Audie Murphys Legend

This emotionally-powerful idea snags the attention of the reader and reiterates the theme that soldiers confront several obstacles. Once more, Alexander communicates, “In practice, November 11 is clouded with ambiguous symbolism, and has become our most awkward holiday.” This quote exposes the uncomfortable situations that a plethora of veterans find themselves in. The very holidays meant to honor these soldiers has suffocated them with the question, “Why come back alive when you could have died a hero?” By explaining the social pressures soldiers face, the author restated her claims of the adversity soldiers find themselves in. While both of these articles use ample pathos, they also use logos to support their claim.

Audie Murphy still had a lot of trouble and had to “fight the system” to get overseas and into actual combat. But he was very persistent and his persistence finally paid off, and in early 1943, he was shipped to Casablanca, Morocco in Africa as a replacement in Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment (United States), 3rd Infantry Division. Disappointed, Murphy didn’t see any action in Africa, but he participated in extensive training maneuvers along with the rest of the 3rd Division.

June 20, 1925 a boy named Audie Murphy was born. The son of Emmett Murphy and Josie Killian had became the most decorated soldier of World War 2. Audie's life before the war was no where near perfect. He grew up on a sharecroppers farm in Texas. He grew up having a tough life with little money . Even though life was tough it was never dull with his 11 brothers and sisters around. While growing up Audie was know for being a rebel. He was also know for having a great shot with his gun. Besides working on the farm he attended school in Celeste with his siblings. Eventually the toll of having to support so many kids caught up to the father . He ended up leaving the family in 1940 .This caused the young boy to drop out of school. This had left him

Owen states that he has altered some names, and that since he is human some events may have played out differently. Lt. Owen also informs that he used help from his coworkers to make sure he retells the tale with utmost honesty. “All the men portrayed here are real, and the substance of their stories is faithful to the actual events depicted.” (Preface, xvi) It is with this precaution we are introduced to the first Chapter. Lt. Owen gives the readers information not only about his background, but also the background of his coworkers. He speaks of the pride a marine should have, and the bravery of Baker-One-Seven. “We were under way. There were tears, but Marines and Marine wives aren’t ashamed of tears when their hymn plays.” (Chap. 3, pg. 46) This memoir serves as a tribute to the Marines of Baker-One-Seven. The events and facts depicted in Owen’s memoir contains historical

Many people have been born that have struck a chord with the world. Some people have become legends, patriots and even heroes. Though one person stood out among the rest, this one was not made a hero, but was born to be one. He was a hero at what he strived to be in life and he has captured the attention of the public like no other solider has done before or since. This great Canadian Air Force Ace became one of the legendary figures in 20th century air warfare. With his daring and dramatic dogfights in France, he achieved a record of 72 kills in his many encounters. His role on the ground during the Second World War training pilots changed and inspired a whole new generation of fighter pilots. This man is known

These examples show us so much insight into the real Valley Forge. They show us the brutal conditions of the lives of these poor men who deserved better. The sacrifices that they made were tremendous and often a matter of life and death, before any shots were fired. Again, if it were my decision, I would have strayed from Valley Forge. The thought of leaving my family and the possibility of death before battle would not have been worth the

Often times war is depicted in a victorious, triumphant manner when in reality war is chaotic; full of destruction and death. In Stephen Crane’s “A Mystery of Heroism” and Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge,” we witness the harsh reality of the war and the common human reaction to the havoc. Fred Collins simply wants water, but the well is on the other side of the battlefield. Peyton Farquhar, a loyal civilian to the South, just wanted to help in the war but instead was hanged for his good-intentioned attempt to destroy the bridge to help the Confederates. Ambrose Bierce and Stephen Crane wrote “An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge” and “A Mystery of Heroism” to show the natural human condition in adverse situations.

The movie, “Glory” was an exceptional movie depicting the bloody American Civil War and the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Many famous actors starred in the movie, while Broderick portrayed Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, Washington and Freeman portrayed African American infantrymen in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The movie presents many historically accurate events, however some parts are flawed and completely false. Especially throughout this report, I will constantly discuss how Robert Gould Shaw was falsely portrayed and the extent of doing so is just to prove a point how wrong the movie is about the Union colonel. Even scenes were swept completely off the movie, though they might have had an important role in the regiment’s legacy.

Arthur Lloyd Kelly was a veteran, he served in the Korean War, Vietnam War and World War II. He was a Kentucky native that did not approve of the way people never asked veterans from Kentucky about their views of the war, therefore he made a book telling about his experiences. He began the book by describing twelve different narratives based upon over 100 different interviews with WWII veterans from Kentucky. He also wrote another book called Crowded Moment: Morgan Brings the civil war to Springfield. These stories turned out to be so dramatic and powerful that there wasn’t much work left for Kelly. In “Battlefire! Combat Stories from World War II” the thesis states that this book records the experiences of a dozen different Kentuckians among the millions of young American men who fought, suffered and spilled their blood around the globe and who struggled daily just to stay alive in the midst of violence, chaos, and fear.

Scholars, soldiers, and the like have praised Stephen Crane for his accurate depiction of war in The Red Badge of Courage. Having never fought in a war himself, Crane displays a remarkable talent for reproducing precise images, through words, of the sights, smells, and the overall psychological duress of the battlefield. All of this turmoil is witnessed through the eyes of Henry, a young man who enlisted to fight as a Union solider during the American Civil War. Henry joins the army with a romanticized notion of war. “He had, of course, dreamed of battles all his life…” Crane describes, and “in visions he had seen himself in many struggles”

Soldiers and veterans deserve the credit and support that their countries give them. In the US, if a soldier or veteran passes by, somebody will thank them for serving their country. In “The Sniper”, written by Liam O’Flaherty, O’Flaherty illustrates how the dangers of war are the reason soldiers get that amount of support. “The Sniper’ is about a Republic Sniper in the Irish Civil War. Through mood, internal conflict, and setting, O’Flaherty illustrates the damaging effects war has on soldiers.

Though the men are previously characterized as hopeful and strong, Wilfred Owen and his personal battlefront experiences contrast this view, conveying the soldiers as weakened and forgotten by the authority figures who once promised to award honor among such “heros”. Euphemisms convince Americans to

War can either forge or destroy the many that are subjected to it. Some may say that the only true honor a man can receive is through the heat of battle. Soldiers become obsessed with the idea of embodying the legends of the ancient Greek warriors. Although bloodlust is not the only way for this relative glory to be achieved, it is a rather simple way. All one has to do is dedicate himself or herself to fighting with all of his or her strength possible. There have been many wars and battles that have molded men into legends, and the Civil War was no different. In Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage, the story of a Union soldier just wanting glory is graphically told. The personal stories of every soldier are all unique. Their experiences,

His confidence and determination lead him to believe that anyone can do anything if their heart is in the right place. He believes that the true heroes are those serving above him in service (Werthmuller). Our group learned that the position of officer in the U.S. Army is a difficult rank and a harsh one in that one must be responsible for the lives of many and still manage to fight for his country. This is what makes Officer Werthmuller so special; he sincerely cares about the lives of his loved ones and doesn’t think a minute of life should be wasted.

How complimentary it is that Jake, of military background, continues to strive for bravery and