Lieutenant Colonel

Thailand. He made billion in the telecommunication industry before becoming the prime minister in 2001. He is truly a risk taker who takes the risk of almost every opportunity encountered. He left his iron rice bowl job in the police force as a lieutenant colonel and started the Shinawatra Company in 1987 to sell software, data communication, pager and mobile facility. At that time, all these businesses are relatively unheard of in Thailand and most parts of the world. However, being an…

It is important for people to make the right choice when voting for political figures. Who people vote for effects everyone. The people we elect to office are going to be there for a while so it’s important that they stand for the right values. The only way we are going to know what they stand for is if we are willing to take the time to research it and find out. If we are going to vote we need to make sure we make an informed vote otherwise we should not vote at all. It is important to know…

BATTLE ANALYSIS PAPER GENERAL HEINZ GUDERIAN AT THE BATTLE OF SEDAN CPT James Lough AVCCC 17-02 SG2 21 April 2017 Famous for its ability to strike quickly during World War II, the German Army harnessed blitzkrieg, “lightning war,” to bring about swift victories. Relying on mobile forces and concentrating firepower the rapid maneuver caused confusion at all levels enemy armies. This gave the Germans a huge advantage in trying to prevent the gridlock of World War I. Blitzkrieg would…

Identification and Evaluation of Sources This investigation examines the historical question of “to what extent did the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1874 lead to the Great Sioux War of 1876?”. One key source chosen to support this investigation is a treaty written in 1868 between the the United States (U.S.) government and the Native American nations of the Dakota Territory regarding ownership and land rights of the Black Hills. The other source is a firsthand account from a Cheyenne woman that…

ideals presented in the war and it is entirely based on their encounters. The battle of Ia Drang Valley is significant in that it is the first contact made between Vietnamese troops and the 1st Battalion and 7th Cavalry division which was led by Lieutenant Colonel Harold G. Moore. The 1st Battalion and the 7th Calvary were at the front of the war, as they fought the major battle of the entire Vietnam War. Moore's primary job was to conduct a reconnaissance in force in the area of Chu Pong. He…

The Civil War in the United States leads to a huge shift in history with Black men being slackened from their chain. The war has also been considered by many historians to be the most destructive war the United States has ever entered with more wounded soldiers than in any other conflicts had. In this war, the Union and the Confederacy Confederate were two considerable forces, for they had have talented people on both sides. Amidst those outstanding generals and strategists, Abraham Lincoln and…

Although he learned cobbling skills well enough, the world as seen by the sailors was too much a lure for the 13 year old the Fulstow lad. He knew of dangers however, as it was common for seaman to descend on Fulstow, press-ganging men into the navy. Fulstow was a prime target due to its proximity to Great Grimsby and known toughness of its men. He knew also that, in choosing to runaway from his master shoemaker, Robinson would become a wanted apprentice. There would be a public announcement…

“We knew the world would not be the same,” Robert Oppenheimer says slowly [1]. He swallows, and continues, keeping his eyes downcast. “A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.” This man, known as the stalwart powerhouse behind the Manhattan Project, now stumbles over his words. He wipes his eyes dry, trying to keep his voice level. “I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and…

took place kindled an alarmed reaction from the British media and government. In particular the Zeppelins raids upset the British government. The Germans used this effective strategy from 29th July 1914 to the 11th of November 1918. In 1914, Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Swinton and fellow supporters put forward the idea of a new armoured, fighting vehicle that had the ability to support infantry troops into battle. These machines would have to cope with the rough…

Since the start of the twentieth century, changes have happened quicker than ever before. A man living in the early 1900s would barely recognize most of the innovations used in the late 1900s. A soldier fighting near the end of the First World War would not be able to comprehend the technology used from the end of the Second World War. Technological advancements due to war positively influenced today’s society. With the aid of literary pieces; constructive changes due to wars in fields such as…