In January of 1991, Saddam Hussein launched his three best heavy armored divisions across the desert into Kuwaiti initiating the Gulf War. All that was standing in his way were small scattered units of Rangers and few lightly armed Marines. They were able to hold the armored divisions with constant mortar fire until reinforcements could arrive. Without these small Ranger units accompanied by some Marines, it would have been nearly impossible to establish a presence in Kuwaiti. During the United States’ current war, the War on Terror, the Rangers are an unprecedented force controlling the pace of the fighting.
Did Robert E. Lee Lose the Civil War for the South? Abstract Most history books portray Robert E. Lee as the greatest general of the American Civil War, acknowledging his brilliance as the reason that the South lasted four years against a vastly superior Union force. The reality was that Lee’s strategy and tactics actually was the reason that the South lost what was a “winnable” conflict. Where the South needed a tie, Lee went for the win and therefore was a major reason the South lost. This paper will evaluate Lee’s military strategic capability in the context of the war and his battlefield leadership, demonstrating how his aggressive “Virginia first” strategy directly contributed to the Confederate loss.
Hailed as the Father of the U.S. Armored Forces, General Adna R. Chaffee Jr. was one of the most influential military leaders during the interwar war period. Although a Cavalry officer, he envisioned an independent fast striking mechanized/armored force, which became the modern day US Armor branch. Chaffee held key positions, which were influential in the development of mechanized/armored vehicles and doctrine. His leadership, expertise in organizational maneuvers, and the command of doctrine allowed him to highlight armor’s potential in two highly visible mechanized maneuvers. Additionally, Chaffee clearly articulated his mechanized/armored vision to the interwar period military leaders and to a Congressional audience to further advance the armor inertia.
He realized the high ground south of the town of Gettysburg, with its high bluffs and rocky ledge, was good ground. He knew his battle was a delaying action, waiting for the entire Army of General John Reynolds 1 corp to arrive He dismounted his calvary troops and positioned two divisions on the ridges north and northwest of the town. He was attacked early the next morning and was able to hold them off for two and a half hours allowing the 1 corp with its infantry to reinforce the ridges. This was one of the biggest breaks for the Union forces by keeping the high ridges out of the hands of the Confederate Army, which gave the Union forces the
After the failure of that he introduced things such as the strategic hamlets (Agrovilles) which were villages that were surrounded by barbed wire and guarded by troops, to isolate National Liberation Front (NFL) guerrillas from political recruits and other responses. In November 1961 Kennedy agreed to provide aircraft, intelligence equipment and additional economic aid which show that he was keen to introduce military forces to Vietnam. But due to the takeover of the NFL this meant that Kennedy had to up his enforcement in Vietnam so he left Johnson with a US military force of 16,000 troops and a commitment to the growing Vietnamese war. Source B also suggests that Kennedy was willing to use military force and it does this by saying “Kennedy would have agreed that withdrawal would case the fall of the dominos” this is suggestion that if Kennedy withdrew from Vietnam then this would be the realisation of the domino theory and everyone would see if Vietnam was the trigger that set of the domino theory. This source shows that Kennedy was willing to us military force and would not withdraw from
The Surprise Attack. • Aware of Grants ideal location and strength Johnston knew he had to act fast before Buell’s men arrived. The morning surprise attack was part of Johnston’s battle plan to get between Grants men and the Tennessee River. The Unions army had greatly retreated by early afternoon but few federalists dug in to fight. This area became known as the Hornets Nest.
Purpose: Delay the enemy in sector, west of PL London for 24 hours after contact, in order to allow the Division to build combat power and transition to counterattack. II. Key Tasks: • Engage the enemy: o Use close air support (CAS) sorties and artillery to attack (disrupt and destroy) enemy tanks/forces prior to engagement. o Neutralize the enemy. o Disrupt the enemy’s approach and force the enemy to dismount its infantry to slow the forces down as much as possible, while preserving our combat power.
George Patton-helped lead the Allies to victory in the invasion of Sicily, and was instrumental to the liberation of Germany from the Nazis Describe the significance of the key military actions listed below. Battle | Dates | Description | The Battle of the Atlantic | September 1939-May 1945 | The longest battle of WWII began when Britain declared war and ended with Germany’s surrender to the Allies. | The Battle of Stalingrad | August 23, 1942- February 2,1943 | Major battle, Nazi Germany and allies fought the Soviet Union | The North African Front | June 10, 1940- May 13, 1943 | Fought in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts. Axis and Allied forced pushed each other back and forth on the deserts. | The Italian Campaign | 1943- the end of the war in Europe | A military effort for Canada during WWII.
Hannibal the Hero December 17, 2011 For Queen Victoria Matthews Esteemed Work of Knave Shervin Ghiami Hannibal Barca of Carthage (247-183 BCE) is considered today by historians as one of the brilliant military tacticians of the Classical Era. His main enemy was the Mighty Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. Hannibal’s great victories against the Romans in this war include the battles of Trebbia, Lake Trasimene and Cannae. In the eyes of the Romans, Hannibal was this terrifying, merciless brute; however, he ultimately failed in conquering Rome. Firstly, the government of Carthage, in spite of being a remarkably stable system, was a poor supporter for Hannibal during his campaign.
The War for Europe and North Africa MAIN IDEA Allied forces, led by the United States and Great Britain, battled Axis powers for control of Europe and North Africa. WHY IT MATTERS NOW During World War II, the United States assumed a leading role in world affairs that continues today. Terms & Names •Dwight D. Eisenhower •D-Day •Omar Bradley •George Patton •Battle of the Bulge •V-E Day •Harry S. Truman One American's Story It was 1951, and John Patrick McGrath was finishing his second year in drama school. His acting class final exam was to perform a death scene. He knew his lines perfectly.