Ludwig von Bertalanffy

In recent years, history has shown that many wars took certain common patterns. There are many theories surrounding the nature of war based on the patterns that a war tends to take. Clausewitz in particular, in his book “On War” gives his thoughts on the nature of war some of which can arguably be considered not conclusive enough. However, his thoughts and those of many others have played a great role in helping strategists make decisions. This essay is based on the argument that war tends…

civilizations. The ways that war is fought has changed since that time and several military strategists have put forth theories and concepts to influence the development of the tactics used as well as the operational and strategic policies employed. Karl von Clausewitz and Antoine-Henri Jomini are two of history?s most well know military strategists. Clausewitz?s theories, concepts, and strategies have come to be known as Clausewitzian, while Jomini?s are known as Scientific. Clausewitzian…

The Demise Of The Great “Hindenburg” T he era of the Hindenburg along with all other airships of it’s time came to an explosive end all in one unexpected day. Put that aside for now but I promise to readdress that topic soon enough, but first I shall explain it’s long journey to it’s inevitable destruction. The great airship that was given the iconic name of “Hindenburg” was constructed by America’s enemy at the time, Nazi Germany itself. First of all, you need to know that it was the…

The tragedy of losing brothers in arms left and right on the front lines of the goriest war in times past is petrifying and traumatizing. In “Soldier’s Home” by Ernest Hemingway introduces a lonely soldier’s voyage back to life after returning from World War 1. The lives of the soldiers that fought in the war are overlooked and overseen for what events they have encountered and the pain they suffered internally. Ernest Hemingway is a hero whether he encountered the traumatic stresses of war or…

Rockets Rockets are tall thin vehicles that are equipped with an engine. A rocket engine functions by burning fuel. Rockets turn the fuel into hot gas, pushing the gas out of its back, making the rocket move forward. Robert Hutchings Goddard is deemed the father of rocket science. Many have contributed to the develop ment of rockets, but the studies of a certain few have been recognized and had an impact on the world of rockets. Russian Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky published Rocket…

Kevin Jakub CSCI 215 September 25, 2014 Pioneer Paper John Neumann was born December 28, 1903 in Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian-born American mathematician. name to become John Von Neumann. He was a As an adult, he appended Von to his He was a so called child prodigy and became one of the world’s foremost mathematicians by his mid-twenties. John had a gift for math that took on the paths that influenced quantum theory, automata theory, economics, and defense planning. He pioneered game theory and…

Famous tattoo artist and tattoo parlour owner, Kat Von D once said: "I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach." I admire the fact that she is courageous enough to display the story of her life on her body for everyone to see. However, what do you think would happen if this famous entrepreneur and say a woman of the same age, with the same amount of experience and the same qualifications were…

From 1862-1890, German Chancellor and Prussian Statesman Otto Von Bismarck utilized a foreign policy known as Realpolitik. Realpolitik is politics/diplomacy based on practical and logical political possibilities that completely excludes morals and ethics from decisions. Bismarck utilized this foreign policy in order to expand Prussia’s rule over Germany while minimizing any casualties or war from Prussia itself by manipulating other countries and people in order to achieve certain goals. For…

Lexey Seligman Mr. Sperisen Spring Research Paper May 13, 2015 Title For the rest of the world, World War 1 ended November 11, 1918. But for Germany, it continued on within the after effects of the War, mostly during the years of 1933 until such time as 1939. The First World War had an atrocious impact in regards to Germany. When the war had ended, Germany, along with other major countries, signed the Treaty of Versailles. After the signing of the treaty, Germany had a major downfall. This…

The answer to this perplexing question lies on how the French viewed the outside world. By turning Egypt into an object to be visited and observed, the event organizers created an image of Egypt as something set apart from Europe that could be acquired. In a very real sense, the exhibit made the French ponder how their own unique culture compared to that of the Egyptians. As a result, this had the unintended consequences of stirring French nationalism and a desire for empire, especially when…