use of guerrilla warfare. He approaches the lion with a lethal and well thought-out plan of execution. Though the hunter is well aware of the lion’s strength, he perceives the lion as weak because it is unprepared for what is to come. In light of its ignorance, the lion may be inviting and let his guard down to better acquaint itself with the huntsman. The question then becomes, why doesn’t the lion kill the huntsman once he realizes his intent? In relation to “who write history,” the hunter would
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The Semitic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and the religions of Indian origin (Hinduism, Buddhism) are historically peaceful religions and thus will bring peace to the world today. Essentially, every world religion supports and professes ‘peace’ through their various sacred writings and scriptures. However, war and violence can certainly be recognised historically, and at present within religion. What is the notion of ‘peace’? And how exactly have these religions assisted in the
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XXXWHAT IS THE QUESTION?XXX Europeans did not respect Native Americans, as they were known as savages, and pathetic, yet semi-meaningless footnotes to American history. However, without Indians the Pilgrims would have died in that first winter, they would have not figured out trade specification, various healing medicines, or route passages. If the Caribbean, Central and South America was unpopulated the Spaniards would have not found mines leaving tons of gold and silver un-discovered, along with
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experienced war." -Carl von Clausewitz When one talks of those who fought in war, names like Patton, Churchill, Napoleon, and Gallic comes to mind. But the words and strategy of Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz works appear more than anyone in history of war. Although separated by centuries between them, their principles, ideas, and theories are studied thoroughly by militaries across the world. Although they shared many of the same ideas, does not mean they were in total agreement. In fact
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different beliefs and values. It is these different beliefs and values that make America and interesting place to live. The beliefs of Lenn Goodman are based on the history of moral knowledge and what many of us as Americans think are right (Goodman, 2010). There are universal moral requirements as we have witnessed over time throughout history. The claim of certain rights and wrongs has been a forewarning for battles since the beginning of time. Goodman claims are that every person has the rights
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Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of the Art of War and as a legendary figure. Historians have questioned whether or not Sun was an authentic historical figure. Traditional accounts place him in the Spring and Autumn Period of China (722–481 BCE) as a heroic general of the King of Wu who lived c. 544—496 BCE. Scholars accepting his historicity place his supposed writing The Art of War in the Warring States Period (476–221 BCE), based on the descriptions of warfare in the text. Traditional
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Introduction On February 8, 1904 war was declared between Imperial Russia and Imperial Japan. Within 17 months, the war ended with peace talks (Treaty of Portsmouth) led by President Theodore Roosevelt following an impressive naval battle at Tsushima. After the Russo-Japanese War, both Alfred T. Mahan and Sir Julian Corbett provided their literary insights on the war and used the outcome to further illustrate their views on the role of sea power and its’ link to national greatness. Both strategic
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i. Biography ii. Christianity and War iii. Thesis: As demonstrated by Bonhoeffer in his war against socialism, religion cannot be looked at as a dogma and instead should be a malleable doctrine that is subjective to history. II. Body b. Christian Doctrines iv. Fundamental guidelines v. Use of the bible 1. Hitler a Christian? vi. No rules in war c. Moral Ethics vii. Ethics of Conviction vs. Ethics
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for B.A. and B.Sc. respectively. PAGE 2 DR. BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, AGRA . B.A. (MILITARY STUDIES) COURSE STRUCTURE FIRST YEAR PAPER – 101 : Art of war in India (upto 1947) PAPER – 102 : Evolution of Armament and Western Art of Warfare PAPER – 103 : Practical- Map Reading SECOND YEAR PAPER – 201 : Art of war in India (after 1947) PAPER – 202 : National Security PAPER – 203 : Practical - TEWT THIRD YEAR PAPER – 301 : Evolution of Strategic Thought PAPER – 302 :
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During the Revolution, approximately 80% of the actual action itself took place in the south, where militia was common due to the mistrust of the federal government (Weller, 118). Of these, about two-thirds of the battles themselves transpired in South Carolina, with over 200 instances of combat (Oller, 11). In the lowcountry of South Carolina, Francis Marion, also referred to as the Swamp Fox due to his cunning tactics and ability to outmaneuver the British in the swampy surrounding. He became
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