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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‘Weapons Training’ by Bruce Dawe. The poem begins with the connection word ‘And’ for emphasis and as an interruption to the soldiers. It is for the drill sergeant to interrupt the soldiers dazing and get them to listen to him. This poem is also called a dramatic epilogue. A dramatic epilogue is a one person piece of drama. ‘Weapon’s Training’ could actually be used as a drama piece as it is very dramatic. ‘I want to hear those eyeballs click..’ Click is the example of onomatopoeia. Is emphasis
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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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The Weapons‚ People‚ and Animals Used in Cannae Elephants: Elephants were stronger than horses and if one dies and falls it will crush soldiers. Peasants: Peasants were used to increase size‚ they were not trained like other soldiers‚ poor training and no discipline. The Town Militia: This sentry force‚ made up of townspeople‚ sometimes used for keeping peasant in line. Skirmishes: These soldiers are restricted from peppering the enemy with long javelins before battle commences used for luring the
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RELIGION AS A WEAPON Religion and myth are two powerful subjects that Caribbean writers have used to their advantage in many of the works we have read this semester. Many religious qualities that are expressed today in the Caribbean were at one time influenced by early African beliefs. The Christian faith‚ for example‚ has been an influence on various Caribbean religions‚ while at the same it has been the target of rejection. The rejection of European culture is a pervasive theme
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Biological weapons include any organism (such as bacteria‚ viruses‚ or fungi) or toxin found in nature that can be used to kill or injure a person. The history of biological weapons starts back way before many people realize. Biological weapons have quite a few advantages and disadvantages. Biological weapons have been used as agents of terror and will continue to be used as such. Biological weapons are extremely dangerous and shouldn’t be used because they have the potential to wipe out entire
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the 17th and 18th centuries‚ fortified strongholds and castles were always changing and improving. However‚ as these fortifications improved‚ so did the siege weapons used to assault these defenses. Through the course of time the siege weapons and fortifications improved steadily which created close battles
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Concealed Weapons It is the second amendment for the right to bear arms. Every different state decides if people have the right to carry a concealed weapon. Federal gun control laws also affect the implication of the states laws. People are held to gunpoint nearly every day in big cities like Chicago‚ New York‚ and Los Angeles. If this happens to someone‚ they should have the right to defend themselves and match the power. People just need to make the right choices with that weapon. Concealed
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eventually progressed to the point of being very effective‚ and nobles‚ the knightly class‚ began to recognize that firearms represented a threat to their dominance. Unlike traditional medieval warfare which respected social status‚ “...gunpowder weapons had no such respect for class‚ and nobles risked death as much from gunshot as did non-noble soldiers”. Nobles feared firearms. Their armor could protect them from swords‚ axes‚ arrows and crossbows‚ but it couldn’t stop a long gun like a harquebus-a
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In James Scott’s novel Weapons of the Weak: Everyday Forms of Peasant Resistance he plainly describes what can only be viewed as the worsening of the lives of the village poor in Sedaka‚ Malaysia. He attributes the increase in economic inequality to Malaysia’s green revolution. Consequently‚ Scott analyzes the impact of these changes on the poor‚ sighting several causes. The green revolution began in the 1970’s in Malaysia. It was brought about by an advance in technology‚ a new form of high
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