Condor Legion

What makes a human being a hero? What defines men and women from being a hero or just another person? Nobody really knows the answer to these questions. But I have concluded that the modern day hero that I have chosen is a brave man that put others lives before his own and to me that defines a hero. Desmond Doss was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with infantry company in World War Two. After our allies pulled off hacksaw ridge he stayed and continued to retrieve bodies

Roman Republic, Rome established its military on class organization. The Maniple structure of the Roman Military was determined by the age and wealth of an individual. Male Romans without the economic surplus to buy arms would not be omitted into the legions of the Roman Republic. Free male citizens could fight for the honor of defending Rome and their families.

required. The Roman Legion was one of the most effective and advanced armies in history and fulfilled its duty to protect the Roman Empire, its citizens, and its emperors for nearly five-hundred years. It successfully conquered England, Spain, France, Greece, and much of the Middle East and Africa. They were able to accomplish this feat through modernizing old-fashioned ways of thought on warfare. Through the tactics they employed and the equipment they used, the Roman Legion was able to become one

Why was the Roman Army so Successful? The legions of Rome were one of the biggest factors in Rome's success as an empire. They conquered vast quantities of land, and were often used by the government to improve the morale of people living in cities, which often had parts that were cramped and unsanitary. The legions were set apart from contemporary armies due to their level of organisation and especially as they fought as a unit and not as individuals, as many tribes did. The swords of the Roman

Throughout the years the armies of ancient Rome have invaded and conquered most of Europe. For quite a long time other civilizations feared them because of their massive, well trained legions of soldiers. Some people might have read about their feats in battle elsewhere. Often research focuses solely on the strategies and technology employed by Rome in times of battle, but what about the soldiers themselves? People usually think of the Roman military as a well oiled machine that acted precisely and

Tucker Pounds Mr. Ron Ramage Honors English III October 26, 2015 Drum Corps: From the Battlefield to the Football Field “Put on a show!” The director’s command echoed across the field as the drum corps began its routine in front of thousands of spectators. What attracts people to be involved in such a demanding and strenuous activity? The concept of drum corps has changed drastically over the last 200 years. Tracing its origins from before the American Revolution through the Civil War and into

Of the ancient civilizations, Rome was able to transform from a small town into the center of power of the entire Mediterranean Basin. The history of Rome can be traced through the evolution of the Roman Army and by observing the evolution of the troops and the tactics that have been employed by the Roman military since the foundation of Rome to the end of the end of the republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire. As the territory of Rome expanded, the military structure, as well as the training

“A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. Regardless of personal political views, that is an honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact.” Data indicates that it takes years for the trauma associated with military combat to appear, hence the name post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After the Vietnam War it took nine to twelve years

on tool that led the empire in a golden age. The Roman Legions were the spearhead of the empire the revolutionized western civilization with its, art, literature, engineering, history, organization, ingenuity, science, math, polities, and countless other cultural influences. The Romans divided there chain of command into six major officials that made up the legion. The general was appointed by the emperor, and had complete control of the legion, as long as it did cross the emperor or the senate. The

In the United States today, many of our military Veterans are experiencing poverty. Although resources are provided for them by the government, funds are scarce when it comes to answering the escalating demands to assist homeless military veterans as they become unproductive upon their returns in the United States from fighting wars abroad. As regards to such problem, an organization referred to as GIGO Fund is established to rescue this particular group of destitute military Veterans and tried