Throughout history, generals have been known to make great speeches before important battles, meant to empower the troops, and inspire them before heading into combat. These speeches may have called upon the courage of the troops, the common cause which they were fighting for, or their previous accomplishments to inspire them to fight for their goals. More often than not, these speeches would be similar to each other, if not in content, then in the fact that they were meant to inspire the various armies. Two famous speeches, are that of Catiline in 62B.C.E., and that of Eisenhower, prior to the Normandy Invasion in 1944. Despite differing in many qualities, including very much the content of the speeches, both drew on common ideas which all armies hold true. While both Catiline’s “To His Army Before His Defeat in Battle” and Eisenhower’s “Message to Invasion Troops” appealed to his troops by using a central message of victory, showing the purposely battle, and using a tone which praised the men partaking, Catiline’s speech was more persuasive in many ways
Both Catiline and Eisenhower preach victory to their troops in a …show more content…
Eisenhower looks to end the tyranny of Nazi Germany and end World War Two. He speaks of how the whole world wants this, and how the men will be seen as heroes, as they are today. In this way, Eisenhower appeals to every man’s sense of duty for the greater good. Once again, Catiline focuses on fighting for the men's own grievances against Rome. Catiline says,”when you advance to battle, that on your own right hands depend riches, honor, and glory, with the enjoyment of our liberty and your country.” He shows that by fighting and winning this battle, the troops will receive things they may have never imagined. They will fix their own grievances and those of many others. In this way, Catiline not only appeals to man’s sense of duty for others, but also man’s sense of duty to