The inspiration of Shaws loyalty to his men demonstrated he is a man of character in war and on the battlefield. This inspirational film established that a mans color does not effect his ability to fight in combat. The film Glory showed relevance to topics that were discussed in the civil war chapter. Glory brought together the battles and generals from the year 1863. It also brought further understanding to the historical context during that time period.
This view is challenged and reinforced throughout the film Flags of our Fathers, in regards to the character’s Mike, Ira Hays and Rene Gagnon. Gagnon is more of a passive observer on the battlefield and would rather be parading around the cities giving victory speeches. Gagnon challenges the popular view of a soldier as he values his appearance and is unwilling to sacrifice his own life for his comrades, for example he only chose the marines because of their uniform. Ira Hays reinforces and challanges the dominant view of a soldier, as he was a courageous and brave soldier who would sacrifice his own life for his country and mates. But also is emotional off the battlefield when he returns to America therefore he challenges the typical view of a solder.
To Subdue an Enemy Interpretation is a key concept in living a civil lifestyle and governing a civil country. Abraham Lincoln had many interpretations that were objected that directly a country fighting a civil war. These actions, though controversial were key stepping stones in restructuring a nation that had fallen apart. Lincoln, now viewed as the “Great Emancipator”, was not always viewed as so in the eyes of his fellow countrymen. Many of his decisions led to uproar, but one in the end set the ground for the United States as we know it today.
The flag represents the soldiers that have fought at home and abroad to ensure that we retain the very freedoms that allow us to protest the wars that they are fighting. The flag represents all of our servicemen, not just the ones who are fighting to keep us safe today, but the heroes of WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korea, The Revolutionary War and even the Civil War. All of these brave soldiers fought under one form of our nation’s
General Douglas MacArthur stated, “Yours is the profession of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge that in war there is no substitute for victory, that if you lose, the Nation will be destroyed, that the very obsession of your public service must be duty, honor, country. First, professionals are who and what they are because they acquire expertise. They produce uniquely expert work, not routine or repetitive work. Doctors, Lawyers and Soldiers all share in this unique responsibility. Effectiveness, rather than pure efficiency, is the key to the work of professionals—the sick want a cure, the accused want exoneration, and the defenseless seek security.
Another big takeaway was that despite the brutality and emotions of combat, a leader must remain calm, see the big picture, and anticipate the “next steps” for his unit and the enemy. Tom Hiebert: We Were Soldiers was published just as I was getting ready to take command. The timeless value of the book then, as it remains to me to this day, is in demonstrating to young leaders the value of setting and maintaining standards and discipline in training as these translate directly to success in combat. Also, LTG Moore compares and contrasts the effects in combat of good solid leadership (and, again, standards and discipline) with the lack thereof in the second part of his book concerning the exploits of McDade and 2-7 Cavalry at LZ [landing zone] Albany. I tried to carry these lessons with me everywhere as a company commander.
The selected passage talked about who were worthy of praise. The dead left a free state and should be paid a tribute by their valor. The ancestors and the living also contributed inheritance and improvement to the empire. Before praising the dead, the author pointed out “…what principles of action we rose ~ to power, and under what institutions and through what manner of life our empire become great.” 1 According to the speaker’s mind, as the first passage mentioned, “…, when men’s deeds have been brave, they should be honored in deed only…” 2 The reputation of men had nothing to do with the honor of their deeds. A thesis could be made: Men’s brave deeds which should be honored related to their noble virtues and the spirit of courage to fight for their country instead of their fame.
Troops were no longer reliant on a ‘baggage train’ for their tools and equipment. The last reform Marius introduced was focussed on training and discipline. A new system of drills was introduced; they were based on the training given in the gladiatorial schools. As Marius was a firm believer in and he himself was disciplined in the military he “lost no opportunity to toughen up his men with forced runs and marches in full equipment, and he never allowed them to become idle” Bradley. This reform was significant as it the discipline imposed and the skills developed through training made the Roman army “one of the finest fighting machines of antiquity”-Plutarch.
True American? What makes you patriotic? Throughout American history patriotism has been measured by one's desire and willingness to fight for their country. A man fighting in a war for his country for instance, the Civil War, the Spanish American War and others; represents love, respect and an undying servitude to their country; to not feel this way is considered unpatriotic. In "Editha" by William Dean Howells, a young woman named Editha Balcom feels a man's place is behind his country.
CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES FM 7-21-13 Chapter 4 The Army is an organization that instills pride in its soldiers because of its history, mission, capabilities, and the respect it has earned in the service of the Nation. A reflection of their pride is shown in the customs and courtesies the Army holds. Customs-are established practices which consist of: positive actions, things you do and things you avoid. Now Army customs consist of: never going over the head of superiors, don’t jump chain of command, never offer excuses, never appear in uniform while under the influences of alcohol and drugs, never use the platoon sergeants rank, for example: (saying the platoon sergeant wants this done, when in fact the first sergeant said no such thing) and last but not least never try to bribe another soldier into doing something for your personal gain. Taking pride in your uniform is also part of the Army customs.