Credit: (Statement) When egotistical intellectuals, who cannot appreciate the thoughts of other, (Chorographia) unnecessarily criticize historians then they start tearing down history itself. (Statement) If historians are our keys to the past then when we abuse and criticize their writings we are tearing down the foundations of our history. (Thesis) I fully appreciate the work of historical writers, especially Eldredge Brookes who wrote “Andrew Jackson and The Battle of New Orleans, for he have taken the time to write and publish a well-written episode of our great nations past. Clarity: (Rhetorical Question) Andrew Jackson was the only man who could have possibly won the final, bloodstained battle of 1812. (Chronographia) Why is this statement …show more content…
This has happened many times throughout history, where smaller more determined forces pull down greater, mightier kingdoms. (GT) A more strong-minded disciplined group is much more efficient in battles therefore, those who fight with more determination even when heavily out numbered can still win the conflict. (ST) It is easy to see how Jackson won such a grueling, teeth grinding, and ostentatious battle,(Ecphrasis) for those who struggle for something they know is beyond even them, are able to fight with greater determination and perhaps live even through their most conflicting hardships. (St) Because Americans lived on the land they were fighting to keep while the British’s homes were completely safe far over the sea, it is plausible to think that the Americans fought harder. (GT) People who fight to uphold their beliefs often have more determination then those who do not get directly affected by their own decisions. (St) Armies cannot defeat …show more content…
(Pragmatographia) (GT) All military generals are orderly, and no non-orderly man is a militant general. (St) The general arranged his men in a proper well-ordered fashion, because this was the best way to counter an entrenched enemy. (GT) Soldiers who follow a well-designed thought out battle plan usually do not end up loosing. (GT) Pakenham guided his men into the proper set up for the situation the Americans put him into. Consistency: (Statement) The general cried, “Over the works or die!” (GT) A general who wants to regroup will often shout something to get the attention of his army. (St) It says the brave leader swayed in his saddle like a little river rushed about and splashing upon the rocks by the wind (Hydrographia) and died before they made it to the works. Propriety: (Statement) Critics say that when the Americans started firing that the British would have scattered and run back to camp. (GT) Right when soldiers start getting run down, like a bug under a shoe (Diminutio) the general realizes that they will loose if they hold out, so they retreat for the time being. (St) The desperate leader reforms his panic stricken line and again leads the charge against the
10. Americans: MG Fredendall’s verbal orders were often vague and imprecise. (While a quote was an attempt at OPSEC over the phone, it was simply too unorthodox to be considered a proper movement order for an entire brigade sized element. Other examples also exist of Fredendall’s imprecise manner such as: “Go get ‘em at once….Go smash ‘em” and: “Everything is rosy”, the troops “went to town”).
After all, they had more troops and they were better trained. There were many factors, though, that led to their defeat. Just like in the Revolutionary War, the British underestimated the Americans, and that was their main issue. Arrogance was a factor in this. Admiral Cochrane, for example, would not accept his men’s plan of how to move the barges from the bayou and instead wasted days executing his plan of how to do it (128).
5. It seems that the purpose of the writer’s actions during the Chancellorsville battle was to relay information about the troops’ actions to someone higher it command. The writer seemed to be reporting details to explain how and why things happened the way they did. It seemed to be very matter of fact and from a person who was directing and observing rather than actually fighting. This was more of a general overview of the entire regiment as a whole and not of the individual soldiers involved.
The Book of 1776 takes place on October 26, 1775 with King George III having a procession in his-self designed 4-ton coach. Despite his high life designed coach, he was a simple man with a lifestyle of that of a farmer. Many had thought of the King to be an unintelligent and uncommonly ugly, yet this was quite opposite. King George III was tall, and robust man, with clear blue eyes and an exceptional taste for music. He was quite talented to have learned piano and violin.
Once the Battle of New Orleans was over, Jackson brought his army to Tennessee. The people of New Orleans complained about how they were treated during the battle. A judge fined Andrew Jackson $1,000 for speaking ill of another judge during the battle. Jackson would eventually pay the fine, 25 years later. Back in Jackson’s home, he declared the Hermitage the official army headquarters for the District, which allowed him to work from home.
By defeating the Red Sticks, General Jackson gained their lands that Tennesseans had been wanting and since the beginning of the War of 1812. This land has always been appealing
It both saddens and terrifies me to say that I can still feel uncomfortable stating the fact that slaves built this nation. It is as though I have been taught to feel uncomfortable about the truths of American history. I find relief in knowing that there are, and have been, people who are not afraid or uncomfortable with the truth; those who can write, publish, and share honest American history with the world. In Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates shares truths with his son that I always knew, but never had the ability to articulate. Coates also writes with a sense of knowledge, I detect no doubt in his words; and the lack of repression with which he wrote often made me feel as though I was reading something that should be protected.
“There were thousands of Kantoreks, all of whom were convinced that they were acting for the best--- in a way that cost them nothing. And that is why they let us down so badly” (Remarque 12). Leadership plays an important role in every war, especially those of major importance. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque has many examples of leadership on display. Three types of leadership displayed in the novel are Kantorek’s hypocritical leadership, Himmelstoss’s authoritarian leadership, and Kat’s pack leader qualities.
The Revolutionary The Revolutionary stands up and faces his disillusioned cadres, all watching him, like the sphinx waiting for the answer to the riddle. He begins his speech “ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT…” the crowd roars with primal ecstasy. They inch closer to the fire to hear their leader speak of ideals unheard. He is easily recognizable among his children, having the four key attributes needed to be the leader of men.
Ridiculous? Courageous? The Light Brigade of six hundred men with horses and swords charge into a war zone surrounded by cannons and weapons. In Lord Alfred Tennyson’s poem and Richard Caton Woodville Jr.’s illustration, “The Charge of the Light Brigade” the author and illustrator both have opposed perspectives. The author uses imagery, diction, and tone to express his respect towards the 600 soldiers who courageously charged towards battle.
“The Father of American History,” William Bradford, in an excerpt, titled “Starving Time,” from his historical book, describes the Separatist’s difficult first winter. Bradford’s purpose is to convey the events of this winter to younger generations and identify the men who got them through it to future generations. He adopts a serious and contemplative tone in order to begin an education on the Separatist’s journey for the future generations. Throughout this excerpt, Bradford uses multiple rhetorical strategies, such as the pathos appeal, imagery and diction, and the ethos appeal, to achieve his purpose of enlightening the younger generations on past events. Bradford emphasizes the situation in his historical text by utilizing a pathos appeal
Cinco de Mayo History of the Celebration Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican Victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The celebration occurs in the state of Puebla, Mexico where the Mexican victory happened. The first celebration took place in the mid-20th century among Mexican immigrants. Celebrations are designed to educate the youth about the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo and the Mexican culture. How the Holiday is Celebrated “In the town of Puebla, where the actual battle took place, there is a parade of marchers dressed as Mexican, and French generals with their cannons and rifles.
Here is my suggested rough draft of the project A few notes • TBD= dialog need to be written • (suggested direction of dialog) Act 4 Scene 1 Open with anchor 1 (chorus) giving a recap of the war and present state and disposition of the English Army on the eve of battel to be developed (TBD) (Outnumbered, far from home, imposable odds but moral up, English superiority, victory certain for the English, god on English side…) Anchor 2 interrupts questioning the how victory could be certain with the English so heavily outnumbered; also questions King Henry’s wisdom in engaging in a battel while in such a weak position, (unfit to be as a general, lack of experience, is barley holding the army together not leading it…) Anchor 1 introduces footage
In the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” the author Alfred, Lord Tennyson has been entitled to being one of the top poems of the seventeenth century. Many different personal perspectives can be seen when reading this poem. The author does a great job of uniting the bravery of six hundred men, and the strength with in person’s life story. The poem, “The Charge into the Light Brigade” conveys the image of how brave men go into the valley of death, but regardless of the odds the heroic actions of these men will always prevail.
Precisely, the conflict proves the disparities between those who do the grunt work and those who command others. Rapp, a field operative who recurrently kills enemies, conveys his disapproval of Leland, an officer at a military base: “And you have an overinflated sense of how important you are in this whole thing” (Flynn 150). The plot is affected by Leland’s false senses of authority. Indeed, Leland believes that his crisp uniform and militaristic demeanor entitle him to power over Rapp. Consequently, Rapp feels as annoyed as a dog with fleas (☺ Simile) at Leland, and he puts Leland back in his place.