The Spartan army emerged as a highly disciplined and closely co-coordinated battle army.1 Sparta was by far the most powerful and important state in Greece at the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War and she maintained this position for more than a quarter of a century, until her defeat at the battle of Leuctura in 371.2 Sparta's" armies were fearless and they equipped themselves with the best soldiers. ... The discipline was very strict and the men were punished frequently. ... The whole elaborate system of training was designed to one end-the bolstering up of a naturally timorous peop...
There were several reasons for why Napoleon failed to conquer Russia in 1812: poor discipline, deficient logistics, disease, the unforgiving weather and Napoleon himself. ... Poor discipline was another major problem. Each soldier carried his own four day's rations but unfortunately these rations were usually consumed during the first day due to lack of discipline. ...
Discipline increased further still, as a boy reached adulthood. ... With such focus on a military lifestyle, Sparta was not only able to build a well-disciplined army, but also to control the Helots, who frequently rebelled against the people they were working for. ... Philosophy in Athens laid the foundation for the modern disciplines of history, political science, and biology. ...
Glory, is a Civil War movie, where a division of black soldiers is raised for service in the Union army in the so called 54 Regiment. But it's not only a movie about the battles and military training, it also showed the courage and bravery that it took for these men to commit to the things they hav...
These people believe that adulterous relationships disrupt the "good order and discipline in the armed forces" (UCMJ 1). ... If you add up all the charges, they come back again to activities, alleged activities, that compromise good order and discipline" (Double 2). ...
Following orders is essential to the proper operation of "the machine." There is a chain of command giving everyone an area and depth of responsibilty. Orders are called orders because that is exactly what they are, not suggestions. In the heat of battle, following orders saves lives. There is no ti...
(Hatch, 114) His reasoning is that a well-disciplined army will fight better and more effectively and he is proven right through out the movie. At no other time is Patton's penchant for discipline as well as honor more evident than in the hospital scene where Patton comes upon a crying and shaking soldier during a tour of a field hospital. ...
After three years I learned to be more disciplined because the military is strict on standards and believe setting a high standard to everything. ... The army is disciplined rather then those ravaging grunts you see on GI Joe due to the many set standards we have and our law which we must abide by when we are sworn in. ...
Dear Editor, The recent publication of the seemingly anonymously written pamphlet, "Common Sense," has raised a certain level of concern from myself and my fellow colleagues. I have personally watched the people around me turn from loyal citizens of Britain into conflict hungry revolutionaries. I my...
CHIVALRY When is the last time you opened a door for someone in need, or simply said "thank you"? If you"re like me, you don't do it as much as you should. When we perform these acts of courtesy these should not be thought of as sexist, vulgar, or even f...
Turkey Turkey stands out as one nation that has been through fire and water in order to where it is today, a success. Throughout history, turkey has managed to gain a large pool of politicians with different personality. In this paper, we will be discussing Ismet Inonu and Ozal, both being politicians who managed to hold the offices of prime minister as well as president of Turkey. We focus on their historical background hence link it to their personality and achievement as politicians. It is important to note the fact that personality plays a big role in ensuring the success in leadership. ...
One of the most famous generals of the American Civil was Thomas Jonathan Jackson who served under Confederate General Robert E. Lee. During the First Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas, Jackson's brigade faced overwhelming odds. General Barnard E. Bee, seeing Jackson's line holding firm, said, "There ...
Introduction: There were many great leaders appeared during the Second World War. A good leader should affected the war in such the way he/she wants with great leadership skills, making good decisions, and determined the outcome of the war. General Patton was one of these great leaders in the arm...
México 1968 It was 6:10 p.m. when a green flare flew up into the sky, and people started to die all around. The atmosphere was full of panic and confusion as blood covered the floor with the smell of death. On the evening of October 2nd 1968, Mexico's history was marked by a s...
In today's society the military draft is a taboo subject. Is it an important element or an unnecessary part of our military? The truth is, the draft is an essential element in case of a national crisis. Sun Tzu stated; "The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life an...
War is a permanent topic all around the country in our homes, yet the draft has been the topic in Congress. Congress reintroduced the military draft but after extensive debate it was turned down (Brody). In the midst of debating whether or not to reinstate the draft, the question of whether the wom...
Throughout my entire time in the army, many things happened to make me grow and mature as a person, from the scared and naive teenager who barely understood what military service really stood for, to the bolder, more confident, and self-disciplined adult I've grown into today. ...