Lieutenant Colonel

Benjamin West (October 10, 1738 - March 11, 1820) was a recognized American history painter. He painted within and around the times of the American War of Independence and the Seven Years War. For many years he served as the president of the Royal Academy in London. The British Crown took an interest in him and, he was offered knighthood. He turned this down because he believed his desires should be art. "Art is the representation of human beauty, ideally perfect in design, graceful and noble in…

Introduction On the second day of July 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was assigned to the far left of the Union line at the critical position of Little Round Top. With no other available options or ammunition, the 20th Battalion of Maine executed a bayonet charge led by Chamberlain at Confederate General John B. Hood’s approaching troops. Chamberlain’s act of courageousness and stoutheartedness led to the retreat of Hood’s men, the successful…

changed when they had to shoot and kill an Ugandan soldier. They first used a pistol with a suppressor on it to, but when the Ugandan sat back up, another soldier shot, only with an unsuppressed weapon. A firefight ensued, and almost instantly, lieutenant colonel Yonatan Netanyahu was shot. Later, he would succumb to his wounds("Jonathan Netanyahu"). They stormed the airport and killed all 7 of the terrorists and more than 45 Ugandan soldiers. In the end, only 3 of the 106 hostages…

Carleton's death Catherine Bell remarries is wedded to Thomas Skelton. On May 21 of 1742, Carleton who was 17 years old at the time was appointed as an ensign which in the 3 following years he will make his to becoming a Lieutenant. A few years later, Sir Guy Carleton was promoted to Lieutenant…

drilled into as he drilled his ancillary in military strategies. For instance, he went to City College of New York and graduated with the towering rank in ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps), Cadet Colonel. After graduated from college, Colin Powell joined the army and entered as a second lieutenant. In two years of duty in Vietnam, he was in a helicopter crash. Even though he was…

war, stopping the American progress into Upper Canada (civility New York State Military Museum). One of Scott's regiments assaulted the British left flank, drove it back and caught the injured Major General Phineas Riall, second in charge under Lieutenant General Gordon Drummond. Darker touched base with whatever remains of his armed force and propelled rehashed assaults against the British heavy weapons specialists. Murkiness fell on unpleasant hand-to-hand battling. Around the situation of the…

Joseph Conrad’s novella, “Heart of Darkness” (Originally published by Blackwood’s Magazine, 1902) and Francis Ford Coppola’s film, “Apocalypse Now” (Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and distributed by United Artists, 1979) both told through a journey down a river to find a man named Kurtz and along the way, the men that are apart of these journeys discover the darkness of the human condition. In both, “Heart of Darkness” and “Apocalypse Now,” have river journeys that delve deeper into darkness…

Molly when her husband was being executed. He was far from selfish and considered the wants and needs of the town over his own opinions. Throughout the fight for freedom, Mayor Orden remained this unselfish, brave leader even when faced with death. Colonel Lanser took him hostage and let it be known that any action of resistance would lead to his execution. He asked the Mayor if he thought the people would still light another fuse knowing that it would result in his death. “The Mayor spoke…

Colonel Daniel Morgan is one of the most significant and influential figures in American Military History. He served as an American officer in the Revolutionary War. Morgan was known for Indian fighting methods and knew how to use a rifle. He took part in two of the most important turning points in the revolution. He was very well-known and every General wants him lead their men into battle. Little was known about the first years of Daniel Morgan’s life because he was reluctant to talk about…

the “bloody bastard” that Colonel Graff wants (118 Card). The horrific image of Peter in Enders mind shows how his mentality affects his emotions and how he reacts. Later after winning a battle against two teams, Ender says, “I don’t care about the game anymore” (Card 219). Ender begins to lose his emotions, and is later promoted to go to command school. Ender then goes on leave for 3 monthes at a lake. Colonel Graff takes Valentine to Ender to be his “therapy”. Colonel Graff says, “We need…