Tom Mchugh's Case Summary

Albert depicts how the “doughboys” lived at the front what they ate, what the average soldier carried in his pack, and combines such general accounts with details of particular battles

It shows the harsh and terrible conditions, which the Australian troops, experienced, whilst in the trenches. “Great, sleek, corpse-fed rats ran in squads between our legs” depicts the dirty conditions of which, the Australians experienced, where sixteen per cent died from typhoid, dysentery and gastroenteritis. This was the major cause of death in Australian troops. In the winter the weather would get down to below zero. There were reports of Australians toes falling off, after freezing and contracting gangrene. This would occur when the trenches were filled with mud up to their ankles in a trench two metres wide and 2 metres high. When the Australians arrived at the Western front, the first thing they saw were the lines of wounded soldiers being taken to the rear. As they got closer, they could feet the earth shake, and hear the constant ‘crump’ of artillery shells. This was known as trench foot and not uncommon in Australian soldiers. George states, “It is one of the things Kipling forgot to tell us” differing much from what they had expected the war to be like. The hard work and enduring sacrifices that they made in these harsh conditions evaluates the contribution of Australian soldiers to the Western Front

Men were living outside for days or weeks on end, with limited shelter from cold, wind, rain and snow in the winter or from the heat and sun in summer. Artillery destroyed the familiar landscape, reducing trees and buildings to desolate rubble and churning up endless mud in some areas. The incredible noise of artillery and machine gun fire, both enemy and friendly, was often incessant. Yet soldiers spent a great deal of time waiting around, and in some quiet sectors there was little real fighting and a kind of informal truce could develop between the two sides. Even in more active parts of the front, battle was rarely continuous and boredom was common among troops, with little of the heroism and excitement many had imagined before the war. The Italian infantry officer Emilio Lussu wrote that life in the trenches was ‘grim and monotonous’ and that ‘if there were no attacks, there was no war, only hard work’.[1] The order to attack – or news of an enemy assault – changed

The book “The Face of Battle: a study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme” authored by John Keegan is a non-fiction resource dedicated to enlightening the reader concerning the history of the military with the emphasis being between the 1960s and 1970s. Keegan provides a more detailed and accurate representation of combat in three fundamental battles in British history, and these include Agincourt, Waterloo, and Somme. In addition, the author attempts to explore the life of a common soldier, which according to him, is shaped by blood, anguish, and gripping fear.

New weapons and defensive techniques were implemented here, a huge turning point for battle tactics and causes of death for the remainder of WW1. Hazardous gases were used alongside new machinery such as military tanks to form a stronger defensive stance, and although trenches were used in Gallipoli warfare, they became increasingly more popular in attacking techniques at the Western Front. The major Battle of Fromelles was also a great struggle for Australian soldiers as their enemies held higher grounds where possible, and there was little experience in working the artillery fire as it was the first ever battle for the AIF (Australian Imperial Force). Additionally, the Australian troops were placed majoritively on the front line at all times by the British. This accounted for the large number of losses and sacrifices of the ANZACs at the Western Front battles compared to the soldiers of other nations who also fought alongside the British. A quote from Lieutenant Hugh Knyvett, 59th Battalion, 15th Brigade (1916) expressed the great hardships that the soldiers were soon to face on the Western Front, unprepared and inexperienced. Knyvett is a credible source as he was one of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front, and was a Lieutenant during these battles. Knyvett says: “We had not been two days in the trenches before we knew that we were destined for an attack on the trenches opposite and we had not had time even to know the way about our own lines” (Wilkinson 2011). In addition, a letter sent home by John Alexander Raws, a credible SA Soldier who also took part in WW1 (1916) furthermore displays what hardships presented itself on the Western

The Western Front, while the main focus of combat in WW1, many Australians ignore this part of the war, as they focus more on the Gallipoli campaign and its legend. However with the centenary of the First World War here, many people have begun to realise that Australia was involved in other theatres of the war, and not just Gallipoli. The focus of this essay will be on the Events leading up to Australia’s involvement, the weapons of the western front, life in the trenches, trench warfare, The Battle of Fromelles and the End of the war.

The conflict spanned from 1914 - 1918 and led to many military developments which have greatly impacted us today. During the war, technology had rapidly advanced, In 1914 it would was unbelievable to think that in just the span of a few years war would change completely; Horses became tanks and soldiers wouldn’t only have to worry about rifle fire, but also: artillery, chemical weapons, enemy planes and much more. The war ended in 1918 with a total of more than 38 million casualties. World War 1 is the setting of thousands of stories, one of them being: “Goshawk Squadron”. “Goshawk Squadron” was written in 1971 by author: Derek Robinson. The story follows the titular Goshawk Squadron, a british air force squadron fighting along the western front in ww1. The squadron is led by 23 year old Major Stanley Woolley, a strict, cynical and aggressive leader who despises the idea of gallant and chivalrous fighting. One could argue that Major Stanley Woolley is a character to be admired. This will be proven by showing how his harsh treatment to his squad members is justifiable. Also in that face that Woolley is a persistent leader and fighter, and in the fact that Woolley is shown to care for those around them, even if he tries not to show it. The justification for Woolley being deserving of admiration will surely be made clear.

It seemed like ages before he was free. He ran back towards the British line, expecting at any moment to feel a bullet rip through him. Then, out of the blue, a single shot rumbled across the dormant battlefield. Ed spun around just in time to see the German commander’s pistol smoking. The machine gunner who had spared his life was slumped over, motionless.

The First World War was a war of many firsts. Not only was it the first true contemporary war, but it was also the first war that introduced new forms of industrial warfare, which resulted in many repercussions. One of these repercussions was the development of shell-shock or neurosis as a result of war in soldiers returning from the battle front. In “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Enrich Maria Remarque the psychological effect of industrial warfare on soldiers was depicted as a paradoxical combination of exhilaration on the battlefront as well as a deep state of numbness and melancholy.

David took a group of over 20 students to walk in the footsteps of Australian soldiers at Fromelles and the Western Front. At Passchondael they found mock trenches and had the opportunity to dress up in full kit complete with rifles. They learned that speed was essential in putting gas masks, a matter of life or death. They walked ‘The Australian Walk’ to the war cemetery; we saw photos of the students taken in exactly the same place as photos of soldiers which were taken almost 100 years ago. The soldiers in the photo were resting, it was obvious there were two of them who would not be able to get up and continue. This was a poignant moment before they entered the Tyne

They provided a type of freedom; no rules or regulations were present on the front lines, as if that’s what Pyle was searching for his whole life. Along with freedom were lasting images of chaos. The scenes on the front line were bonding; the only way someone could understand the horrors of the war was if they could see it for themselves. The men experiencing the daily punishment of the front were a source of great admiration from Ernie Pyle. “The God-damned infantry, as they like to call themselves,” “the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys … that wars can’t be won without.” (pg. 91, Ernie Pyle’s War). Pyle understood how important the role of the “common man” was in Europe. He loved the underdog aspect to them, as if he could see himself in their unit fighting bravely. These men scrapped through the teeth of the German resistance, and Pyle would be damned sure they were recognized for

In order for a pretrial to take place, there needs to be a decision to charge. This begins with an officer bringing a case to a prosecutor, whose job is to determine if there is enough information derived by the responding officer on behalf of the case, which could prove the suspect was involved in the crime. Once a case is given to the prosecuting attorney, there needs to be enough probable cause to detain the suspect. The case is then given to independent magistrates to make a quick decision on whether or not there is enough probable cause to defend the officer’s determination to make an arrest. Whether or not there is sufficient probable cause to detain a suspect is decided at the first appearance.

On Tuesday, November 08, 2016, I, Officer B. McMillon, #135, of the Mansfield ISD Police Department was on assignment at Legacy High School located at 1263 N. Main in Mansfield, Texas 76063. At approximately 12:00 pm I was informed by AP Cousins, Leonard B/M, dob 03/06/1962 in regards to a physical altercation that occurred in the third floor boy’s rest room.

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McMullen is not discharged from the contract to build the apartment house. McMullen is not discharged from the contract because the change of law did not prohibit the construc¬tion of the building it just made it more expensive to build. Moreover, this issue doesn’t come within the rule of law that allows for a contract to be discharged. The contract is still enforceable because it’s still possible to build the apartment house it’s just more expensive than what was originally thought and agreed upon in the contract. The contract would only be discharged if it was impossible to perform but in this case it’s still possible to perform the contract. McMullen still must perform the contract even though it’s more expensive than the price that they agreed on in the contract.