Great battles

war on Great Britain. This war was the first military campaign in history to be fought entirely in the air. Conquering all the odds, the Royal Air Force stood alone and defeated the German Luftwaffe. Even when facing certain defeat, Britain prevailed. The leadership of Great Britain, radar, and the Royal Air Force without a doubt were the three most crucial reasons into why Britain prevailed. The leadership of Great Britain played an important role to Britain's success during the Battle of Britain

Many historians often argue that Alexander the Great should be labeled “great.” This is due to his success in battles and the influence he had on his followers. This is also due to the fact that he thought of people as he did the things he did. The actions of having success in battle, not killing people just to kill them, and looked for ways he could profit his people, gave him the right to be called “great.” Alexander the Great had many success in battle. He conquered many countries and places. He

The Battle of Gaugamela SSG Hennessey, Timothy J USAICoE NCOA, Class 15-003 Alexander the Great is arguably the greatest general and military strategist to have ever lived. He never lost a battle, and before his thirtieth birthday, he had conquered from Greece to India. His military conquests paved the way for Hellinization, the spread of Greek culture, throughout the world. Though Alexander’s reign was short, he left an indelible mark on not only his kingdom but on the world

Why the Battle of the Somme is Regarded as a Great Military Tragedy On 1st July 1916, General Haig prepared the battle plan for an offensive on German lines, designed to relieve the strain on French forces at Verdun and break through a strong line of German defences. While Haig would have preferred an attack further north, he was hopeful that the operation should be successful in drawing forces away from Verdun and killing as many German troops as possible as part of

Alfred the Great came to power following the death of his brother, King AEthelred, who died five years into his rule. Alfred and AEthelred had been under joint rule together on account of Alfred’s superiority to his brother. Alfred has been known as the Christian king in England who took on the great threat posed by the Vikings. He has been described as “violent”, “victorious in almost all battles”, and like a “wild boar”. Alfred the Great's’ attempts to defeat the Vikings were both successful and

The Great Battles of the American Civil War      The Civil War, often called the War for Southern Independence began on April 12, 1861. The main cause of the war was slavery. The southern states depended on slaves to help grow crops which were the main source of income for the south. Slavery was illegal in all of the northern states but most people actually were neutral about it. The main conflict was if slavery should be permitted in the newly developing western territories.      The first battle

How do passions and desires eight in against duties and responsibilities? It is a personal battle that many people fight every day. In Great Expectations, young Pip fights this battle with himself. Charles Dickens portrays Pip as a young lower middle class boy in Victorian Era England. Pip is a blacksmith-to-be and early on is satisfied with his life. As Pip’s life progresses, he is confronted with opportunities and situations that challenge his very integrity. Pip is given the ability to pursue

In 490 B.C.E. the Battle of Marathon was a brief but important event in the war between the Greek city-states and The Persian Empire. The results of the battle had unforeseen effects on Athens and the future of Western Civilization. The Greek 'Golden Age', centred in Athens, brought about new forms of art, the foundations of future philosophy and redirected literature and drama. The achievements of the Athenians during this period were directly connected to the inspiration and prestige (which later

The Epic Father-Son Battle: Phillip II versus Alexander the Great Chris L. Word Count: 1595 During the times of ancient Greece, perhaps one of the most influential and known powers was Macedonia. Macedonia’s empire existed from the 800s BC to 146 BC and is principally known for the accomplishments of it’s leaders: Phillip II and his son, Alexander the Great. Phillip II worked internally in the regions near Greece strengthening his country, while Alexander operated very far from Greece, conquering

“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” (source # 7) When United States General Dwight Eisenhower said these words he gave the go-ahead for the Allied forces to launch Operation Overlord, an attack on a 50-mile stretch of beach along France’s Normandy region, which was currently occupied by Germany. This day, which we have come to call D-Day, has become forever ingrained in our country’s history and that