The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Battle of Stalingrad and pose the possibility of an alternate outcome for this battle. Was it possible for Nazi Germany to defeat the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Army at the Battle of Stalingrad? With the use of intelligence assets‚ as well as better preparation for the close quarter operations‚ there was a possibility for Russian Army defeat. The Battle of Stalingrad is arguably one of the most important campaigns of the war in Europe during
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the 101st Division was originally activated on July 23‚ 1918. The Division was demobilized in December of 1918. In 1921 the 101st Infantry Division was reconstituted as a reserve unit with headquarters in Wisconsin. This is where the distinctive "eagle head patch" was acquired. The eagle’s head represented "Old Abe‚" the famed eagle mascot of the Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The Division remained in the reserves until needed for World War II. The Screaming Eagles were disbanded
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Philip II‚ Alexander’s father was known for his innovations with the Macedonian military‚ Alexander perfected the formations and tactics developed by his father. Utilization of siege machinery enabled Alexander to surpass his father’s achievements and conquer the East. These technologies together with his great mind of military strategies enabled him to become one of the greatest military leaders in history. Introduction Philip II laid the foundation for Alexander’s great success in his campaign
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that his army consisted almost entirely of legionary infantry and he possessed no cavalry. An arrangement with the king of Armenia to supply cavalry had fallen through. Crassus marched his legionaries against an army of 10‚000 horsemen of the Parthian king Orodes II. The place where the armies met around the city of Carrhae was ideally suited for cavalry. The Parthian horse archers could take aim for a safe distance against the Roman infantry. 25‚000 Romans were killed or captured by the Parthian’s
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Audie Leon Murphy was born in 1924 in a town near Kingston‚ Texas. Mostly remembered for his roles in over 40 movies especially TO HELL AND BACK‚ which then came out as a book by Audi - Audie L Murphy Neighborhood: kingstown Texas‚ TX 78415 United States of America TO HELL AND BACK The Classic Memoir of World War II by America’s most decorated soldier. Audie Murphy was one of the nation’s greatest heroes of WW II however he became a household name for his movies rather than his bravery. The
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Philip Sheridan ’s cavalry to move south and capture the crossroads at Old Cold Harbor. Arriving near the intersection‚ the Union force ran into Major General Fitzhugh Lee ’s Confederate horsemen. A sharp contest ensued‚ soon joined by Confederate infantry under Brigadier General Thomas Clingman of Major General Robert Hoke ’s division. After a short battle‚ Union cavalry drove the Confederates beyond the crossroads. The Rebels then started digging new positions a half-mile to the southwest. June
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could make a big difference by firing at enemy sailors. A company of Marines also made sure that any mutinies by sailors didn’t last very long. The establishment of the U.S. Army under George Washington was aimed at building up a ground force with infantry‚ artillery and cavalry elements in the model of the great European armies of France and Britain. The purpose of the Army was to defeat opponents in large scale conflicts and occupy territory. The Army is the largest contingent of the United States
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Women in the Military When people think of a soldier‚ an image comes to mind. Usually it is a man‚ who has a strong physique‚ wearing a military uniform. Rarely‚ do we think of a woman. Women have been a part of the military since before World War I‚ and have contributed many heroic acts to this country. Unfortunately‚ still in this day and age‚ women are banned from serving in combat. Despite what many believe‚ women should have the same rights and be treated as equals just as men are‚
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The opposing forces on D-day were composed of 12 infantry battalions supported by the air fire support and other combat support units from the Joint Task Force South as against the four PDF battalions dispersed into company size units‚ composed of a mixture of military‚ police and paramilitary personnel‚ all over the country. An addition of six (6) more infantry battalions would follow in the course of the operation. Clearly the forces of President Noriega
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On April 7‚ 1782‚ George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit in order to reward those in the military who performed singular meritorious actions. But for unknown reasons following the Revolutionary War‚ the award had “broken service” and was not presented to anyone for approximately 150 years. However‚ it was redesigned in the 20th Century and is now known as the Purple Heart. One example of the Purple Heart is displayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Speller of Windsor‚ N.C. The medal
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