Abdallah H Saggaf History 102 03/08/2013 MY BOY JACK My boy jack is a very powerful movie that really moved me in a way that no other movie has in a long time. When I found out that this is about Rudyard Kipling’s son was based on a real event, my reaction to the film were even more sharp. When the movie was finished and the credits started rolling, I sat quietly, pondering the fear of war and all the sacrifices that come with it. It is indeed breath taking. The cast of the film is very
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portrayed as an independent and self-confident Spartan woman who had gained her status among the Congress that was full of men by her intelligence instead of beauty. During the 300, as Gorgo said, “because only Spartan women give birth to real men (The Battle of Thermopylae, p.114),” she had claimed herself and all Spartan women a role position in the Congress. On the other hand, Herodotus’s Histories has portrayed Gorgo as a unique role, and she was seen as an active role in the Spartan political arena
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Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” has a strong and lasting influence on all those in attendance, including the friends and families of those who perished in the onslaught that occurred at Gettysburg. Lincoln memorialized those who lost their lives in the battle, while instilling a passion in the hearts of the remaining soldiers. Lincoln used pathos, repetition, and balanced phrasing to help him achieve his purpose. Many examples of emotional appeal can be found in the lines of the “Gettysburg Address.”
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one of the greatest military thinkers of all time. One of his most decisive and successful battle for the Persian Empire was the battle of Gaugamela. Alexander the Great sought to control all of Persia and had previously declined an offer from Darius to split the Persian Empire between the two.8 Alexander came to Guagamela to lead the final battle between Alexander and Darius III of Persia; this epic battle would determine the fate of the Persian Empire.9 Darius prepared a battleground on the Plain
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held his long spear underarm. Enemy fighters saw only a figure of spears and shields, that was tough to go through and tough to break once it started advancing forward. The Greeks had archers and cavalry, but the phalanx that won many well-known battles. I will highlight some wars throughout this time period and showing how the soldiers lived. Fighter had to pay for their armour, unless their father was executed in war. Then they were given the weapons and armour worn by their Father. Wealthily
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The Battle Of Midway by Hailey Nicole Allen The battle of Midway was an extremely important naval battle of World War II. The island was called Midway because it was half way between Japan and Hawaii. The battle started June 4th, 1942 and lasted 3 days until June 7th, 1942. Some of the key leaders and figures of the battle on the American side were Chester William Nimitz and Rear Admiral Frank J. Fletcher. Chester was the commander and chief of the US pacific fleet. He also was the
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Battle of Fredericksburg 1. Battle of Fredericksburg a. Who i. The Battle of Fredericksburg took place during a time were a new nation, America, was trying to find its identity after succeeding from Britain. Because of different viewpoints of the citizens in this new country, states started to succeed to sustain their way of living. The southern states in this new nations earned its living from agriculture, which heavily relied on slaves to tend the fields. The northern states
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conflict within our nation. Although this all maybe true nothing can beat The Battle Of Antietam also know as the Battle Of Sharpsburg back on September 17th 1862, where more people were killed in one day compared to 9/11 where about 5,000 deaths were accounted for. The Battle Of Antietam is the one known battle to be by far the bloodiest day in the whole civil war along with the bloodiest day in American History. This battle didn’t just come to be, it started off with off with one of General McClellan
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Bayeux Tapestry Experience Selena S. Harris HUM111 – Humanities 111 World Cultures I Dr. Larry Johnson February 18, 2012 Bayeux Tapestry Experience Dear Family, To write this letter home and hope it receives you in secret is one of the most frightful experiences ever, as I am not allowed to reveal the story I am about to tell. I know you’ve been wondering where I’ve been and have seen the embroidery of The Bayeux Tapestry. Surprisingly, I was an actual figure in this work
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Tapestry Experience HUM 111 Dear Family, I’m writing to let you know that I’m alive and well, and that I will be home soon. The battle is over and we came out victorious. This journey that I’ve experienced has been exciting, scary and surreal all at the same time and I wanted to tell you all about it. The battle of Hastings has been the most memorable and successful battle that I’ve ever participated in as a Norman Solider. It was an honor to fight with Duke William for his right to be crowned king
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