Parker was now trying to help me put on my headset while I was putting my hair up in a ponytail. Once done, Parker lightly patted my back, giving me the signal that I'm ready to go. I then made my way down to the pit through a secured entrance. As I was making my way to the center of the pit, Parker allowed the soldiers to get a better view of the pit by letting them stand behind the glass barriers. "Ready Mandy?" Inquired Parker through his headset, looking at the woman at the center of the pit. "Let me check with my boys up on the balconies, first," I uttered looking up at the armed B.S.A.A. soldiers. "You already up their boys?" "Roger, snipers are ready Ms. Stark," came an answer through the communication line. "Then I guess it's show …show more content…
The only lights that were switched on were the ones focused on the pit and everything else in the room was black. Silence. Dead silence. Then, the electronic door opened, releasing some white smoke in the process. Afterwards, a distressed moan was heard and a sloppy and eerie sound like something being dragged was heard. A step, then another step made by something coming out from the electronic door and into the pit. It was an infected— a zombie. It was dragging one of its legs and it walked slowly and mindlessly in the pit. The trainees watched in silence as the infected mindlessly made its way closer to me. Some of the trainees thought that this was too easy as an exercise. Then, suddenly the infected stopped when it saw the living being. It just stood there motionless for several seconds, then, without warning, it moaned loudly and ran towards me. I just stood there while the creature quickly made its way to me. As the infected got really close to me it leaped towards me and even before it had the chance to maul me, a gunshot echoed throughout the room. I had shot it dead in its head—a perfect headshot. The zombie's head was gone and it collapsed on the
advocacy groups were putting pressure on congress, and the senate to intervene, would lead to the creation of (NSDD) 166. After the 166 order was signed, President Zia was apparently still opposed to The Stingers, but after a visit from Senator Orrin Hatch along, with a number of U.S. delegates Zia requested Stingers for himself to, protect against Soviet Air attacks on the border. Zia also implied that he could get some of those stingers to rebel forces, if they were supplied to his army. Zia would have to provide the request in writing to force the CIA to give in after being advised to do so by Hatch and Wilson. After the delegation had confirmed that Zia not only wanted Stingers for himself, but that he also supported the idea to give them
What is war good for? Absolutely nothing. The vietnam war wasn’t a necessary war. All of those innocent lives were lost because of America’s attitude toward communism. People need to look past their views into how it affects other people. The war was a economy ruining, life taking, horrible mistake.
William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" is renowned for its exploration of the human psyche, power dynamics, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. At the heart of this tragedy lies the character of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman whose ascent to power is driven by his relentless ambition. As the play unfolds, Macbeth evolves from a valiant warrior to a tyrannical ruler consumed by guilt and paranoia. Through Macbeth's journey, Shakespeare presents a profound exploration of the tragic hero archetype, examining the complexities of human nature and the moral dilemmas that accompany the pursuit of power.
The Vietnam War is truly one of the most unique wars ever fought by the Unites States of by any country. It was never officially declared a war (Knowll, 3). It had no official beginning nor an official end. It was fought over 10,000 miles away in a virtually unknown country. The enemy and the allies looked exactly the alike, and may by day be a friend but by night become an enemy (Aaseng 113). It matched the tried and true tactics of World War Two against a hide, run, and shoot technique known as "Guerrilla Warfare." It matched some of the best trained soldiers in the world against largely an untrained militia of untrained farmers. The United States' soldiers had at least a meal to look forward to unlike the Communist Vietnamese soldiers
The walls look slimy and wet, and he seems to be alone. He stands in a dark cave lit by dim torches facing away from you looking into a black abyss. The cavern isn't a cliff it just opens up into a huge open space. As you come closer the room lights up with blue flames on torch stands. It looks ancient, but the dirt is and dust is shuffled and pushed around so you can tell
The united front had long and historic roots in Vietnam. Used earlier in the century to mobilize anti-French forces, the united front brought together Communists and non-Communists in an umbrella organization that had limited, but important goals. On December 20, 1960, the Party' s new united front, the National Liberation Front (NLF), was born. Anyone could join this front as long as they opposed Ngo Dinh Diem and wanted to unify Vietnam.The character of the NLF and its relationship to the Communists in Hanoi has caused considerable debate among scholars, anti-war activists, and policymakers. From the birth of the NLF, government officials in Washington claimed that Hanoi directed the NLF's violent attacks against the Saigon regime. In a
In the era between the Second World War and the Vietnam War, national unity in the United States and American patriotism began to disintegrate and morph as the nation progressed from the 1940s through the 1970s. During WWII, the United States military fought a foe that the American public, and the world alike, saw as an enemy to the human race, which caused Americans to unify in their efforts to fight in the battle. In contrast, US military actions in Vietnam were not fully backed by the American public or American allies, in which caused many people from the country to lose trust and faith in America. Wars have points that define them. In WWII, it was the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, which rallied a nation to come together and fight, citizens and soldiers alike. Where as, Vietnam it was the Gulf of Tonkin with North Vietnam, which left many Americans, and soldiers both, confused by the confrontation and unsure of what actions should be taken by their government. Both attacks prompted American officials to make decisions concerning the use of military force, but in each case the attacks appealed differently to American leaders and the American public. In the time period between the two wars the United States military had desegregated its forces. For the first time, African American and white soldiers fought on the front lines together and slept in the same barracks and this caused many African American soldiers to think about the Army differently. Although the
The way American wars have been fought and how the men and women fighting those wars were affected have changed throughout the history of the United States. Soldiers have gone from being treated as the lowest class of society all the way to being the most respectable citizens in the country, with no linear progression leading them to this recognition. Since the foundation of the United States soldiers have been gaining more recognition for their sacrifices, with one major event standing out from this trend. The war in Vietnam was different from all wars before it, in turn causing Vietnam War veterans to be treated the worst of any soldiers previous. A mix of several factors makes this clearly evident. Those stationed in Vietnam were significantly less supported by the general population of the U.S than in any previous war. The soldiers who did make it home did not receive the homecomings that the older generations had; they were brought home to a country that disapproved of the sacrifices these soldiers made.
“World War II is finally at it’s end! Look forward to a life without worry or stress…” These voices blaring from the radio filled Alana Hiroto’s head as she tried to not drift off to sleep and ate her now soggy and tasteless Cheerios. She was not looking forward to catching the smelly old school bus that would be honking at her front door any minute. As Alana listened to the radio, she realized she honestly didn’t care much about the nuclear war she knew was going on between her home country, Japan, and some other countries she didn’t know the names of. Alana only knew that Mr. Yuin, her Social Studies teacher, would give them two whole points of extra credit if they completed the extra homework assignment on the ongoing war.
In the middle 1960s, every male in America had to register for Selective Service Draft at age 18. He would then be eligible for the draft and could be inducted into the Army for a period of two years. If you were a college student, you could receive a deferment and would be able to finish college without the fear of being drafted. However, once finished with college, a students name would be put to the very top of the draft list and could be deployed at anytime. The anti-war movement was about young men being drafted and then sent into war that most Americans did not believe threatened the security of the US. The Vietnam War was America’s rebellious war, a war without popular support
From President Truman to President Nixon there was a belief that communism in Southeast Asia jeopardized American interests. President Johnson sent over a half million troops to mediate the civil war happening in Vietnam.
The responses from the allied troops were mainly of hatred for the very harsh yet beautiful environment and an ambiguous response to the Vietnamese people. It is understandable the grudge troops held against a gruesome environment shrouded with innumerable killings in an alien culture, but the brutal racial discrimination perpetrated by Americans was still very prejudicial. There were, however, acts of kindness and charity to Vietnamese, yet at the same time, these glimpses of humanity were overshadowed by the greater bloody conflict. The varying responses of the allies were clearly evident through well-known films, stories and writers.
Vietnam. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there. Although, there were bad times in Vietnam, there were also good time there as well. I had an opportunity opened to me whether this was my destiny or a coincidence that led me here. All I remember from Vietnam were splashes, bangs and booms from the rain, gunfire and explosions. Aside from that, the only things that glued into my head was the great people I met during my time there. For the most part, there was two people that stood out for me, which were my buddy named Bubba and my commanding Lt. Dan.
A sudden Confederate attack in force in the early morning hours caused half-awake Union troops to flee their camps. The battle broke full force at daybreak Sunday, April 6th. At sunrise Lauren heard the thunder of distant musketry. The long roll had called the regiment out, and they did not know what an hour may bring forth. Pickets had been driven in, and skirmishing was going on at the front. Distant musketry and the rumbling of artillery past Lauren’s tent gave the situation a look of reality which she had not dreamed of an hour
In the 1950's, the United States had begun to send troops to Vietnam and during the following 25-year period, the ensuing war would create some of the strongest tensions in US history. Almost 3 million US men and women were sent thousands of miles to fight for what was a questionable cause. In total, it is estimated that over 2 million people on both sides were killed.