When the Romans fell, all of Western Europe had no countries under any particular rule. Many tribes were fighting over the control of territories, but there were no forms governments or any type of national armies. The Frankish tribes seized control over large amounts of territories. The Frankish king, Charlemagne controlled and ruled a large part of Europe. Having controlled so much land, Charlemagne instituted a feudal system of government. In feudalism, the land was ruled by one power known…
States. Some came from a life of drug dealing in cities while others from a cushy life in the suburbs. On the battlefield, the men were all the same: fearless and deadly. They instructed Wright on how to wear a gas-proof suit and where to run if a sniper spots him. The “First Suicide Battalion” that he was assigned to was one of the most fearsome groups in the marines. They led the troops through the villages and put their lives at risk before any others.…
soldiers. The drones are controlled by computers at a command post. They are controlled by many miles away so no American lives can be token. If they are destroyed no lives can be token. They can be used to take out IEDs, Landmines, Suicide bombers, snipers, and anti-aircraft deposits. The drone also cost less than deploying our soldiers. In 2012 we dedicated 5 billion dollars to drones. America’s drone programs are only 1% of our annual military budget. We spend 601 billion of on troops,…
on sentry duty, or resting for a short period of time. Aside from constant artillery and sniper fire, most offensive actions were taken at night. The dark provided enough of an advantage that soldiers could leave the trenches, conduct surveillance, and execute raids. Daylight was usually dedicated to the defense and maintenance of the trenches. All the soldiers except for the specialists such as the snipers and machine-gunners were required to do maintenance on the trenches. By 1918, over…
The Great War brings together all Canadian citizens to fight for their country through co-operation and patriotism. Yet, although all citizens participate in the war effort both in battle and at the home front, it is indisputable that some groups are acknowledged less or not at all. History reasons that during a time of great discrimination, racism, and obvious disrespect, British, white men receive greater commemoration for their contributions. Thus for previous disregard, minorities such as…
Bravery is defined as; showing of courageous conduct, or valor (Dictionary.com). Bravery is being able to run into a burning building knowing it could, at any time, collapse, to save others. It is being able to go into a war zone, taking enemy fire from all directions and not to be afraid. Bravery is being able to take down an armed robber, take a bullet to the chest, and still kill the man to make others safe. To say someone is brave is one thing, but to do these duties is another. Everyday…
Past issues with race and poverty have a deep-seeded role to play in today’s current environmental and cultural inequality. In the movie “Thunderheart,” a young mixed-blood FBI agent is sent to investigate a murder on poverty-stricken Sioux reservation. The officer quickly realizes that it is not the Sioux people that who were causing problems, but, rather, the American government had a secret agenda to steal land from the Sioux people to start mining for uranium and other natural resources. The…
World War 1 was time in our history that changed our lives forever with all the things happen at this time. In the war there were many military tactics to try to beat the other country, they used guns, machines, and even bombs. A military tactics are the science and art of organizing a military force, and the techniques for combining and using weapons and military units to engage and defeat an enemy in battle. The guns used in the war were very different in what the military uses today. Some of…
Many would agree that Yemen is currently in a genocide since over 1,500 people have been killed and millions being displaced, however, this may not be the case of genocide. Yemen is currently in danger of potential genocide due to a civil war between Iran and Russia. Yemen is caught in the middle of a crossfire with a rebellious group known as the Houthis within Yemen. There are no specific race, gender, or religion being targeted. The police have been acting against the civilians as well,…
back home, he stares in shock as a green huge ogre with an MLG logo on his head. With no choice but to fight back, he finds a unicycle up by a tree, he sprints for it, and smashes it on the green ogre’s head. The ogre just laughs and grabs pulls his sniper out, he does a 360 and after that, all Datboi can…