Military history

Should the US require military conscription This paper will be talking about the fundamental question of if the US should require military conscription for certain citizens in the country. My personal belief is that military conscription should be required for everyone at the start of the age of eighteen for two years or directly after finishing high school, whichever would come first. I will be covering these five key points in my paper how conscription worked in the past, how well has it…

In an attempt to increase their effectiveness and capabilities, the military has employed the use of unmanned ariel vehicles (UAV’s). Many types of UAV’s exist, from simple survilence drones to weaponized drones capable of firing missiles. These drones are commonly used in military operations for survelence and targeted hunting. The military should continue using drones because they provide an inexpensive oppurtunity to increase tactical superiority and keep our soldiers safe. One of the…

Grainne Kieran Strategic bombing since its inception, has evoked a powerful and emotional response and has become a subject of much debate. Throughout history there has been a tendency to regard airpower, specifically strategic bombing , as a revolutionary advance in warfare and a weapon that would push the boundary and create new principles and policies of war. While some scholars see this advance as a positive and advocate strategic bombing for it reduction of cost, manpower and causalities,…

One of the most influential figures in World War Two (WWII) history is Sir Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill, who is best known for his political and strategic roles as British Prime Minister, was born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, on November 30th, 1874. As a young man he joined the British army as an officer, and after a slow start quickly moved upwards in the ranks. In 1940 he secured his position as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and remained in this position…

The Contemporary Child Solider Professor Anne Farina International Child Welfare George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University in Saint Louis Introduction In the contemporary battlefield of today, child soldiers are becoming normalized in the majority of conflicts. Motivations for child recruitment include children’s limited ability to assess risks, feelings of invulnerability, and shortsightedness. Child soldiers are more often killed or injured than adult…

everyone wants to be a soldier, that’s all everyone in that country ever thinks about. So because they want to be soldier, they want to be just like them in every way. They want to be on the military’s good side, even if they are not in it. Usually, a military is one who protects the country, but that is not the case here in El Salvador. Instead they make it unsafe and want to kill for no reason and you could even see it in their eyes, according to Moya. Even walking out in the streets is…

Glory and War There are numerous of reasons why men and women decide to join the military. From the brotherhoods that are made, the leadership skills, traveling the world, or even as a road to college, joining the military provides a plethora of options to choose for your life. But for the reason of wanting the thirst for war and wanting to go into battle should not be the reason for joining the army. The theme “there is no glory in war”, is portrayed in All Quiet on the Western Front by the…

aware of that some countries have the policy of having to have at least two years of military service until now. Having just been informed of this and living in a free country no I don’t think the United States should have a similar policy as then not everyone would be free to do what they want no matter what the situation. However, I think in the United States people should at least consider enrolling in the military, as it would bring a purpose for some people rather than just sitting at home…

as a combat medic and it's something that I personally am very interested in. I think it's so awesome that you can pursue your career in the civilian world as well as being in the national guard simultaneously. My family has always been in the military, my cousin is currently stationed in Germany. So going into the National Guard seems like a better option because it gives me a lot more freedom to pursue a career in the civilian world, while still keeping my options open. It's kind of like…

several reasons why people enter the military, as well as them realizing all the reasons they wanted to go to war diminished when they experienced the brunt of war. Going to war is not a choice you should make without some background info, and that is what recruiters are there for right? False, recruiters do not help you choose whether or not the military is a good suit for you. Recruiters have a job which requires a quota. They are the salesmen of the military. These men and women are here to…