Napalm

After weeks of reconnaissance, on the morning of July 1, 1970, the North Vietnamese started firing mortars at the firebase. The began to besiege the Americans, in the firebase. During the siege that held on for 23 days, 75 US servicemen were killed. The battle for the hilltops raged for days. The 101st was surrounded, outnumbered almost ten to one and running low on supplies. It was only the high ground and the bravery of its defenders that kept the enemy from overrunning the FSB Ripcord. Major…

When the United States takes the place of the French in the Vietnam War, Hal Moore is chosen to train lead a battalion of soldiers using helicopters for the first time in combat. He is told to take 400 men into a landing zone in La Drang Valley even though no one has any clue as to how many soldiers the North Vietnamese have around that area. When they arrive Moore captures a Vietnamese scout who tells them they have landed right next to a base camp located in a mountain near the landing zone…

anti-communist from South Vietnam. In March 1965, U.S. sent their first troops to Vietnam, where the U.S. was using B52 Bombers, high technology, equipment, and their helicopters. The U.S. used Napalm against the Vietcong, and North Vietnam; destroying many of them at once due to the fact that once the Napalm hits, it destroys whatever is in its way. Saigon was surrounded by the North Vietnamese, and Tan Son Nhut which was an air base was under attack. President Ford wanted to save as much…

Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold perpetrated the Columbine High School massacre on April 20th, 1999. Both were seniors at the school, both kept journals largely concerned with planning the massacre, and both killed themselves at the conclusion of the shooting. Both had been bullied severely, but had friends other than each other. Harris had a history of depression and suicidal thoughts, and was prescribed medication for this. Klebold had more severe depression,…

Much of the conflict that occurs in The Quiet American, includes internal conflict of Thomas Fowler, and external conflict is characterized with his feelings and perception s of Pyle. The structure of the novel itself showcases the internal conflict with Fowler, as there are many flashbacks that reveal his feelings. Initially, he is very adamant on being uninvolved to the extent of not even having an opinion as a reporter. He prefers to be someone who simply sits back and records the events…

gases such as mustard gas utilised in World War Two still ensured there was a chance that those shot/gassed could survive (providing the wound was not near arteries or organs and troops kept their gas mask at hand) but the extreme heat of ‘ordinary’ napalm bombs (800-1,200°C ) as well as its ability to take out a large number of people at once meant that Vietnamese troops had to be very tactical to lessen the Americans’ ability to use it. The invention and progression of nuclear warfare in the…

1.3 million-3.9 million is the estimated amount of innocent civilians who died during the Vietnam War (Bia). Although the Vietnam War was difficult and demanding for soldiers, the lives of the Vietnamese civilians were forever changed. The war affected the everyday lives of civilians by either making them flee the country to safety or by the countless attacks or killings they endured. The trials that the civilians faced during this time seem unrealistic; they suffered things that some could…

therein. Just "experience with a barrel of" authentically described by Professor BL Goodlet, most scientists analyzed in detail. American researcher Harold W. Lewis suggested that if the volume of ball lightning was filled with napalm or jelly gasoline, the energy napalm ball would be equal to the energy of the ball lightning. However, the energy density in this case is several times smaller - about 50 MJ / kg, but in general it is very much! Of the many attempts to explain the nature of ball…

For years many individuals have fought to demonstrate the important of protecting our environment around the world. One of the main issues we face today is the effects of pesticides in the environment. These issues have now began to be noticed by experts and organizations because leaders such as Rachel Carson have brought them to light. Rachel Carson’s bestseller “Silent Spring”, describes various case where pesticides are dangerous and led to environment problems. Everything in our environment…

Vietnam Era It was 1967 in Lafayette, Indiana; Donna Hollis had just graduated high school. Donna had just married Robert Lancaster and changed her name to Donna Lancaster. She was only focused on her wedding, not worrying about the things going on around the world. That was until the draft. During the time they were getting married, the Vietnam War was occurring. The United States was fighting with North Vietnam in Vietnam. The Cold War had been going on since the end of World War II.…