Although General Patton was very successful during his tenure leading armies, the issue of his personal war ego gets in the way of his successes with the 7th army. Many effects in the movie attract the attention of the audience while on the other hand gives an unrepresentative view on things from a soldier’s standpoint. Even though Patton was consistent at getting himself into trouble, his ability to inspire men to courageous accomplishments with his aggressive approach is what made him unique as a leader. The fact that more attention was focused on the 7th army because of the actions by Commander Patton because of the lack of empathy during his decision making. Schaffner did a respectable job of accomplishing their mission of perceiving war in a precise fashion. Not only did they paint a vivid picture of what was taking place, the movie showcased the strategic planning that went into the war. He images leaves an impression because of the injuries that were showed during the hospital scenes. The hospital scenes allowed the diverse view on who Patton was as a person and not as a leader. The effect was positive and negative at times which allowed him to be perceived in a distinctive way. During battle Schaffner showcased war in an exceptional …show more content…
Patton can be considered a high risk high reward type of guy due to the fact that he was a hero in Italy but a zero after slapping the soldier. Attitudes like this really show that Patton was a flawed leader in the way he acted. The other leaders especially General Bradley put a cold shoulder towards Patton’s actions but after a while they began to speak up. This led to his aggressive approach to be lessened. General Bradley was very influential throughout the movie and his character was portrayed in a very respectable manner. Together they brought an even balance to the unit, which gives the soldiers the best of both
In the accounts of the unit’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Tom Kunk, was not seen as a great leader if one at all by the accounts of his subordinates. A memorial service was held for Three soldiers
In the story, the audience, is immersed in a typical Germans soldiers life when going to the front, waiting to go to the front, injured, and when on leave. The audience is shown the terrible experiences the soldiers experience and the emotions that they feel in many
When the soldier kills the woman he wasn't excited he was very scared about what he had just done and it will be with him for the rest of his life. This shows that the soldier is not out to just kill people he does what he thinks is the best solution in his current situation. If the soldier did not believe that was the right call he wouldn't have done why because he is a good responsible soldier who meets all of the
“Speech to the Third Army” General George Patton speaks with great credibility or ethos; Patton was born into a family with an extensive military background, both his father and grandfather were both highly respected members of the military. General Patton had a very long and successful career in the military, and firmly believed that leading should be done by example, and for that reason, Patton was always in front of his troops during war. George lived and breathed for the military, he once said “one must be so soaked in military lore that he does the military thing automatically” (Harkins, War as I knew it). The speech titled “Speech to the Third Army” was given to the young men who were about to go into a gruesome war and fight for their country, General George Patton had to cheer these boys up and make them feel like they were doing the right thing for their country.
The three movies – Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, and The Green Berets – are all movies based on the same historical event – the Vietnam war and US’s involvement in it. Yet, they all presented us with different and narrative point of view and authority figures in order to paint their individual values. The movies’ most obvious differences lie within the choice of their narrative point of view. The Green Beret, the earliest one, was directed by John Wayne and he also starred in the leading role. Wayne’s authority and influence in the 1960s was similar to the influence of Tom Hanks in the 21st Century.
This film is based on the book Band of Brothers in which author Stephen E. Ambrose interviews vet soldiers of the Easy Company. Those same soldiers give first-hand accounts that are at the beginning of every episode giving the film credibility. Each episode depicts a different battle or encounter that the group faced and the opening foreshadows and gives the viewers the sense of what actually happened during World War II in Europe. They give emotional insight to the experiences they saw at first hand. However, the film is not really biased towards the United States Army.
With all of these soul-shattering, life-changing conditions, it is less of a war and more of a test of strength for the soldiers, here at Valley Forge. Some men were going home and not returning. Other men just completely deserted. Even George Washington’s position was uncertain, the members of congress didn’t trust him. Life at Valley Forge was obviously horrible, and the ugly truth is that it wouldn’t get much better.
Although he learned that he had to learn to cope with every single physical, emotional and mental stress factor that came his way. He learned with every guy in his platoon, they all stuck together. This novel was a very well written book. Each story was different, and gave a different aspect on war every time. The emotions were real, and very descriptive.
The opportunity was given to Shaw to lead the first ever all negro repentant the 54th Massachusetts. COl. War changes people, as exemplified by the characters in the movie Glory. The trials and tribulations of fighting the enemy can change even the hardest of hearts. Colonel Shaw in the movie Glory perspective changed tremendously throughout the movie.
Hillenbrand depicts the battle scenes beautifully, describing even the most minute of details, to make the reader feel as if he or she is actually there. “The plane was gravely wounded, trying to fly up and over onto its back. It wanted to stall and wouldn’t turn, and the pilots needed all their strength to hold it level. Three Zeros (Japanese Plane) orbited it, spewing streams of bullets and cannon shells.” (100) She also makes the reader want to throw up with her graphic descriptions of punishment and torture.
Throught this powerful essay it is clear that MacArthur is passionate about his Country and the military who serves it. Being very vivid in the descriptions of the world at war, was a way that this essay provokes emotion. Stating “...many a weary march from dripping dusk to to drizzling dawn,slogging ankle-deep through the mire of shell-shocked roads, to form grimly for the attack,blue-lipped, covered with sludge and mud, chilled by the wind and rain, driving home to their objective…” Those striking words hit the audience like an arrow piercing the hearts of those in attendance. This diction drives home the the point through the use of the audience's emotions keeping their feeling on the surface to be further affected by the speaker's words.
This portrayal reveals the shared humanity of the soldiers on both sides and how in war beauty and horror
George Patton was a great soldier with many accomplishments. (“Official”). Patton was a hero with an exciting childhood. His family had a rich history with war. Patton grew up hearing stories about all the major American conflicts from the Revolutionary war, to the Mexican war, to the Civil
This specific portrayal of the military was displayed in the mission that was assigned in chapter 28, when Colonel Cathcart requests the bombing of a defenseless Italian village, in order to block a supply road. The objective behind the mission being a cover up for the colonel’s desire to obtain aerial photographs that will impress his superior. Instead of keeping in mind the best interest of the nation, Colonel Cathcart deliberately creates missions that will promote him in rank. He completely neglects the moral foundations upon which the military is established: leadership, integrity, courage, and commitment. The lives of the soldiers are devoid of true self-understanding and identification due to the circumstances they are under.
Watch this movie is you are in the mood to see a movie about WWII. The director of this film is none other than Steven Spielberg. This time he tries to keep his story simple and relies more on storytelling than special effects, although there are some great action sequences in the movie to keep the emotion flowing on the film. He is able to do a good job around this story and showcase why he is one of the most influential directors of film 's