The conditions they come to accept as ‘normal’ would strike anyone not accustomed to them as intolerable and Hibbert’s response, based on his instinct for self-preservation, may be seen as rational and in many ways understandable. However, his stance goes against the crucial military requirements of camaraderie and unity against the enemy and thus he loses the sympathy of the audience, even though he has, in all probability, been forced to go to war through conscription.…
“I cannot consistently, with self respect, do other than I have, namely, to deliberately violate an act which seems to me to be a denial of everything which ideally and in practice I hold sacred.”. Or maybe, “I regard the principle of conscription of life as a flat contradiction of all our cherished ideals of individual freedom, democratic liberty and Christian teaching.…
I agree with this statement because of two major reasons. The first reason being the emotional and mental impact that war has on the minds of soldiers and their families. The evidence displayed in chapter 7 demonstrates what going to war can do to the personalities of some. “I ought never to have come here. Out there I was indifferent and often hopeless-I will never be able to do so again. I was a soldier, and now I am…
It is true Sir, that I have. . expressed an Inclination to serve the ensuing Campaigne as a Volunteer; and this inclination is not a little increased since it is likely to be conducted by a Gentleman of the General's Experience. But, besides this and the laudable desire I may have to serve (with my best abilities) my King & Country, I must be ingenuous enough to confess, that I am not a little biased by selfish considerations. To be plain, Sir, I wish earnestly to attain some knowledge of the Military Profession: and, believing a more favourable opportunity cannot offer, than to serve under a Gentleman of General…
The author also uses repetition of the word “dead” this is clearly directed towards the soldiers in order to emphasise the officer’s message. This is a form of teaching the soldiers to hate, fear and listen to authority in order for them not to die needlessly.…
The Prussian Baron von Steuben, being a newcomer to the Revolutionary cause in America, was in a position to see many of the deficiencies in military discipline and their causes. The reasons for his unique insight may have been due to the fact that he was distanced from the revolutionary ideals in America, and as a result, was able to better observe and understand them; and ultimately use them to shape his new and successful form of discipline in the Continental Army. Most of the commanders of the Continental Army, from the commander in chief to the lower officers had subscribed to the traditional European method that relied on fear to achieve discipline. This method of fear was probably not essential, and had little if any effect in the early days of the war because the soldiers were mostly fighting for their own ideologies. To the soldiers, the commanders were of little importance.…
- Page 1: “In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores.”…
Punctuality in a military environment is crucial as it enables tasks to be completed, and allows leaders to conduct accountability, PCCs and PCIs for particular operations. Also, depending on the severity or how often a soldier conducts the offense, being late can lead to UCMJ action. This essay will provide in some detail the benefits of being punctual as well as note possible consequences.…
young redcoat, on the truth about who the British army is, becoming an uncritical person.…
we must all believe in them and live by them. I expect you to behave…
To begin, O’Brien argued that the war was unjust through his depictions of his internal struggles. For instance, the author expressed his opposition to the war and sought counsel in an attempt to relieve his distress. When O’Brien expressed his concerns to the chaplain, the chaplain regarded him as a disturbed individual (pg. 57). When O’Brien communicated with the battalion commander, O’Brien’s concerns remained unanswered (pg. 62). Even Captain Johansen, whom O’Brien admired (pg. 144), failed to consider the politics or morality…
Rockwell, Paul.” One reason not to join the military: You may be ordered to kill civilians.” www.commondreams.org News center (April 29, 2006)…
Did you know that you need one hundred service hours to graduate high school? Yes, if you don’t have one hundred service hours, you won’t be able to graduate and attend to your future college. According to the definition from (www.dictionary.com), Service hours are volunteers that benefit an organization or an institution. Service can show you how to be responsible and be dedicated to whatever you're doing.…
Every soldier has certain duties, responsibilities, and most have some level of authority. Soldiers should know what these are and how they apply to them. One of the obligations as a soldier is to carry out your duties to standard and the best of your ability. Fulfill your responsibilities knowing that you are part of a great team that only works when each of its members do their best. If in a leadership position, exert authority to build the team and develop your soldiers. Soldiers are depend on leadership each and every day to make tough decisions based on rank and duty position.…
I have just received your letter about considering joining the German army and fighting in this god awful war. From my tone already you should notice that I completely disagree with your thinking and am going to try my hardest to persuade you not to come out and fight.…