Chemical Weapons Chemical weapons use the toxic properties of chemical substances rather than their explosive properties to produce physical or physiological effects on an enemy. Although instances of what might be styled as chemical weapons date to antiquity‚ much of the lore of chemical weapons as viewed today has its origins in World War I. During that conflict "gas" (actually an aerosol or vapor) was used effectively on numerous occasions by both sides to alter the outcome of battles. A significant
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Next‚ weapons evolved throughout the process of the crusades. Just as the people developed armor throughout the medieval time period surrounding the crusades‚ knights began to use more effective and dangerous weapons in combat with their enemy. Two different types of weapons were used during the Crusades: close combat weapons such as swords‚ maces‚ spears‚ and poleaxes‚ but also long distance weapons such as long bows and crossbows. Blacksmiths softened iron and then shaped the metal into customized
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Nuclear weapons were first developed by the United States prior to the start of World War ll. The first and only times that nuclear weapons were used in battle was against Japan in 1945. The United States dropped two different style of nuclear weapons on two different Japanese cities. One bomb used plutonium while the other used uranium to create the explosions. The bombs were dropped on Hiroshima on August 6‚ 1945 and Nagasaki on August 9‚ 1945. Estimates of deaths within the four months after
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THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen R. Covey in 1989. This book has been on the National Best Seller list for over 200 weeks. Many people have attended Covey’s seminars on the subject. Many companies have required top executives to read this book including AT & T‚ Dow Chemical‚ Ford‚ Deloitte and Touche‚ Marriott‚ Xerox and Ritz Carlton Hotels. This book proposes that there are seven habits that can be learned to improve
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Weapons: There were different kinds of weapons used in WW1. Firstly‚ there was the rifle and it was a bolt-action rifle. It was the most used gun by the soldiers in the trenches. 15 rounds altogether could be fired in a minute and a person that was standing 1400-1500 metres away could possibly be killed by it so this shows how powerful it was. Also‚ another weapon that was frequently used was machine guns. A disadvantage to them was that they needed 4-6 men to use them so this could be
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The Poetry of Bruce Dawe Weapons Training The poem "Weapons training" composed by Bruce Dawe‚ explores the realities of war. The poem is situated in the period of the Viet-Nam war to prepare recruits for war. Dawe‚ uses a wide variety of techniques to further convey the harsh realities of war. The poem is a forceful text that is design to shock the audience and to bring out an emotional response. Bruce Dawe‚ writes poems on his own experiences in his life‚ living during many periods of conflicts
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7 Habits of Highly Effective People The first three of Stephen Covey’s habits of highly effective people are personal. They are individual. You and I can unilaterally be proactive‚ begin with the end in mind and put first things first. The next three habits are inter-personal. They are about how we relate to those around us and in certain ways they are about how we work together. The 7th habit sharpen the saw is renewal. Habit 1: Be Proactive Being proactive means taking responsibility for
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People‚ Stephen R. Covey presents a comprehensive and fundamental approach for solving personal and professional problems. Covey points out observations and real life scenarios in which makes the reader open their eyes and actually think about what if they were put in a difficult situation. He reveals a step-by-step pathway in order for us to adapt to changes in a world with honesty and morality to take advantage
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the importance of keeping eyes on your weapon‚ written by Private john Jacob smith on the twenty third of September year two thousand fourteen. When you are in possession of a weapon for training purposes‚ or otherwise‚ for example; m 4‚ m 4 320 combo‚ m 249 saw‚ m 240 b‚ or 240 c‚ It is important to always maintain physical or visual contact with the weapon at all times. Also you should never be more than your own arm’s length in distance from your weapon at any time. In the event that you should
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People B. Effectiveness is defined as the basis of a person’s character‚ creating an empowering center of correct maps from which an individual can effectively solve problems‚ maximize opportunity‚ continually learn and integrate principles in an upward growth. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 1. Being Proactive Proactivity means taking initiative‚ as a human being‚ we are responsible for our own lives. Our behavior is a function
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