or what the teachers tell you. This contributes to later on in the life of military personnel, who are made into soldiers with blinding loyalty. But is it really loyalty, or is it obedience to authority in…

Alexander Hamilton was one of the important pioneers in the early formation of the American government. He participated in Washington's Revolutionary War from 1777 to 1781. After the war, Hamilton co-wrote the famous 'Federalist' Papers with John Jay and James Madison, which served as a primary source for Constitutional interpretation. Hamilton signed his essays as 'Publius'. President Washington appointed Hamilton as the country's first Secretary of the Treasury in 1789. He held this post until…

If you were alive in the 1920s the chance of you knowing who Billy Sunday was is very high. Billy Sunday played Major League Baseball for 8 years. Sunday's personality, outlook, and athleticism made him popular with the fans, as well as with his teammates. Sunday got recruited because of his speed and his energetic outfield play. Billy could run the bases in 14 seconds, and often was top in the League for stolen bases. He was captain of Pittsburgh Alleghenys for the 1888 season and gained a…

themselves as being deprived from French colonial rule. One of the parties involved was Ali La Pointe, a rebellious man who was imprisoned and eventually rose to become one of the leaders of the National Liberation Front. The contrasting party is Lieutenant-Colonel Mathieu, who is…

In the aftermath of the First World War, the victors imposed upon defeated Germany all the long-sought dreams of the Western liberal nations. The German Empire’s armaments, armies, planes, and sea-power were unceremoniously thrown on the chopping block. A new democratic constitution was given to them at Weimar and the Emperor was driven out while nonentities were elected in his place. Beneath the fragile veneer of a new democratic order raged the fury of the still mighty yet defeated German…

Clyde, Ohio is a town located in Sandusky County about 40 miles southeast of Toledo. The city has a population of approximately 6,000 people. The community was founded by a young lieutenant who fought in many Indian wars. The town was not originally named Clyde. Before they were renamed Clyde, the city was called Centreville. The city was renamed after Clyde, New York, which was the hometown of an early resident. Clyde has a few prominent citizens that left their mark in their life and in their…

quickly changed it so he wouldn't be rejected. Grant was only earning average grades. He was decent at math and geology but was amazing at horsemanship. In 1843 he graduated West Point. His plan was to resign after four years of service. Lieutenant Grant was stationed at St. Louis, Missouri. This is where he met his future wife, Julia Dent. In 1844 Grant proposed and Julia accepted. Before the wedding Grant needed to go to Mexico for duty. Grant was a quartermaster during the Mexican…

of Hamilton, the author states, “The valor dubbed him the title, Little Lion.” This is a reference to King Richard the Lion heart. After being offered many jobs by officers in an army, he finally offered to be part of Washington’s staff and lieutenant colonel of the army. This also led him to meet many of Washington’s close friends. The most important including, Philip Schuyler, John Laurens, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (Lafayette), and his enemy and friend, Aaron Burr. Each of these…

to join the Patriots in their protest of commercial business regulations and British-imposed taxes. Later, he involved himself in the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Long Island, Germantown, Brandywine Creek, and Princeton, and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Continental Army. During his time of service, General George…