Trench warfare

China’s Development of Warfare At times of war, nations may rely on certain individuals to strategize and produce the best outcome for their nation. Within China there are two important figures whom provided great strategies and optimized China’s warfare tactics. Sun Tzu, one of China’s key icons in regards to military tactics, has provided great knowledge on the ways of warfare during the era of approximately 400 BC. He focuses on aspects regarding the enemy’s psychology and as well the…

logistical overhaul, pilots now had the aircraft needed to wage war against the Germans and combat their advance through the air. The Battle of Britain was also the proving ground for many new innovations and tactics that were newly introduced to air warfare. This created a new dimension to the ever complex view of aerial combat and forced Allied and Axis leaders to adapt to the changing landscape, a task the Dowding performed well enough to earn victory. One such technological innovation was…

One of the greatest changes that occurred in the strategy of warfare took place during the 20th century. This was the development and deployment of the airplane. The strategic prowess that airplanes provided during times of war was unprecedented. It was very different than all the other types of weaponry that was used during conflicts, such as ground troops, tanks and ships. This was because “the access [an airplane] provides makes it a faster, more flexible, and more precise than any other…

It’s interesting to see the progression of weapons from the early beginnings to now. Most people believe that chemical warfare agents were first introduced during the World Wars. Interestingly enough, the concepts of these agents were developed as early as 600 B.C. They weren’t known as chemical warfare agents however; the techniques that were used mimic the action of these agents that are being used today. During the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens, the Spartan army used a mixture…

When stuck between fighting and fleeing, it can become difficult to choose. This is the main theme of the story “On The Rainy River”, written by Tim O’Brien, which recalls the events and struggles from when he was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. Applying a biographical lens to Tim O’Brien’s “On The Rainy River” reveals the relationship between how the narrator’s story can relate to Tim O’Brien’s life. You can clearly see the similarities between his views on the war and his conclusion to…

Should Britain Scrap Trident? Mark McLaughlin Over the past 10 years, there has been much debate on the Trident Renewal programme. On 19th July 2016, Members of Parliament finally voted for its renewal by a majority of 355. Therefore, Trident will be renewed and the overall cost will be a staggering £205 billion. I strongly disagree with this decision. I am convinced that Britain would be better off without Trident; I strongly…

cIn the book “The Things They Carried” the main theme is the fear of shame is used as motivation. This theme is used in the book so the main character, Tim, goes to the war. Tim receives a draft notice, “In June of 1968, a month after graduating from Macalester College, I was drafted to fight in a war I hated.” (O’Brien, 38) , to where he has to fight in the Vietnam war, and he does not want to go because he did not like the war but Tim doesn’t want to be a coward. Tim even tries to run away to…

The atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. The bomb was created and dropped to defeat Japan and Defend the United States. There have been many debates on whether the bomb should have been dropped or not. The bomb should have been dropped because it saved many American lives, Japan had a warning to surrender, Japan did many bad things to the Chinese and the Americans and America has had enough. President Truman ordering for the atomic bomb to be dropped…

In the 1920s, the fear of communism spread throughout America. That fear and panic became known as the Red Scare. Even though the red scare died out in the 1920s, it reoccurred in the 1950s. Because of the impending nuclear war, the fears of communists or being labeled a communist resurged. The efforts made by Eisenhower, to address these fears, failed because they aggravated the Cold War situation and elevated the fears of Americans. The fears of the American population grew immensely with…

The Vietnam war was devastating. It sent soldiers home with no support, and ghastly views of close friends dying in the blink of an eye. In the story, “The Red Convertible”, by Louise Erdrich, our Vietnam-Vet, Henry was sent to war and came back with severe PTSD. Henry is Lyman's brother, which the two bought a Red Convertible before Henry was sent off to Vietnam.Through examining the well being of Henry, the relationship of Lyman and Henry have shared, and the memories Henry and Lyman have…