WWI Lab Report: Canadians Shocked by Destruction at Ypres

Ww1 Lab Report
Early October 1917: The returning Canadians who fought at Ypres in 1915 and 1916 are shocked at
the scenes in the salient.
Everything is destroyed, nothing green remains.
The dead of the earlier battles are everywhere and the ground is a maze of interconnected, water–
filled shell holes. Canadian soldiers have heard rumours about the upcoming battle and are
unnerved.
October 17, 1917: Canadian engineers and pioneers begin to extend the transport system, construct
artillery positions and move ammunition and supplies to the front, all in preparation for the coming
battles. They work amidst continuous shelling, gas attacks and the most horrendous conditions
possible.
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Again the 3rd Division is short of its objective, but it secures additional ground and is now on drier
land.
Heavy losses are suffered in this attack, particularly by Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
(PPCLI) and the 49th Battalion.
The 4th Division also launches a three–pronged attack from the stronghold it had established
partway up Passchendaele Ridge.
They have great difficulty determining where they are to attack:
All landmarks shown on reference maps had been obliterated; roads, trees and most buildings were
reduced to dust. Nonetheless, the attack goes according to plan.
Although suffering heavy casualties, they capture a series of fortified buildings – Vienna Cottages
and Crest Farm – both near Passchendaele.
November 6, 1917: The Canadians are now on drier land and Passchendaele Village is only 100
metres away.
The depleted battalions of the 3rd and 4th Battalions are withdrawn and their replacements are fresh
soldiers from the 1st and 2nd. The 1st Division, emerging from the Bellevue Spur, is to attack
Passchendaele Ridge from the north.
The 3rd Battalion from Toronto protects the northern flank of the assault by seizing a fortified farm
that was pouring machine–gun fire into the Canadian attack.
This allows everything to go as planned and the 1st Division's assault is a huge success.
The 2nd Division's assault is directly
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The Battle Of The War
The initial German attack force consisted of more than 200,000 men, around 1,000 tanks and assault
guns (including the new 70–ton Tiger II tanks) and 1,900 artillery pieces, supported by 2,000
aircraft, the latter including some Messerschmitt Me 262 jets. In the opening phases of the battle,
they would be facing only some 80,000 men, less than 250 pieces of armor and about 400 artillery
guns. Many of the American troops were inexperienced; the German force included battle–hardened
veterans of the tough fighting on the Eastern Front, but they, too, had green units filled with boys
and with men who normally would have been considered too old for military service. During the
course of the month–long battle, some 500,000 German, 600,000 ... Show more content on
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German Chancellor Adolf Hitler intended to launch a surprise attack in the west that would divide
and demoralize the Western Allies and, perhaps, convince them to join Germany in its war against
the communists of the Soviet Union. In May 1940, he had gambled on a surprise attack through the
dense Ardennes Forest into Belgium and France and had won a stunning victory. Now he planned
for history to repeat itself: once more German armor would advance through the concealing woods
of the Ardennes to strike his enemies by surprise. The German army commander in the West, Field
Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt, thought the plan too ambitious. Other commanders also objected to
taking resources away from the Eastern Front for this operation, but Hitler overruled them all. Map
by Petho Cartography. Click to enlarge. Map by Petho Cartography. Click to enlarge. Field Marshal
Walther Model's Army Group B would be responsible for the attack. His forces included
Generaloberst Josef "Sepp" Dietrich's Sixth Panzer Army, the largest and best equipped of the three
striking armies, which was to drive northward, quickly cross the Meuse River and capture
Amsterdam before the surprised Allies could regroup. Directly to the south of this force General der
Panzertruppen Hosso–Eccard von Manteufel's Fifth Panzer Army would push west in support of
Dietrich's attack. General der Panzertruppen Erich Brandenburger's

Biography Of James Scott Wheeler's The Big Red
The history of the United States Army's 1st Infantry Division is one of many "firsts." The most
complete history of the division, James Scott Wheeler's The Big Red One: America's Legendary 1st
Infantry Division from World War I to Desert Storm, describes many of these firsts in detail. The 1st
Division was the first U.S. division to be organized in the Army during World War I, the first
division to deploy overseas, and the first unit to engage the enemy in Europe as part of the American
Expeditionary Force (A.E.F.). This paper is the story of these World War I firsts. Using primary
documents to include the massive volumes of the World War Records of the First Division, A.E.F.,
Regular available at the Fairchild Library, and the reminiscences of Major General Robert Lee
Bullard, who initially served as a Brigade Commander and then commanded the Division for the
first American battles in France. This paper chronicles the deployment, training in France, and major
battles of the 1st Division in the Great War. The United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917.
Thus began a massive mobilization and expansion of the United States Army with the intent to
deploy enough Soldiers and Marines to the Western Front in France to defeat the German forces and
end the war. The plan was to eventually deploy a million men organized into 42 U.S. divisions, a
staggering number considering that the Army had zero divisions in April 1917 and was comprised of
only 127,588 Soldiers in

Military Battles: The Battle Of The Bulge
The battle of the bulge is an military battle that took place in northern France over the course of
December 16, 1944 to January 18, 1945. The beggining of the battle on December 16 the U.S. Army
VIII Corps including the 106th Infantry Division. The 28th Infantry Division and also the reduced
9th Armored Division. The 4th Infantry Division set up from north to south. The VIII Corps
headquarters was located in Bastogne. The VIII Corps were holding the southern edge of the U.S.
First Army front lines adjacent to the U.S. Third Army. By 12:00pm on the first day of the attack,
December 16, there were twice as many German divisions, including two panzer divisions,
identified in the sector moving against VIII Corps. By December 18 there were two

Essay War Ethics in Iraq
Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West of the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division is a leader doing what a
leader is required to do; to lead and protect those in which he leads. LTC West was charged with
communicating a threat and aggravated assault. These are serious war crimes charged to a leader
who was undeserving of such implications. The villains here are the politicians who prevent soldiers
like LTC West from efficiently fighting the war in Iraq.
LTC West a battalion officer in Iraq during on or about January of 2003 to October of 2003; made a
controversial decision. LTC West and his battalion of artillery and infantry was a fighting unit in
Iraq. Fighting units are the units that are actually at the point of attack; "on ... Show more content on
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After the second shot was fired the policeman disclosed all information having to do with a sniper
ambush. LTC West pursued this invaluable information. The information the policeman gave up was
accurate. LTC West and his soldiers wiped out the ambush before it could cause them harm.
It is unfortunate that soldiers have to fight with their hands behind their back in Iraq. And there is no
doubt about it; soldiers have to do just that. Soldiers in Iraq are fighting under a dangerous
environment where the next step could be their last, as loyalists of Saddam Hussein's regime attack
them relentlessly. The enemy is wearing civilian clothes and hiding behind women and children. So
when you ask battalion and company commanders to stop the violence against the Iraqi people and
against soldiers, the pressure to use aggressive interrogation techniques seems to be reasonable. LTC
West simply put his soldiers first and in doing so saved a countless number of lives. LTC West
should not be pursued as a criminal but instead a hero.
This act of political positioning has caused a huge wave of demoralization throughout the military;
from Iraq to here at home. I can vouch for such feelings in Iraq. I happened to be there in October of
2003 when LTC West was unfairly charged. My unit felt the demoralized and the 82nd

Ernest Edison Medal Of Honor Recipient
Ernest Edison "Ernie" West is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the U.S.
military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War. He was private
First Class, U.S. Army 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment,
and 25th Infantry Division.
Ernest was born on September 2, 1931 in Russell, Kentucky. At eight years old, his parents passed
away, therefore Ernest was raised in an orphanage at the Methodist Children's Home in Versailles,
Kentucky. He had 125 brothers and there he learned the importance in brotherhood. In an interview
West states, " I thought of them as brothers and called them brothers. We Treated each other a lot
with respect and we all stuck together...If you jumped on one, you had to whip about 25 of us." He
eventually dropped out of high school and took a job with the C&O railroad before being drafted. In
1950, West was drafted from Wurtland at age 19. He was ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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West is an admirable Medal of Honor Recipient because of the mentality of brotherhood and
equality he has. He saved his comrades because he believed in brotherhood, that nobody was to be
left behind. He believes they would do the same for him and to me that is truly commendable. Back
when West was in the army, his unit was integrated, which was unusual in the 50's. "Back then, if
you were black, you didn't associate with me and I didn't associate with you," West recalled. "I
thought it was wrong then and I think it's wrong today. We're all equal. We might not be the same
color – but color doesn't have a damned thing to do with it. "I still say we're all brothers, all sisters.
That's the way I felt about it then and always have." I believe in equality wholeheartedly and the fact
that a soldier in the 1950's, a time when segregation was huge, would have saved your life even if
they weren't your same color is incredibly admirable. Plus he lost his eye during combat and that's
pretty damn

With Her Oil Lamp on, That Night Review
Bill Chang
HSTAS 482
H. Nam
Review Paper
With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night Review With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night is a Korean novel
written by Lim Chul–Woo during the times of War in Korea. This short story is written in such a
way that readers can relate to the pain that the victims of the Korean War felt. Lim tells the story
with such detail so that the readers feel like they are actually there observing. The story opens with a
soldier in the company of rebels in the woods outside the town in which he grew up. The town was
evacuated more than two months prior, but that night the soldier and his company saw a light. The
soldier thought that it could be from his own house due to the fact that it was in the same area and it
was the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
His last words to her were that he was going to return after six months and with that, "he walked
over the brow of the hill"(24). When Lim uses events such as these in the story, it is easy for the
readers to relate to what is happening. The readers subconsciously told to imagine themselves in the
shoes of the mother. What if the reader had to let their loved one leave and was only told about their
death with one single sheet of paper in the mail. Lim's choice of including such events in the story
allows her to connect with her readers on a deeper level. Lim is trying to get the readers to
understand the effects of the war. She does this because the impacts of the war were so great on
Korean society. This story is very effective in showing the readers how the war shaped the people
and their way of life. In the story, it is also very clear that she wants the readers to understand that
war is inherently a negative event. The four main characters of this story all have different
backgrounds, but they all share the same issue of death and loss. The mother had lost her husband
and her child, the "crazy–woman" had lost her life and sanity before arriving at the town, Lieutenant
Gang had lost his wife and unborn first child, and finally the soldier in the woods had lost his father
and life and even at the last chance to be reunited with his mother, he lost his own life. The fact that
Lim has these characters from such

The Bulge Research Papers
The Battle of the Bulge was a war in World War 2 that took place in the forest of Wallonia, Belgium
and Oesling, Luxembourg. The war took place on December 16th, 1944 and ended January 25th,
1945. The attack was an offensive campaign by the Germans that caught the Allies off guard. The
Germans barely used radio traffic and moved equipment and troops in the dark. The Germans
brought 406,342 men, 1,214 tanks, tank destroyers, assault guns, and 4,224 artillery pieces while the
allies only had 288,741 men, 483 tanks, 499 tank destroyers, 971 anti tank and artillery pieces. The
Battle of the Bulge was one of the bloodiest attacks in World War 2 as thousands of both Allied and
Axis soldiers died. The Battle of the Bulge was also called "Unternehmen ... Show more content on
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99th Infantry Division. Kampfgruppe Peiper's unit was delayed and his vehicles needed fuel. It took
them 36 hours to go to Stavelot instead of 9 hours in 1940. Kampfgruppe Peiper attacked Stavelot
on December 18th but couldn't capture the town. After US engineers failed to blow up the bridge,
Peiper advanced up. Peiper then rushed an advance group to the important bridge at Trois– Ponts.
They reached the bridge at 11:30 on the 18th. Retreating US engineers blew up the bridge. They
then detoured north to La Gleize and Cheneux. The advance group then got attacked by American
fighter– bombers destroying two tanks and five half–trackers. Siege Of Bastogne By December
21st, 1944 the Germans had the town of Bastogne surrounded which was being controlled by the
101st Airborne Division. The next day guns were restricted to 10 rounds of ammunition. Lt. Gen of
the Germans Heinrich Freiherr von Luttwitz demanded that the Allies surrender Bastogne to them.
Brig. Com. Anthony McAuliffe who was the acting commander then wrote a letter to the Germans
front line saying " NUTS!" American soldiers in a Sherman tank leading the

My Legacy Leader Is Cw3 Roach
My legacy leader is CW3 Roach, John T. I chose him because he had a professional impact on me as
well as the entire 4th Infantry Division G2 Analysis and Control Element (ACE) (1). He inspired me
to be a proficient analyst, mentor, and overall an adept senior Non–Commissioned Officer (NCO)
within the Army. I aspire to leave behind a legacy similar to his; to motivate, develop, and mentor
Soldiers to be proficient and competent intelligence analysts.
I served in the Air Force Security Forces career field from October 1999 through March 2005. I
transitioned to the Army with the rank of Sergeant in September of 2006 in the Blue to Green
Program. The only training I had completed in the Army was the Warrior Transition Course and
Advanced Individual Training for intelligence analyst (35F). I had attained little, to no basic Army
knowledge, competence, or experience in any aspect as a Soldier or intelligence analyst.
I was lucky enough to serve as NCOIC of an S2 shop for my first assignment. I was able to utilize
my experience within the Air Force Security Forces to execute my duties as Personal Security NCO
and Physical Security NCO competently. I was successful and promoted to SSG on 01 October,
2007, the one and only promotion board that I have attended. I was selected based on the success of
my battalion's Physical Security Inspections to be the brigade Physical Security NCO. I served in
this position admirably until I received orders to the 4th Infantry G2 ACE,

Personal Statement Of C Company
b. In a Statement, dated 8 June 2011, Mr. HEL, former commanding officer of C Company, stated he
fully supports 1LT JRB 's letter, dated 8 April 2011, seeking military awards for the remaining 13
Soldiers (including himself) of his original 35 man platoon who were left under his command after
8 months of combat service in Vietnam. As the commanding officer of C Company, during 1967,
1LT JRB served under his command as platoon leader. Their unit fought in some of the worst terrain
imaginable and they were involved in some of the heaviest fighting that ever occurred in the
Mekong Delta. Their mission primarily consisted of searching rice paddies, swamps and jungles
south of Saigon with the express purpose of eliminating the Viet Cong and allowing the Delta 's
agriculture commerce to thrive once again. By all accounts, that mission was ultimately
accomplished. A great deal of 1967 was served with the U.S. Navy living aboard their barracks ships
and going on patrols from their landing craft when they barracked at Dong Tam deep in the Mekong
Delta and dozens of their patrols were launched via Huey Helicopters. 1LT JRB also mentioned that
the officers were readily awarded medals and that the enlisted men 's accomplishments weren 't
always recognized. By the time of 1LT JRB 's departure in September 1967, the company had
experienced numerous casualties and much attention was focused on reorganizing the unit with new
Soldiers and officers. Therefore it 's absolutely

History Of The 299th Combat Engineer Battalion
The History of the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion
When Allied commanders during World War II needed engineers to clear the beaches of Normandy,
when the 4th Infantry Division needed airfields repaired, roads maintained, and bridges built in
Vietnam, and when the 24th Infantry Division needed someone to identify and mark the main routes
into Iraq during the Gulf War there was one unit that stood above all others. That unit was the 299th
Combat Engineer Battalion. The 299th was activated on March 1st, 1943 at Camp White, Oregon.
Since then the unit has been put on reserve and active status, deactivated and reactivated, and
assigned many different higher headquarters in order to meet the Army's mission. The 299th Combat
Engineer Battalion had always been quick to act, brave under fire, and completed crucial missions in
order to ensure the mobility of the main force. The 299th is a very distinctive and proud unit.
On June 6th, 1944 at around 6:30 in the morning, members of the 299th Combat Engineer Brigade
would make their way as some of the first men on Omaha and Utah beaches. On Omaha beach
companies "A" and "C" would work the entire day under heavy fire while clearing obstacles and
mines. Company "B" landed on Utah beach where they would clear mines and obstacles in order to
allow tanks to travel up the beach. Company "B" would also be under direct and indirect fire,
however, company "B" did not have any infantry support in front of them. The company was
supposed to land on

Why The Battle Of The Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge, or Ardennen Offensive was a major German offensive. On December 16,
1944 towards the end of World War II the battle was the only major German offensive of the war,
launched by Adolf Hitler in order to attempt to reverse the decrease in his fortunes that had started
on D–ay. He intended to accomplish this by trying to split Allied troops through an assault located
within the Ardennes Forest of Belgium, destroying enemy troops located here. He believed would
ensure the allies to form a peace treaty that would favor the Axis Powers. The attack in the Ardennes
Forest did not result in Hitler's predicted outcome. The Ardennes Forest, was a dense forest with
only a few roads that stretched seventy–five miles, these roads were being help by four
inexperienced and tired American divisions. Using them element of surprise the German troops
attacked the forest on December 16, 1944. The American divisions, desperately sought to stop
advancing German troops. Despite their attempts by the end of the day the German stoops had
broken through the American lines, taking over important intersections and had surrounded the
majority of the infantry division. (Battle of the Buldge December 1944) German troops pushed
forward towards the Meuse River and managed to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The additional troops as well as the German shortage on fuel assisted the Allies in halting the
German troops. *Battle of the Buldge) By December 25, 1944, the advance of the Germans had
stopped just short of their destination, the Meuse River. The Third U.S. Army, under command of LT
Gen. George S. Patton had been providing counterattack against the enemy flank soon after the
initiation of the battle. On December 26, they reached the town of Bastogne, Belgium, which had
been under siege by German troops, and managed to liberate

The Invasion of D-Day Essay
Introduction
The invasion of D–Day is the largest joint sea born invasion in the history of the world. Although
very well planned, the amphibious landings were a gamble made by the Allied forces to gain
foothold in Europe. Every American has heard about the Allied invasion of German–occupied
Western Europe on D–Day. However, how many Americans stop and think about how much
planning, preparation and luck that went into making it the success that it is remembered for? I will
attempt to depict what it took to conquer the Normandy beaches using historical and military facts
that make it such an iconic event in the world's history still today.
History
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They used lessons learned from the unsuccessful Dieppe raid to assist identifying parameters for the
landing site, such as: it needed to be within range of fighters from England, within reach of a major
port, suitable for prolonged operations, and have beach defenses that could be suppressed with
bombing and bombardment.6 The resulting answer was a section of Norwegian coast between Caen
and Cherbourg.
In July 1942 the first draft of Overlord plan was completed by COSSAC, and by August the
Operation Overlord plan was approved by the CCS. Lieutenant–General Dwight D. Eisenhower was
appointed as Supreme Commander for Operation Overlord. General Sir Bernard Montgomery is
given command of the 21st Army Group, which contains all the land forces that would be used in
the invasion.
The Allies identified five separate beaches for the invasion of Normandy. The Americans would
assault the two beaches in the west, named Utah and Omaha. In the east, British and Canadian
forces would assault Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches. Airborne units would be deployed to land on
the flanks of Utah and Sword beaches. The main objectives planned for the first day would be to
consolidate the beaches into one beach head, secure the main avenues of travel to and from the
beaches, and secure the city of Caen. The following days would include fortification and expansion
of the beach

The Legacy Leader Of Influence Essay
Legacy Leader "Leader of Influence" SFC Kim, Chun S. US Army, SLC 17–001 Abstract Some
leaders have some special gift and skill. They can order and control people to what to do in their
favor. They also influence and inspire others in many different ways. There are some leaders who
influence me and inspire me so that I can exert my effort to become a better human being, Soldier
and a better leader in my life. Especially I'd like to pick a individual whom inspired me most. He
name is Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Charles Fitzpatric. In this passage I will explain how he
motivated and inspired me with his leadership style. I will also describe how he coached and helped
me to have an idea of legacy leader. I will also describe the legacy that I would like to leave as a
leader in the US Army. Keywords: [legacy leaders, influence, ] Legacy Leader "Leader of Influence"
As I said in the abstract above, I will discuss about a leader that I came across in my Army career
that has made a significant impact on my life and my leadership style. This gentleman name is
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Charles Fitzpatrick. I met him when I was stationed in Camp
Casey, South Korea in 1999–2000. He was the division CSM. As usual it was hard to see a division
CSM in a daily life basis of an infantry line company Soldier. Top of that the division headquarter
was located at Camp Red Cloud which was one hour away from Camp Casey. We only see him on
the pictures of our chain of command. One day

Analysis Of IM Movin On
Particularly, Snow's "melodic country vocals," unique diction and a distinctive guitar playing have
had an impact that altered perceptions of the sound of country music and held meaning historically.
I'm Movin' On is a piece of music that had specific meaning during the time of the Korean War.
During the war the song "aired on the Armed Services Radio Network." The song was then
reworded by a soldier when it was "thought that the song was sung by black soldiers of the 24th
Infantry Regiment, and one line went, "When them Chinese mortars begin to thud, the old Deuce–
Four begin to bug." "This version was renamed "Bugout Boogie" and officially forbidden however
became the unofficial anthem of the Korean conflict. "From it also came the ... Show more content
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Highlighted in Hank's lines, "Cause I'm movin' you done your daddy wrong " and "This rattler's the
fastest in the southern land. " Significantly, Snow's hometown country vocal, unique phrasing had an
impact that inspired raw lyrics and held meaning historically during the Korean War. "Snow was a
skilled songwriter and a very capable guitarist. Particularly in his "rhumba boogie" songs, he was
also a witty and inventive lyricist ("While Madame Lasonga was teaching La Conga/ In her little
cabana in old Havana/We were doin' the Charleston and Ballin' the Jack/ And then that old Black
Bottom 'til they started the Jitterbug Rag"). Nova Scotia's south shore kitchen party music has
similar dialogue or rhyming with versus that are made up as they are sung. Snow used his life
struggles from a small fishing and forest town to write relatable songs with unique South Shore
dialect, maritime–character, basic strum picking guitar style to become a legendary musician,
songwriter, singer and international entertainer. The Canadian, Hank Snow, rose from an
impoverished background and against odds made an impression on music history. Important to note
is that Snow was a well–respected musician mainly during the 1950's as archives state, "Hank
Snow's performances throughout the early 1950s were marked by a virile guitar style and his tunes,
mainly

Battle Of Belleau Wood And General James Guthrie
Battle of Belleau Wood and General James Guthrie Harbord CPT Edwin Romero MP CCC 01–16
January 14, 2016 The battle of Belleau Wood in World War I was a three–week long battle that was
praised and criticized. After the battle, the French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau admitted that
if it was not for the Americans, Paris would have been taken over by the Germans. On the other
hand, the Third Army Commander Major General (MG) Joseph T. Dickman described the battle as a
needless sacrifice and as magnificent fighting but not modern war. Even though the battle was
criticized, Brigadier General (BG) James Guthrie Harbord from the 4th Brigade (BDE) U.S. Marine
Corps was successful in winning the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
"In response, Harbord directed his reserve, consisting of the US 23rd Infantry Regiment, the 1st
Battalion, 5th Marines, and elements of the 6th Machinegun Battalion, to march ten miles to plug
the gap in the French line." The direction that BG Harbord gave was not the vision from the French
XXI Corps Commander, BG Jean Marie J. Degoutte. Nevertheless, BG Harbord's intent and vision
was clear, he wanted to have offensive maneuvers in order to fight against the counterattacks from
the Germans. He foresaw that the Germans would come through the woods as it provided
concealment and able to move large group of troops. The German infantry was already on the
offensive in Belleau Wood when the 4th BDE were given orders to take Hill 142. Through BG
Harbord's vision, the 1/5 took the hill but had many losses. The next day, Harbord had the 2/6 enter
the woods and take the village of Bouresches, which was achieved with the unit losing 50 percent of
its men. At this point Harbord realized that he had to change his tactics in order to reduce the loss of
men and penetrate in through the woods. Because of taking the village of Bouresches and entering
the woods, BG Harbord was able to change his tactics that started as a defense counterattack into
offensive attacks. The Marines kept moving and attacking the German infantry until 26 June 1918.
Because of BG Harbord's vision of going through the woods, which was not what the French
wanted, the 4th

Essay about The History of D-Day
The History of D–Day
June 6, 1944 will be remembered for many reasons. Some may think of it as a success and some as a
failure. The pages following this could be used to prove either one. The only sure thing that I can tell
you about D–Day is this: D–Day,
June 6, 1944 was the focal point of the greatest and most planned out invasion of all time. The allied
invasion of France was long awaited and tactfully thought out. For months the allied forces of
millions trained in Britain waiting for the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces,
General
Eisenhower to set a date. June 6, 1944 was to be the day with the H–hour at
06:30. Aircraft bombed German installations and helped prepare the ground attack. The ground
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Montgomery. His plan was initiated by a command system which connected the U.S. and Britain
and helped them jointly run the operation. His plan was to have five divisions act as a first wave
land on the sixty–one mile long beach front. Four more divisions as well as some airborne landings
would support the first wave. The beaches of Normandy would be separated into five beaches,
codenamed, from west to east Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. The Americans would invade
the two westernmost beaches, being Utah and Omaha and the British and it's Dominions would take
Gold, Juno and Sword. The Canadians were nearly the entire force to land on Juno beach. The
operation was also coordinated with various French resistance groups called the "Secret Army."
The naval plans were to transport the allied expeditionary forces, help secure and defend a
beachhead, and to help setup a method of constant resupplying of allied forces. Operation Overlord,
in short, was as follows: The airforce would be used to knock out German defences and immobilize
their forces, blowup tanks and other dummies were used to fool Germans into thinking the invasion
was coming at Pas de Calais, the navy would transport the troops while doing whatever it can to
help them gain ground, and enough of France would be liberated and held by allied forces so that
they would not be pushed back

The Battle of the Bulge Essay
The Battle of the Bulge
The post D–Day Allied assault that swept through France was halted by Hitler's unexpected
counter–attack through the Ardennes, resulting in a confrontation named the Battle of the Bulge.
The Allied battle front in the autumn of 1944 made an end to the war by Christmas look likely. They
had liberated most of France in a matter of months, and were now marching towards the Ruhr River,
which was the gateway to the heartland of Germany. However, the Allies had moved so far so fast
that their supply lines had not caught up with them. The closest dock was where they had landed on
D–Day, and the need for a closer port became more persistent everyday. During the Overlord
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He complied, however, and sent the Canadian First Army. The British XII division was then sent in
as reinforcements. The German defenders were comprised mainly of the 15th Army who had
escaped advancing enemy by ferrying over the Schelde. By the end of the battle, Montgomery had
lost thirteen thousand men. Antwerp, the prize of the assault, was still heavily defended by mines,
and it took months to actually open the vitally important port (Goalrick 27).
Farther south, General Hodges' First Army Group was preparing to breach the West Wall and take
Aachen, a very important and historical city to the Germans. His attack began on October 2nd, and
was a very difficult battle. Two German Panzer divisions were sent to garrison the city. Hodges
broke through though on October 21st, marking Aachen as the first major German city to fall into
Allied hands (Goalrick 28).
On the German side, Hitler was running out of options. Russia has destroyed twenty–five German
divisions, the worst defeat ever inflicted on them. On the western front, the Allies had captured
Rome and were attacking 155 miles north. The D–Day invaders had destroyed another two German
armies while they pushed through France. He was being surrounded on all sides and needed to make
a drastic move. He reasoned that since Allies had come so far so fast, they would have to halt
eventually to allow their supplies to catch up with them. During

Examining the Different Ways in Which D-day Landing at...
Examining the Different Ways in Which D–day Landing at Omaha Beach is Depicted in Saving
Private Ryan and The Longest Day
' Saving Private Ryan' was made in 1998 by Stephen Spielberg and gives a graphic depiction of the
events at Omaha beach on D–day, focusing on a small section of the army and portrays it on a more
personal level. 'The Longest Day' was made 17 years after the war in 1963 by director Darryl
Zannuck. This gives us more of an overview of the entirety of D–Day depicting army, navy and air
force as well as the German army and French resistance. Both films portray the landing as acts of
heroism giving the viewer a strong sense of the Patrism however the director's aims differ resulting
in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Although both films begin slowly 'Saving Private Ryan' gets started a lot quicker and has a faster
pace throughout the whole film.
After the man has collapsed to the floor the camera zooms into his eyes and the scene changes. It
focuses on another mans face with the caption 'Dog Green sector Omaha Beach June 6th 1944.' This
is a flashback and a complete contrast from the cemetery. It's very loud and the colours are grey and
dark. The camera then focuses on the man's shaking hands and the men around him who are clearly
nervous, praying or being sick; Spiel burg is determined to show from the start that the war is not
glamorous or a game. You see how stormy it is and how many boats there are approaching the
beach. Bullets start straight away and people are killed before they have even got off the boats.
When they start going in to the water the camera does a number of underwater shots whilst bullets
fire past them. It is as if the camera is seeing through the eyes of one of the soldiers, making you
feel very involved in the struggle. The water becomes clouded with blood and at one point the
camera bobs up and down in the water, seeming like a drowning man. All of this adds to making the
viewer feel like they are right there with them making it quite personal.
When they get on the beach it focuses again on John Miller who

Ardennes Offensive Advantages And Disadvantages
The Allies faced various disadvantages during the Ardennes Offensive:  Since the Allies had
reached the German border after the Normandy landings by this time, they faced an important
intelligence disadvantage. The Germans used only telephones and tele printers within the German
borders. Radios were not used as the Allies had cracked Enigma by then.  The Allied aircraft
reconnaissance suffered due to the autumn fog and withheld them from making optimum use of air
power – especially the tank–busting Typhoons of the RAF or Mustang fighters from the USAAF
which would have been used against German tanks. Though the weather was typical for the
Ardennes in winter, the ground was hard enough for military vehicles to cross and this suited the
armored attack Hitler envisaged.  Germans used charcoal instead of wood to reduce smoke
detection. The Battle of Bulge Military Situation maps: 16th December 1944 On the morning of
16th December, the Germans launched an attack on the Allied forces through the Ardennes. The
plan for Dietrich's 6th Army was for the three infantry divisions to punch a hole on either side of
Udenbrath, and then swing north–west to form a hard shoulder facing north while the four armored
divisions drove through the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Lack of fuel and manpower on the western front made it inevitable had the German offensive would
fall through unless Allied supplies could be captured intact and that was a long shot in any case.
Hitler had been defeated by Allied air superiority, by the defenders of Bastogne, by poor
coordination among his own forces (especially between the Fifth and Sixth Panzer Divisions) and by
a new weapon, the proximity fuse which could make a shell go off at a distance from its target
through the use of radars. However, in the end it was his extreme military belief that 'attack is the
best defense', that proved fatal to the German

Essay on A Brief Biography of Billie G. Kanell
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (King James
Version). This verse from the Bible is perfectly displayed in the life and death of Billie G. Kanell. To
those who do not know his story, Private Kanell is simply considered another small town boy who
went off to fight in the war, as many young men did during that time, and never came back.
However, to those who know his story, he is considered a very courageous and heroic young man
who touched the lives of many others with his selfless sacrifice.
Billie Gene Kanell was born in the small town of Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 21, 1931 to parents
John and Iva Kanell. Kanell attended school in Poplar Bluff from Eugene Elementary to Poplar
Bluff ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
But, he did indeed pass the test and soon set off for Basic Training. It seemed like the whole
neighborhood came out to see him off at the train station the day he left, and his sister Betty will
always remember getting to ride on his shoulders one last time before he left (Pruitt). Billie's father
had given him a pearl revolver that he took with him when he left that day (Thiele). Billie and his
friend Jessie were sent to Hawaii, where they went through Basic Training together and then went to
Japan. While in Japan, Billie was able to write a short letter home letting all his loved ones know he
was safe. It would be the last they heard from him. He was supposed to attend a training school in
Japan, but for some unknown reason was sent to Korea instead. He wouldn't be in Korea very long
at all before his strength and courage would shine through and we would see what a true hero he
was.
After a mere eleven days in Korea, Billie joined two other men named Mullen and Rodriguez. Billie
and the two other men were part of the 2th Infantry Division (Pruitt). After being with these two
men for only an hour, their outfit was sent out five miles on patrol in front of the main lines to
relieve another company. They headed up to Hill 717, getting there at about 8 or 9 p.m. (Thiele).
Positioned in a machine gun bunker, the men began to get to know each other talking about their
different religious beliefs. Billie was a protestant while

With Her Oil Lamp on, That Night Review
With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night Review With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night is a Korean novel
written by Lim Chul–Woo during the times of War in Korea. This short story is written in such a
way that readers can relate to the pain that the victims of the Korean War felt. Lim tells the story
with such detail so that the readers feel like they are actually there observing. The story opens with a
soldier in the company of rebels in the woods outside the town in which he grew up. The town was
evacuated more than two months prior, but that night the soldier and his company saw a light. The
soldier thought that it could be from his own house due to the fact that it was in the same area and it
was the anniversary of the death of his father. He ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
His last words to her were that he was going to return after six months and with that, "he walked
over the brow of the hill"(24). When Lim uses events such as these in the story, it is easy for the
readers to relate to what is happening. The readers subconsciously told to imagine themselves in the
shoes of the mother. What if the reader had to let their loved one leave and was only told about their
death with one single sheet of paper in the mail. Lim's choice of including such events in the story
allows her to connect with her readers on a deeper level. Lim is trying to get the readers to
understand the effects of the war. She does this because the impacts of the war were so great on
Korean society. This story is very effective in showing the readers how the war shaped the people
and their way of life. In the story, it is also very clear that she wants the readers to understand that
war is inherently a negative event. The four main characters of this story all have different
backgrounds, but they all share the same issue of death and loss. The mother had lost her husband
and her child, the "crazy–woman" had lost her life and sanity before arriving at the town, Lieutenant
Gang had lost his wife and unborn first child, and finally the soldier in the woods had lost his father
and life and even at the last chance to be reunited with his mother, he lost his own life. The fact that
Lim has these characters from such different backgrounds share these feelings is the

Essay On Air Defense Artillery
Air defense artillery (ADA) units date back to the dawn of this country's history when the colonists
erected fortifications and emplaced artillery pieces to defend against attack from the sea. Little did
they know, this new innovative way of combat would evolve and change the front lines forever.
Through World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, air defense artillery units served as an
indispensable part of the armed forces of the United States. It gave the Army a tactical advantage
and allowed ground troops to move more efficiently, by protecting them from above. The Air
Defense Artillery branch of the US Army specializes in anti–aircraft weapons. In the Army, these
groups are composed of many air defense systems such as the Patriot Missile System, Terminal
High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), and the Avenger Air Defense system.
Since 9/11, the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, has
deployed at home and abroad to fight the Global War on Terror. Beginning in August 2002, a large
portion of the battalion spent most of the next year protecting the National Capital Region from
terrorist attack as part of Operation Noble Eagle. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
A few trips to the ranges and the National Training Center were all the Soldiers needed to hone their
already sharpened skills. As their mission evolved, they learned that the bulk of the battalion would
deploy as motorized infantry and that Delta Battery would be detached to provide convoy security
for the Division Support Command. They also were informed that Foxtrot Battery, 202nd Air
Defense Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, would be attached to secure a large portion of
terrain west of

Essay about The Strategy Of The Allies On D-Day
In the years since 1945, it has become increasingly evident that the alliance between the British and
the United States was often in disagreement over the correct strategy to insure the final defeat of the
Axis powers. Early on, both British and American staffs could agree that Germany represented a
greater military threat than Japan, but they did not often see eye to eye on the strategy that would
most efficiently defeat them. The Americans were early and persistent advocates of a direct strategy,
a cross–channel attack that would first destroy German military in the West, and then drive deep into
the heart of industrial Germany to end the war. The British, on the other hand, preferred to stage a
number of small–scale attacks around the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It was not until the Teheran Conference in November 1943 that the British, encouraged by the
Russians, reluctantly agreed to launch a cross–channel attack, code–named Operation Overlord, in
May of 1944, and to allow President Franklin D. Roosevelt to name a commander for the operation.
Although both Marshall and Brooke were contenders for the appointment, both even promised it,
they were passed over. Instead, all favored in the selection of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who
was then commanding United States forces in Europe. On January 14 1944, Eisenhower, who was
now Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, arrived in London to begin work on the
final invasion plan. The Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander (COSSAC) planners
proposed to land three divisions (two British and one American) abreast onto Normandy's sand and
shingle beaches, followed immediately by two more and flanked on the east, near Caen, by elements
of a British parachute division. Many details, including the exact landing date, were not specified by
COSSAC in order to leave some flexibility to the Supreme Commander. The weather, tides, and
light conditions required for the landing were outlined and calculated so that the precise calculations
for H Hour on D Day could be made in the future. The plan also called for the

Private Jefferies Research Papers
Private James Jefferies was a member of The Royal Canada Army Service Corps and his service
number was K/92907. He was born on the 11th of February, 1889 to George and Sarah Jefferies of
Bristol, England and was the beloved husband of Mabel Jefferies, a Vancouverite. He died on the
13th of July, 1945 at the age of 56 due to injuries from enemy action. He is one of the 1,006
members of the RCASC that died during World War II. The Royal Canada Army Service Corps
(RCASC), established November 1, 1901 and decommissioned in February 1, 1968, was an
administrative and transport corps of the Canadian Army during World War II. Throughout the war,
the RCASC supported the Canadian Army Formations that fought in Hong Kong, Italy, North West
Europe and Germany. Support was given through the form of maintaining transport for the armies
on land and commanding and maintaining a ship–borne ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The following 3 months were spent patrolling the front line with the occasional skirmish with the
enemy forces. Then, in February 1945, the Allied forces launched a great offensive to drive the
enemy back over the Rhine River. The 1st Canadian Army , under General Crerar, had the objective
to clear the Reichswald Forest, break through the Siegfried Line, clear the Hochwald Forest
Defenses, and close the area up to the Rhine River. The plan was launched on February 8, 1945 and
ended successfully within a month of fighting. The plan ended successfully through amphibious
attacks from the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, intense firing on the Hochwald Forest Defenses
and air attacks on the enemy positions. Within this month, 15,634 soldiers were killed, wounded or
missing in action (including 5,304 Canadians) and the banks of the Rhine River were in the control
of the Allied Forces. This event was called the Battle of the Rhineland (February – March

Essay on Significance of Canada's Role in the Korean War
On June 25th, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded the Republic of
Korea (South Korea). This was a battle between democracy and communism, where the United
Nations supported the South Democrats while the Soviet Union in cooperation with China supported
the North Communists. Most Canadians knew nothing about Korea during the 1950s. Despite that,
the Canadian army still sent an entire brigade group to military operations there. Besides the two
world wars, the Korean War remains Canada's third bloodiest oversea conflict as it left 516
Canadians killed and at least 1,200 injured. Canada made significant military contributions to the
Korean War as was demonstrated by the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's ... Show more
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The brigade inflicted great damage to the enemy troops with minimal casualties. Ultimately,
Canada's actions earned them a United States Presidential Unit Citation and prevented the
communists from crossing through the 38th Parallel and recapturing South Korean territory once
again. In July 1951, after US President Truman fired General MacArthur for insubordination,
Truman and his new military commanders started truce negotiations at Panmunjom. Nonetheless,
battle continuously ensued across the 38th Parallel as negotiations stalled. Canada's navy played a
noteworthy role in defending UN aircraft carriers for the chance to apply political pressure against
North Korea. As Canada's eight naval ships defended the UN aircraft, a mass series of bombings
took place on 13 hydroelectric generating facilities known as the Attacks on Sui–Ho Dam. The UN
wanted to make the message clear that they were willing to make this war as difficult and expensive
as possible for the communists. The strikes were successful in destroying up to 90% of North
Korea's facilities and causing a blackout for 2 weeks; 23% of power was also reduced from
Northeast China. Eventually, this political pressure contributed to North Korea to agree and sign
armistice. Furthermore, the ships were also responsible for short bombardments and the eradication
of North Korean trains and railways. Although the political pressure from the Sui–Ho Dam

General George S. Patton
General George S. Patton is one of the most infamous leaders of World War II (WWII). Patton's
most significant contribution in WWII is in December of 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge, when
he relieves the 101st Airborne and 10th Armored Divisions besieged by the 5th German Panzer
Army in Bastogne, Belgium. Patton illustrates the Mission Command Principles which lead to
victory in the Battle of the Bulge, a major turning point in WWII. Patton exercises disciplined
initiative as he set the stage for a counter attack when he anticipated the German Army's plan. He
accepted prudent risk by disengaging three divisions from battle in the Saar Valley in order to
relieve Bastogne, more than 100 miles away. Patton accomplishes this task by ... Show more content
The 7th German Army is sent to protect the southern flank of the attack. Phase I of the battle begins
on 16 December of 1944 during one of the most extreme winters of the war. The 6th Panzer Army
attacks elements of the 2nd and 99th American Infantry Divisions in the northern portion of the
Ardennes Forrest. Despite 5–to–1 odds, the two divisions hold the German advance off at Elsenborn
Ridge; preventing the Germans from reaching their intended road network to the west. A single
American reconnaissance platoon, led by 1LT Lyle Buock, hold the German advance off in the
village of Nazerath, delaying the German assault for twenty–four hours. This key event lays the
framework for defense of Bastogne. Phase II of the battle begins on 17 December, after the Supreme
Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower receives word of the attack in the north. The 101st
Airborne Division receives orders to quickly block the German advance and take over defense in the
small town of Bastogne, Belgium. Running through the center of Bastogne are seven paved roads,
including the main east–west highways which lead to the Meuse River. These roads are critical to
the German attack. Patton and his 3rd Army are currently conducting a successful campaign on the
border of France and Germany in the Saar River Valley, one hundred miles south of Bastogne. In
reserves for 3rd Army is the 10th Armored Division. Realizing the seriousness of the attack on 16
December, Eisenhower

Stanley Ironmonger Research Paper
Stanley Ironmonger was born in Suton, England and before being enlisted to the Australian Army he
was a local fireman who also drove steam trains. In December 1915, Stanley at age 22, joined the
Australian army as a private for the 13th Infantry Battalion. On the 8th of March 1916, Stanley
boarded the HMAT Star of England from Sydney and endured a long trip at sea until he
disembarked in Egypt on the 11th of April 1916. On the 16th April, not long after arriving in Egypt,
Stanley was transferred to the 4th Australian Division Pioneer Battalion in Tel el Kebir. It was here
where Stanley served the majority of his time as an ANZAC soldier. The 4th Pioneers were created
when the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F) re–organised their divisions ... Show more content on
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Also known as I ANZAC Corps, this division was formed in Egypt in February 1916 as part of the
reorganisation and expansion of the A.I.F and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF). They
participated in the defence of the Suez Canal and were transferred to the Western Front in France
and Belgium in March 1916 where they......... (Wikepedia). It was during their time in France that
Stanley was appointed to Lance Corporal on 1st September 1917 under provisions of the A.I.F. A
Lance Corporal, who was usually second in command of a section and was the lowest of the non–
commissioner officer ranks, was responsible for a small group of men. It would have been Stanley's
duty to make sure the men he was responsible for carried out their individual duties such as
washing, shaving and polishing their boots. He would have also been responsible for reporting a
sick soldier or ensuring that the soldier declares themselves as sick. During Stanley's time as Lance
Corporal, the main purpose of the I ANZAC Corps were to be heavily engaged in Bullecourt and
Messines during the months of September through to November 1917(army.gov.au). Sadly, on the
29th October 2017, and confirmed by the Commandant A.I.F headquarters, Stanley Ironmonger was
killed in action. Although there is no record of the exact cause of death it is known that Stanley was
buried in Rampats 'Lille Gate Cemetery' in Ypres,

6TH Marine Regiment Research Paper
LCPL Dubuisson, Bryce A. 20160922 The History of 6TH Marine Regiment The 6TH Marine
Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The regiment falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Division
of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. In 1917, the 6TH Marine Regiment was ativated on 11 July at
Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to fight in World War I1. In early 1918, 6TH Marine
Regiment joined the 5TH Marine Regiment and the 6TH Machine Gun Battalion to form the 4TH
Brigade. In March of 1918 near Verdun the Marine Brigade entered th trenches of the Toulon Sector,
where the regiment suffered its first combat casualties1. Being forced to wear Army uniforms the
only thing Marines had to to set themselves apart was a cover with an eagle globe and ancore. This
did not sit will ith the marines so they desiged a patch. It had a black shield white star and indian
head with a full war dress2. The black was to mourne and respect their fallen brothers, the shield
stood for defense of each other and their country, the star was to show respect for the marines
commanding general Bridger Genral John A lejeune, and the indian head was to show the fighting
spirte of the marines themselves2. The Marines would wear this patch in battle and it was a sybole
that the enemy feared, a symbole that the Germans gave the name "shock troops" to those who wore
it1. The 4th Brigade was ordered to reinforce crumbling French lines near Château–Thierry in late
May 1918. The 6TH Regiment took ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
(U) 1. Jones, Lieutenant General William K, Marine Corps Historical Division, ed. 1. A Brief
History of the 6th Marines, 1987, PDF, 20160912 2. (U) Henry, Mark R, US Marine Corps in World
War I 1917–18. New York: Osprey Publishing Company, 1999, 20160915 3. (U) Parker, William D,
A Concise History of the United States Marine Corps, 1775–1969 (Washington, D.C.: HistDiv,
HQMC, 1970), pp. 52 & 55–56,

D-Day/Battle of Normandy
An Overview In the years since 1945, it has become increasingly evident that the Grand Alliance
forged between the British Commonwealth and the United States was often beset with disagreement
over the correct strategy to insure the final defeat of the Axis powers. Early on, both British and
American staffs could agree that Germany represented a greater military threat than Japan, but they
did not often see eye to eye on the strategy that would most efficiently defeat the Reich. The
Americans were early and persistent advocates of a direct strategy – a cross–Channel attack that
would first destroy German military power in the West, then drive deep into the heart of industrial
Germany to end the war. The British, on the other hand, sobered ... Show more content on
Helpwriting.net ...
On 3 January 1944, COSSAC staffer Brigadier Kenneth McLean briefed General Bernard Law
Montgomery, recently appointed to command the Second British Army, and General Walter Bedell
Smith, Eisenhower's chief of staff, on the various complicated elements of Overlord. Montgomery,
as was his wont with plans not specifically his own, objected to various parts, specifically the weight
of the initial assault landing. McLean later characterized Monty's position as simply "give me five
divisions or get someone else to command." Backed by Eisenhower, he won his point–an additional
American infantry division would now be landed at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula, covered by
two airborne divisions dropped behind the landing beach. However, Monty's victory came at the
expense of both Anvil, which had to be postponed until D Day plus 30, and the early May date for
Neptune (as the assault landing phase of Overlord was now named) to allow for the production of a
thousand additional landing craft. Throughout the winter and spring months of 1944, the details of
Neptune were settled and fitted into place. Planners at SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters, Allied
Expeditionary Force) picked an early June date for D Day, with the landings coming over five
beaches code–named, from east to west, Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah. Two American

World War II: The 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion
82ND ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION
The men who served in the 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion during World War II may have thought
they achieved very little but their accomplishments helped in winning the European Theatre of
Operation. Their engineer tasks included but were not limited to, erecting bridges, emplacing
minefields, creating and continuing to make road improvements to allow for freedom of movement
for allied forces.
The 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion was activated on 23 March 1943 at Camp Swift just outside of
Bastrop, Texas. The men of the battalion had already been sixty days into their training before their
activation. It was not until theirbasic training ended in May that they began learning their Military
Occupational Skills as Combat Engineers. The battalion was attached to the 1115th Engineer
Combat Group who supervised all of their training.The men were instructed on constructing floating
and fixed bridges, road construction and road repair. They also learned about mines, minefields and
the importance of working as a team. When their training and testing had been completed on all the
things they had learned, the unit received orders to go to Louisiana Maneuver Area to conduct
bridge and road repair in the nearby town of Many, Louisiana. Before the battalion could begin their
assignment that they believed was supposed to be the 4th tactical maneuver phase, they received
teletype orders to report back to Camp Swift. The battalion was placed on alert

Order Of Merit List
The draw down the Army is currently experiencing introduced changes to the Army's retention
program and the service of some Soldiers is no longer a given. A tri–signed memorandum from
senior Army leadership changed the way retention will operate in the future. As a result, Army
leadership implemented the Order of Merit List (OML) causing commanders at all levels to face
tough decisions that will challenge their ethical demeanor. Subjecting our Soldiers to this type of
treatment is unjust. The use of the OML determines the best–qualified Soldiers throughout
formations. Though the OML may identify the top performers, it does not take into account the
Soldiers future potential. Looking at the situation through the ethical decision–making ... Show
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The ethical issue resonates here. Leaving the interpretation of what best qualified meant up to each
commander. Subsequently, every commander had a different perception of what best qualified
meant to them. Within the Third Infantry Division (3ID), they developed an Order of Merit List
(OML) to help commanders identify the best–qualified Soldiers in their formations. This directive
came from the 3ID Commanding General (CG). Each brigade constructed an OML by utilizing
Soldiers' weapon score, physical fitness test score, if they appeared before a Soldier of the Month
board, previous awards, military and civilian education, deployment history, and the first line
supervisors' recommendation to come up with a total point value. The Third Infantry Commander
named this the Commanders Assessment Tool for Retention (CAT–R). Soldiers with the highest
score would have the first opportunity to reenlist. Soldiers would have two weeks to make a
decision to reenlist or not. Soldiers that elected not to reenlist went to the bottom of the OML until
the next quarter. This allowed only the best–qualified Soldiers to reenlist. Just as the Army is an all–
volunteer force so is retention of our Soldiers. This process led commanders to face tough decisions.
By choosing, who gets to reenlist and who does not base upon how a Soldier performed, it never
addressed the Soldiers future potential. The Commanding General of the Third Infantry Division
(3ID) took the tri–signed letter out of context. Subjecting Soldiers to this type of treatment was
wrong. These are the very same Soldiers that deployed into harms way some multiple times to Iraq
and Afghanistan to defeat our adversaries, and now we are questioning their service and if they are
good enough. According to General Odierno the previous Chief of Staff of the Army, one of the
hardest things Soldiers will face in their

The Restructuring and Enhancing of the United States Army...
During the overall restructuring of the United States Army current active Army units began to
transform into modular organizations to enhance the capability to perform its mission by making
them a quickly deployable, flexible and lethal unit than had been previously structured. Therefore,
Combat Aviation Brigades were developed and are multi–functional, allowing for a combination of
attack helicopters, reconnaissance helicopters, medium lift helicopters, heavy lift helicopters, and
medical evacuation capabilities. It was decided that aviation units will not be a portion of a larger
unit such as combat brigades and will continue to reside at the division level due to resource
constraints. The various helicopters that are to be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
On 25 June 1963 its assets were used to form the 119th Aviation Company (Airmobile), and it was
re–equipped with turbine powered single rotor UH–1A and UH–1B helicopters. The entire central
highlands of Vietnam as well as large areas of Laos and Cambodia were the company's vast area of
operation. The 119th Aviation Company was eventually assigned to the 52nd Aviation Battalion,
17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade and headquartered in Pleiku at a helicopter base known
as Camp Holloway. Also, for a short time during the war, they were based out of an airfield in An
Khe. The 119th had helicopters that were equipped with 16 to 20 armed UH–1Ds and approximately
eight Huey UH–1C model gunships which were better known as "Crocodiles" or "Crocs". At one
time or another, the company also used the call sign called "Black Dragon" from which the 52nd's
"Flying Dragon" call sign evolved. Crew members, pilots, field maintenance and critical support
personnel are what the company was mainly composed of; bringing the total strength for the
company during this time frame to approximately 225 personnel. Along with flying many classified
missions for a multi–service U.S. Special Operations unit known as MACV–SOG, the 119th
Aviation Company also provided helicopter support for over eight years in Vietnam for the 1st
Cavalry Division, 25th Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, 173d Airborne Brigade, United
States Marine Corps, United

“Operation Swarmer” With Col Michael Steele.Usaace. Ncoa.
"OPERATION SWARMER" with COL Michael Steele USAACE
NCOA
SSG Bayless, Kyle
15ZSLC
17–002
SFC Maradol, Karissa
Operation Swarmer is one of many important operations/Air–Assault missions in 101st Airborne
Division history. I had the pleasure serving in Iraq during this operation OIF lll, and had the pleasure
of flying 10–hour days for seven days straight. Even with the long hours and lack of sleep, I feel that
we accomplished what we came to do. With me being a young crewmember, I did not fully
understand what our mission was, besides flying in troopers to landing zones in the middle of no
were. It was not until one of the Infantry Platoon Sergeants asked me if I would like to go with and
perform a search. After ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The Iraqi Army 1st Brigade, 4th Division and 3rd Brigade Commander (COL Steele, Michael) out
of Fort Campbell, executed a highly planned operation similar to the Exercise Swarmer. Over 1500
Soldiers partook in this operation, 800 United States Army Soldiers, and 700 Iraqi Army Soldiers.
The operation was to target insurgents/Al Qaeda in the southern province (Salah Ah Din) of Samara.
The key mission was not to go after one person, but to prevent a safe haven for insurgents to hide.
Even though during the mission there was no resistance or injuries, the coalition forces worked
together and claimed multiple caches. These caches' included, artillery shells, explosives, IED–
making materials, and military uniforms, long range cell phones and military identification cards.
They continued to search for key Al Qaeda leaders, but turned out they had left earlier before the
mission started. By the end, they detained 48 personnel in which 31 remained captive while the rest
waited for distribution to the public. They searched for multiple days ensuring there were no
insurgents or suspicious personnel within the 50–mile radius of Samara. This was not like the
"Shock and Awe" doctrine with air strikes or killings; this operation was an Air–Assault mission, a
sneak attack with over 1500 soldiers to include 50 aircraft along with 200 ground

Congressman Mckeon History
1. The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. He also requests a personal appearance.
2. The applicant states he served in a combat role with Company C, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry
Regiment, 9th Infantry Division throughout 1967 in the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam. With his
unit, he participated in excess of 25 air mobile combat missions during his tour of duty. His entire
chain of command to include the Battalion Chaplain received the Air Medal; however, he was
overlooked despite accompanying them on all of the combat missions. The surviving leaders of his
unit to include Congressman McKeon support his request.
3. The applicant provides:
1–page Roster of Company C, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, dated 7 May 1967 ... Show more content
RC (book author) to Congressman McKeon
Statement, dated 8 June 2011, from CPT SWC (company commander) to Congressman McKeon
Electronic Mail submission from BR to JDK, dated 20 July 2011
A list of names of the unit's chain of command at the time, dated 4 September 2011
Image of ribbons and medals with the name 1LT SBS, 47th Infantry Regiment, Vietnam
Newspaper article about medals awarded to 1LT SBS
Biography of Lieutenant General W.B. Fulton (Deceased), former Commanding General of 9th
Infantry Division
Biography of Colonel G.I. Tutwiller (Deceased), former Battalion Commander, 4th Battalion, 47th
Infantry
Statement, dated 8 July 2014, from Retired First Sergeant (1SG) DLK, (then Staff Sergeant (SSG)
DLK/former platoon sergeant), with a signature endorsement by Retired 1SG LDC, to Congressman
McKeon
Reconstructed DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 26 August 2014 for award of the
Air Medal, submitted by Congressman McKeon
Letter, dated 12 August 2014 from the Army Decorations Board to Congressman McKeon
Letter, dated 5 December 2014 from the Awards Branch, U.S. Army Human Resources Command
(HRC) to Congressman McKeon
Letter, dated 25 March 2015, from Congressman

How Did Wwi Affect Australia During Ww1
The effect of Australians on the Middle East during WW1 On the 28 of July in 1914 the central
powers declare war on the triple entente. Australia, who has strong ties to the British, also declares
war upon the central powers. Australia forms the AIF (Australian Imperial force) and along with the
New Zealand force deploy to Egypt to finish their training and use it to deploy into the war. The AIF
was deployed on multiple fronts throughout the war; however, I believe that the Australian force had
the greatest impact in the Middle Eastern campaign. Britain, France and the Russians declared war
on the Ottoman Empire on the 5th of November 1914, Turkish forces operating from Palestine were
restricted by water availability to within 60 kilometres of the Mediterranean coast. However on the
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The division's work predominantly continued to be patrols and raids until the advance stalled before
the Turkish bastion of Gaza. The coastal city of Gaza was the heart of the main Turkish defensive
position in southern Palestine. Gaza was a Turkish fortress that was vital in the campaign against the
Ottoman Empire. The triple entente found them faced with a problem that required serious military
planning and preparation. On March the 26 in 1917, two British infantry divisions attack the city
from the south while mounted troops including the Australian mounted divisions attack the flanks
and the north, however due to the commanders concern over the water supply and slow moving
infantry ordered a withdrawal at dusk. After realising his mistake the commander ordered an attack,
but however during the night the Turkish forces had been replenished and the attack was halted.
Three weeks later beginning

D Day During World War II
Aiden Ferguson Mrs. Huff History 9 December, 2015 D–Day D–day was a massive turning point in
World War II and it gave the allies a chance to fight back against the axis. World War II also known
as the Second World War was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was the most
widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30
countries. It all began on 1 September, 1939 with the invasion of Poland by Germany and
subsequent declarations of war on Germany by France and the United Kingdom. From late 1939 to
early 1941, in a series of campaigns and treaties, Germany conquered or controlled much of
continental Europe, and formed the axis alliance with Italy and Japan. For a year starting in late ...
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The first major battle was Juno and it was landed on by Canadians. The objectives of the 3rd
Division on D–Day were to cut the Caen–Bayeux road, seize the Car piquet airport west of Caen,
and form a link between the two British beaches of Gold and Sword on either side of Juno Beach.
The landings initially encountered heavy resistance from the German 716th Infantry Division; the
preliminary bombardment proved less effective than had been hoped and rough weather forced the
first wave to be delayed until 07:35. The beach was defended by two battalions of the German 716th
Infantry Division, with elements of the 21st Panzer Division in reserve near Caen. The Canadians
took heavy casualties in the opening minutes of the first wave. Strength of numbers, as well as
coordinated fire support from artillery and armored squadrons, cleared most of the coastal defenses
within two hours of landing. The subsequent push inland towards Car piquet and the Caen–Bayeux
railway line achieved mixed results. The sheer numbers of men and vehicles on the beaches created
lengthy delays between the landing of the 9th Brigade and the beginning of substantive attacks to
the south. The 7th Brigade encountered heavy initial opposition before pushing south and making
contact with the 50th Infantry Division at Creully. The Queen 's Own Rifles of Canada had reached
its D–Day objective, and the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division had succeeded in pushing farther
inland than any other

Putin's Annexation Case Study
The anarchic nature the international system and the uncertainty of political leaders' intentions
within it leads states and sub–state groups to approach their interactions with mistrust, insecurity,
and sense of fear. These perceptions held by state leaders are the causes of threats to security. This is
seen in the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, the formation of NATO against the threat of the
Soviet Union, and the American counterinsurgency operations in Iraq between 2003 and 2004.
Although it might appear as if Russia's annexation of Crimea was malicious and aggressive behavior
on behalf of President Putin, it was in fact a symptom of an anarchic international order and a
reaction to NATO's eastward expansion into Europe. In this case, it was Putin's uncertainty of
NATO's intended expansion and the fear that it would encroach on Russia's sphere of influence that
prompted the incursion into eastern Ukraine. Viewing Russia's foray into Ukraine from this
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For a state to survive, it must pursue power. From Putin's point of view, NATO's expansion lessened
Russia's ability to influence its neighbors in terms of economic and foreign policy. For example,
Putin offered to buy $15 billion dollars in Ukrainian government bonds in exchange for Ukraine
buying gas from Russia instead of the European Union, a move that would keep Ukraine within its
sphere of influence. When the protests erupted in Kiev after President Yanukovych accepted the deal
and Ukraine became destabilized, Russia appeared to lose its ability to influence Eastern Europe's
largest state which was historically part of the Russia and still has a large Russian speaking
population, Russia was perceived as to have lost the image of power

Leadership Reflection For Senior Leadership
According to the Introduction to Strategic Studies Course Directive, "This year presents an
opportunity to walk in the shoes of senior leaders making difficult and complex decisions before you
begin wearing them upon graduation.'' From the above sentence I can conclude that, this paper could
be the beginning of my journey to wear the higher level leaders' shoes. As I am now starting
preparation for a future senior leadership assignment, I have to equip myself with the required
knowledge and skills in order to act as senior military leader.
Therefore, Thomas Galvin outlines four mission specific roles and senior military leaders should
also take lessons from history, like from ''The Gulf War, 1990–1991,''.
The four roles are, a strategic advisor and communicator, a strategic planner, a strategic theorist, and
senior leader at the strategic level. So that this paper will focus mainly on my reflection towards to
the first two mission specific roles.
Therefore, my choice from the roles are the strategic advisor and communicator, and the strategic
planner because working to exercise these roles would have more benefit to jump for the rest two
roles. From the case study, I have selected General Collin Powel and General H. Norman
Schwarzkopf roles from the case study. In order to link and reflect my future area that should be
strengthen. Their roles and experiences are good examples that are helpful as I prepare myself and
work enthusiastically in order to strengthen my senior

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