Military Police: Enemy Prisoners of War

North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. The war officially began in 1954 when Ho Chi Minh and his communist Viet Minh party arose to power in the North Vietnam (“Vietnam War History”). Vietnam was very different than other war the US fought. Unlike previous wars, the enemy used guerilla tactics. Even though the US used similar tactics during the American Revolution, they were unprepared. The US became accustom to trench warfare and rushing the enemy during the World Wars. In reaction to their lack of…

of fighting countries boiled to their peaks by the end of World War I. The end of the war left countries left in ruins financially, geographically, and even governmentally. Influential countries, such as Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, experienced change on a much more dramatic level. Revolutions were sparked by ordinary citizens and fueled by the desire to fix what had been done in the government both during and before the war. Russia had been lagging behind the rest of Europe when it…

president Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler head of the government (Bachrach 16). Two years later the nation’s already frail democracy was quickly turned into a military dictatorship, where the single party was kept in power by force (Olympic).…

Since the Swing Boys had been categorized as politically oppositional prisoners at Moringen youth detention camp, they were all held together in the same block. This meant that they could mutually support each other. Together, they secretly sang popular swing titles like 'Jeepers, Creepers,' 'Caravan,' 'Some Of These Days,' 'The Flat Foot Floogie,' 'Sweet Sue, Just You,' or 'Goody Goody.' Like their fellow prisoners, they had to work days as forced laborers at a munitions factory. But since…

incursion from 1979-1989. The United States was openly supporting and sponsoring these anti communist rebels. This is the rise and infancy of Osama bin laden , a Saudi, who becomes a freedom fighter and hero. Rebel fighters from Afghanistan are in a military lull after the defeat of the Soviets. The "Taliban" Afghani Muslim fundamentalist slowly take over the tribal regions of Afghanistan and institute…

later look back and view the Gettysburg as a decisive turning point in the war, and also as the beginning of the end of the Confederacy. 2. The Conscription Act made a majority of the northerners furious, mainly because of the commutation fee of three hundred dollars to buy their way out of service. That amount of money was an average year’s pay for an unskilled laborer which led to claims that it was a “rich man’s war, and a poor man’s fight.” About a fifth of the men drafted refused to…

The United Sates Army formed in 1775 when the need for a militia arose during the Revolutionary War. The necessity for such service is the result of the population’s need for defense and protection. Like many occupations, the Army serves the civilian population’s needs through protection and defense. What makes the Army a true profession though, is a unique set of standards and ethical values that embody each person that accepts the calling to serve for the country. These standards come from…

growing up in the military. He graduated 50th in his class from the United States Military in 1837, and after assisted soldiers in the Seminole War. Early later became an attorney, but his career was interrupted when he chose to fight in the Mexican War. He voted against secession, but later joined the confederacy. Early rose through the ranks until he became a lieutenant general. Described as eccentric, outspoken, opinionated, and a bad old man, he was a strong figure throughout the war. Even…

After world war 1 a Vietnamese patriot named Nguyen or Ho Chi Minh hoped to go to the 1919 Paris peace conference in hopes to free Vietnam from French control but like many other people he is ignored. The start of world war 2 happened with japan entering the war in September 27th, 1940. They managed to take control of parts of the French territory now known as Laos Cambodia and Vietnam. The next year the Viet minh is founded a group that tries to get Vietnam’s independence. In March 9th, 1945…

agency. Eastern Depot was created by Zhu Yuan Zhang’s fourth son Zhu Di. Western Depot was created by Zhu Jian Shen, Ming Dynasty’s eighth emperor. The most famous Jinyiwei was created by Hong Wu Emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang himself, it functioned as secret polices to stabilize the dynasty since the Ming Dynasty was just founded. Jinyiwei, literally meaning the “brocade-clad guard”. They were created in Hongwu fifteen years (1382), created by HongWu Emperor. They are directly…