Militia

the film Battle of Algiers it is very present. The opening of the movie for example when the man is forced to wear the military uniform and expose the man in the wall and his family in hiding , lays out a narrative of a current conflict with the militia and the citizens of the town. Which is an example of both third cinema and neorealism, because one of the traits of both is that there is some type of political or social issue occurring which is shown in that seen. Another direct influence…

mother country, Britain. The United States had advantages to claiming victory, such as support from foreign aid and fighting on their territory. Although the poorly prepared militia worried the Americans, George Washington was successful in turning them into real soldiers, with the help of the other nations arming the militia. It really helped that many colonists and political leaders supported the war and that the military was fighting for an important cause: their liberty. The American victory…

that had just left Martin 's home. The three of them took down the British soldiers, which ended in bloodshed. (11) Martin used his hatchet and knives on the remaining soldiers, freeing his son. Martin and his boys then travel to a South Carolina militia camp, where he accepts a Colonel…

Emmerich, written by Robert Rodat, and the producers were Dean Devlin and Mark Gordon, and the composer was John Williams. Some of the main actors are Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Chris Cooper, and Logan Lerman. This fictionalized movie is based on a militia in the American Revolutionary war who is helping the Continental army defeat the British so they can have independence. This film had three Academy Award nominations, it was also nominated for other awards and won many too. Critics scored this…

hounorable Minister of Militia, Sam Hughes. The audience, being made up of English speaking people from Ontario would most likely share a similar viewpoint. The writter defends Hughes by reflecting on his achievements. The writter states that “Hughes has done more for the war effort than any other Canadian. He has recruited thousands of volunteers and raised thousands of dollars.” The writter further defends Sam Hughes by providing facts about his work as Minister of Militia. When Canada…

However, by the time the militia arrived at Pittsburg, the insurgents had already dispersed and most could not be found. Nonetheless, a few who were captured by the militia were charged with treason. However, a scarcity of evidence and the inability of the prosecution team to find witnesses hampered the trials. However, two men, Philip Weigel and…

gorilla, is a species that has endured countless conflicts that have damaged their chance of survival. The Congo is a nation rich in minerals and resources, but with that said, they are also a nation rich in corruption. Due to an influx of rebels and militias there has been an ongoing civil war, lasting decades. War and illegally mined goods has been disadvantageous to the living conditions of the Congolese people and to the Congo’s environment. Mountain gorillas have been poached, hunted, and…

The Night Watch by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn is completed in 1642, at the peak of the Dutch Golden Age, it is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It is a group portrait of a militia company. These were groups of able-bodied men who, if the need arose, could be called upon to defend the city or put down riots. The painting is an oil painting on a canvas that depicts the company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq and his lieutenant, Willem van Ruytenburgh, surrounded by…

claimed him as a citizen, but Jackson, himself, claimed to be a citizen of South Carolina. Andrew Jackson grew up poor and the child of Irish immigrants, so he never had an education, and in 1780, when he was 13, Andrew Jackson joined the American militia to fight in the American Revolution. During this time, Andrew Jackson also decided to get an “education”. Andrew Jackson read books on law and educated himself. Soon, Andrew Jackson had become a lawyer and worked in Tennessee. This is where…

Patrick Henry was an early American lawyer with a passion for his country. Henry is famous for his speech that ends with the words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” He was not pleased with some of the happenings going on in America. Henry was fiercely opposed to British tax ideas, and because he opposed other Virginians ideas, he described himself as,”…not a Virginian; I am an American.” (Andrews) Henry knew war was around the corner and expressed his opinion at the Second Virginia…