War effort

War changes a soldier’s perspective of life, whether it is an optimistic or pessimistic view. Some soldiers will enlist thinking that they are taking part in the war because of the nationalism and pride they have for their country. It encourages them to fight knowing that they are protecting the rights and freedom for the future generation. The soldiers often go to war with little to no knowledge of why the government incited the war. Most of the time, they fight knowing only the propaganda the…

searching for greater national power. Because of the rise of aggression, unorthodox forms of warfare have been introduced. This radical form of exploitation includes the use of child soldiers. Although many Americans do not see this type of military effort within the United States, it has become a familiar sight in other developing countries. According to statistics, "in the last fifteen years, the use of child soldiers has spread to almost every region of the world and every armed conflict.…

the painting, there was an execution of civilians which was carried out by French soldiers before dawn. The execution was a retaliation attack following a guerrilla attack that took place on the previous day. Goya meant to capture the effect of the war atrocities on both the Spanish and French side. The artwork was intended to vocalize the need to have peace (Onoja, 2016). Goya advised the provincial…

After analysing the 1915 play ‘War Mates’, we discover the argument between two social sides on their differing views about war. The play, written by Mr Herbert De Hamel focuses strongly on the impact of strikes. “It is without doubt the most real and effective short play concerned with the war that has yet been seen, and the lesson it teaches the men of fighting age and all who advocate or are responsible for strikes in war time.” (Daily Mail, 1916, p.3) The four characters, John, Mary,…

Brownmillers theory of rape and sexual violence is accurate, where evidence in war as well as male habits in the military, provide an understanding of why rape occurs. Rape is looked at and defined, thus providing an accepting concept behind why rape is wrong and what exactly it is. Brownmiller goes beyond basic theorizing and analyzes rape in the context of multiple wars. By linking numerous trends and connecting it to her basic theory she is able to provide support to her argument. Her theory…

pretense, we can see that many have tried to use violence to further justice. When the Senate assassinated Julius Caesar, they did it “for the Republic”: to ensure that Rome would never fall to a dictator. In the 1200’s, English lords fought a series of wars against King John, eventually forcing him to sign the first ever declaration of human rights: the Magna Carta. These examples directly conflict with the adage we are constantly…

this heading efficaciously describes the two essays within it. On War by James Boswell, and The Paranoid Style of American Policing by Ta-Nehisi Coates, each tell their thoughts on violence and how they view it within different areas of today’s society. However, I feel that On War is better able to effectively convey its purpose. The purpose of On War by James Boswell was to tell his personal thought on the irrationality of war. Within Boswell’s essay he describes how ineffective people are…

During the war, every soldier must put themselves in their enemy’s shoes. One must truly understand their enemy's motives, fear, ticks etc. in order to empathize with them. From this, one can understand their enemy’s situation from their point of view. Then, the soldiers can predict how their enemies will react to different military attacks. This allows the military to plan attacks and to already understand how their enemies will react to different situations. Overall, empathizing with your…

War has found itself home in each generation that has walked this earth. Whether the age group yearned for their parents to return safely or they themselves set foot to fight, age groups continue to find connections to militaristic conflict. My uncle, Nathan Gregg, was one of the many who found himself sacrificing his life for the country he called home. Nate has completed four tours and is currently serving his fifth. Since 2004, he has traveled to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. He joined…

We must always learn from our past to improve our future. Until we as a people are able to move past our petty differences and work together towards a common goal, there will always be wars. Making mistakes and capturing enemies are elements of war. Mistreatment and unfounded cruelty is an act of hate. Always accomplish your mission, whatever and wherever that may be, but never let hate or misunderstanding be placed before compassion or integrity. Follow your orders, until you feel the…