Ōnin War

Rise through Force: European Hegemony and the Military Revolution With the dawn of the second millennium (C.E.), the bulk of Europe existed as a relative backwater and there was little foreseeable evidence that this fragmented conglomerate of fiefdoms would eventually surge forth to control a better part of the known and unknown world. But surge forth it did, and by the twentieth-century the West , for better or worse, had come to dominate and influence societies around the globe. As the…

“It was a pleasure to burn (1)”. In the opening line of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, something is already burning. The portrait of a morally conflicted fireman in a bleak, book-burning society’s cover bears a box of matches; the main character douses things with kerosene for a living. Fire has to be be a prevalent symbol throughout the book. Yet, is it a completely negative symbol? How does it relate to other symbols, such as the river, and the phoenix? How do all of these symbols connect to…

All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel about war. A Novel about suffering, loss, and the cold and sad realization that one young man came to about the realities of war. That young man is Paul Baumer. Paul is a very fluid and inconsistent character, he is constantly developing and changing his views on his circumstances. This is the cause of confusion for many, but also the reason that this is such a riveting and powerful book that has affected and will continue to affect all generations. His…

was providing first aid to. This is just one of the many experiences Clara Barton had during the Civil War. When Clara Barton volunteered to help some soldiers, she did not expect to become the “Angel of the Battlefield”. She had left teaching to work as a copyist. She ended up having a huge impact during the Civil War, where she nursed for many soldiers in many different battles. When the Civil War ended, she further helped soldier and their families by working the Missing Soldiers Office. And…

Salva from Along Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park when though a personal and physical journey. After hearing gunshots Salva has to run from home with people he did not know and walk to a refugee camp. He had to run from his home because there was a war going on in Sudan at the time. Throughout Salvas journey he change a lot or the better. Salva's personal journey impacted him by making him a leader, self sufficient, and confident. Throughout Salvas journey he became a leader and a person that…

Knowles makes a compelling story about two teenagers, Gene and Phineas, going through life during the time of war. These teenagers were best of friends at their high school, Devon. Being friends, they both brought out the worst and the best in the other, yet they both sacrificed something more important for humanity, during a time where friendships and humanity were betrayed most by an evil called war. Gene, being a competitive person, acquired thinking process in which his friendship with…

surroundings affect the pureness or innocence of something is shown through the story in Sara Novic’s book, “Girl at War”. The book goes through a time of war in Croatia and focuses on one particular family, especially one character, to show how war can shape their future. Novic introduces a main character named Ana, who throughout her life has to deal with her past of living through the civil war in Croatia. Throughout the book Ana is shown making decisions that are the direct effect of her…

In the history of war, man has struggled to analyze and understand conflict from various points of view. In the big picture, no one strategy or concept can successfully analyze a particular conflict for the mere fact that these concepts were developed with an eye on history. Having historical examples does not completely encompass all aspects of modern warfare, as no two conflicts are exactly the same. In this essay I will attempt to compare and contrast the theoretical war strategies or…

The Struggle for North America The seizing of North America by the Europeans is done largely without weapons. Of course weapons and warfare play a large part, but the Europeans don’t sail over and begin conquering their New World. European exploration began with the desire for trade and to spread religion. Finding the Indians offered them the chance to do both. These people had never seen anything like the Europeans and were mostly receptive to new goods to trade, and were willing to listen to…

Joint Force 2025 requires general capabilities in a global surveillance and strike (GSS) network, naval ships and air investments and ensuring cyber technology outpaces adversaries. These capabilities are needed based on the current strategic direction and global security environment. Satellites and cyber technology will be part of the design of the system. The U.S. military will be able to strike quickly and remain engaged for increased periods while additional forces move to the area of…