days Canadians had successfully captured Vimy ridge at the loss of 3500 Canadian soldiers. British and French troops were in awe of the precision and effectiveness of the Canadian strategy that was shown in that battle at Vimy ridge. Afterwards‚ Brigadier-General A.E. Ross said‚ “In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.” And it is often said that Canada went into that battle as a colony‚ and came down as a
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Ranks of the commanders of the Union were usually. For instance‚ Meade being USV was simply a brigadier general in the army when he was situated in the responsibility of the Army of the Potomac. It was not until 1864 when he was made a major general (Burgan‚ pg 12). Confederacy was commanded by General Robert Edward Lee. The aim of the union was
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Audrey Ng Society and History: Making of the Modern World Australia World War II Research Essay 2013 Question 4: Discuss the issues surrounding the United States’ decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. What motives were behind this action‚ and what arguments have been made against it? “I wonder if I can ever have children in the future.” - Words written from a young girl exposed to radiation from the A-bomb – Nagasaki. Hiroki Sato and Kentaro Okada.
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When a baby boy was born in El Ferrol‚ Spain no one thought he would become the famous ruler of Spain alas he did and everyone soon knew the name Francisco Franco. Franco’s father was an officer in the spanish naval administrative group and his mother was a upper middle class conservative roman catholic. Franco came from four generations of naval officers. From birth it was expected that Franco would also go down the same path. When he was 14 years old he attended a military school and graduated
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Philippines. Here he would be promoted to the rank of permanent lieutenant colonel and would also get his private piolets license. ( ) Prior to World War Two Eisenhower would be promoted again and on October 3‚ 1941 would gain the rank of brigadier general. Although he was seen by many as not qualified enough to command the brigade‚ because he had no earlier fighting experience‚ World War Two would serve as the first shining moment in Eisenhower’s
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General Eisenhower and General Patton: A Comparison Zerrrouk (PN) From a fiercely brave General‚ who strictly enforces customs‚ bravery‚ formalities‚ and success; to a General with a lighthearted-mood‚ down to earth attitude‚ a steadfast courage‚ and a integrity and decency to lead the nations of the world into battle; while both these legendary Generals fought on the same side‚ both General S. Patton and General D. Eisenhower were distinctly different Generals. This paper seeks to outline
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In April of 1818‚ General Andrew Jackson led his second campaign through west Florida engaging both Indians and Spanish fortifications throughout the region. The consequences of his actions had many far reaching effects. These are entries from the General’s journal to provide an inside perspective of the situation. All negative opinions displayed toward native Americans and other minority groups were likely held by General Jackson‚ but they in no way reflect those held by the author. March 20th
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Eisenhower moved back to the United States. He played an important role in the 3rd Army’s field training maneuvers which took place in Louisiana. During these training events‚ Eisenhower’s excellent talent and strategy was noted. He was then promoted to Brigadier General. As this new rank‚ Eisenhower traveled to Washington D. C. where he contributed in the making of war plans. This impressed the Army Chief. In November‚ 1942‚ Dwight D. Eisenhower then received a new mission. He was sent to invade North Africa
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November 11‚ 1885 in San Gabriel‚ California‚ George Smith Patton‚ Jr. was born. His parents were George S. Patton‚ Sr. and Ruth Patton. Since Patton was born‚ he always wanted to be in the army and became a war hero because he was a descendent of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer‚ and he had several other relatives who fought in the American Revolution‚ Civil War‚ and Mexican War. Also‚ Patton had met former Confederate raider John S. Mosby. To became a war hero‚ Patton decided to attend Virginia Military
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combat jobs to women. He authorized the military to begin facilitating combat arms so women could become female soldiers. Women are treated as second class to men since men downgrade them due to their voice‚ body structure‚ and “roles” in life. Brigadier General Terry Ferrell‚ Major General from the Marshall University‚ said‚ "Since the onset of the conflict (in Afghanistan)‚ I’ve seen men and women do exciting things on the battlefield and that is truly amazing. The enemy we face doesn’t distinguish
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