4th Infantry Division

Synopsis An armada of over five hundred ships and three Divisions of Marines, all to take a small Godforsaken volcanic Island with an area of about eight square miles. Two days with an additional day to "mop" up is all it should take. An Island located almost halfway the distance from the Marianas Army Air Corps B-29 airbases and Mainland Japan. A perfect spot to station fighter support and use as an emergency divert airbase. The assaulting American armada commanded by the brilliant and humble

September 5th, 1781, a French Naval Fleet inhabited the lower Chesapeake Bay, which was a major advantage to the continental army. The siege of Yorktown, was the last major battle against the British army under General Cornwallis, resulting in the inevitable surrender and American independence. There was a great deal of coordination prior to the actual engagement consequently leading to this outcome. The total number of soldiers consisted of 17,600 American and French soldiers, under the command

This Battle analysis has been written to describe one on the key battles during the Invasion of Iraq 2003. The Fall of Baghdad being a key objective in the overall success of the Iraq Invasion, was necessary in the mission to overthrow the dictator Saddam Hussein. The Dictator was suspected of keeping Chemical, Nuclear, and Biological weapons against NATO policy and was also accused of supporting Terrorist Groups in attacks on The United States of America. March 14, 2003; Allied

Germany for the first time since 1914 led an intense attack utilizing the new tactics perfected by the long stalemate (MM - 323). These tactics include the following: short, intense bombardments, then fast moving infantry groups attack key strong points to disrupt allied command and supply lines. The success of the new tactics was proven on the battlefields of Russia and Italy. The pressure on the Americans to field their armies grew as the Allied powers were had

Canada began as british colonies that settled people along the west coast. From there, Canada began to develop its own identity as its people became less reliant on Britain. Over 200 years later, Canada was officially founded on July 1st, 1867. As a new country, it was not as experienced compared to other independent nation ie. the British Empire. Although at the beginning Canada was technically part of the British Empire, Canada had proved itself to be a powerful ally in war. Canada’s influence

signed by the Rwandese parties on the 4th August 1993. Although the mandate was adjusted on a number of occasion due to the tragic events such as the genocide and the Kibeho Massacre which changed the situation in Rwanda. The new mandate aimed to provide security and protection of the refugee civilians at risk. After a long deliberation the Australian government decided to provide 600 Australian men and women from the medical contingent along with an infantry company to provide security. These people

went against both the factors that can make paratroopers such a decisive force; speed and surprise. It is these two factors that are vital for airborne forces to achieve their objectives. The air plan for Market Garden was to drop the 1st Airborne Division in three separate lifts over three consecutive days. This meant losing their primary advantage of surprise and allowing the Germans a chance to react before the Allies could get the upper hand. The argument for such a leisurely air plan was that

customs duties that they may generate from these incoming goods, than in the control and regulation of the arrival and stay of foreigners. The functions of immigration remained under the said bureau until 1937, when it was transferred again as a division under the Bureau of Labor. This was mainly to respond to the arrival of Chinese nationals who owned and operated trade houses, stores, and restaurants in the country. On 22 January 1940, the Second National Assembly of the Philippine Commonwealth

The Third Battle of Ypres The First World War was a long and bloody conflict, the world’s first taste of mechanized warfare. The Third Battle of Ypres fought from July-November 1917 was a long costly battle, a perfect example of huge loss for little gain. This investigation will explore the causes and consequences of this battle, give an insight into what happened during the battle and how it was and still is significant to New Zealanders. Overall this battle was a long battle of attrition that did

advance brigades entered the town of Gettysburg Pennsylvania looking for shoes (The History Place Battle of Gettysburg 2). Because of General Stuart?s failure to complete his mission of tracking the Union army, Hill?s troops encountered a Union cavalry division commanded by Major General John Buford (Microsoft Encarta Battle of Gettysburg 2). During battle in front of Cemetery Hill, General Hill was faced with stubborn resistance from the Union forces trying to hold until the rest of the forces could arrive