What is command responsibility or superior responsibility? It is the doctrine of hierarchical accountability in cases of war crimes. It is also called the Yamashita principle. [Yamashita was the Commanding General of 14th Army Group between 9 Oct 44 - 2 Sep 45 and Military Governor of Philippines. He assumed post 11 days before the allied forces took control of Philippines. Under his command‚ his troops committed acts of violence‚ cruelty and homicide inflicted on the civilian population resulting
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Boeing B-29 Supperfortress Though it was conceived of before World War II‚ its impact was not felt until the war was close to an end. However‚ in this short amount of time‚ you could argue it had a greater impact on the pacific theater than any other weapon. Without the capabilities of the B-29 Supperfortress there is no doubt the war in the pacific would have carried on for years past its actual end date‚ and would have resulted in the loss of countless more American lives. The effect of the
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THEME Culture of a nation is manifested and influenced by a number of factors. National psyche and traits being the most pronounced ones. Military culture ‚ to a certain extent ‚ is in harmony with the national culture‚ however‚ it has its own impulses and dynamics. It incorporates obedience that curtails individual freedom or at times it may be at tangent with the socio-cultural values of a society ; Military culture of British – Indian Army ‚as inherited by us is a case in point here. Philosophy
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The National Cadet Corps is the Indian military cadet corps with its head Quarters at New Delhi. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools‚ colleges and Universities all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course but are given preference
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS – To Kill a Mockingbird Character | Characteristics/Qualities | Important Quotes | Additional Information | ATTICUS | Atticus has integrity and believes that abiding the law (courthouse and humanity) is necessary.He demonstrates the qualities: * Humbleness/ modesty: he does not want attention for his good deeds. * Integrity * Loyalty: to his family and courthouse. * No prejudice: with regards to the coloured people. * Honesty: he was prepared to turn in Jem as a murderer
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heart; his restlessness drove him to seek some other avenues of satisfaction and he studied law and became a judge. Then he took part in politics and became mayor. Meanwhile‚ the Civil War broke out and he joined the army again where he rose to be a Brigadier General. During all these years he had bitter experiences of marital relations. Before he joined the army during the Mexican war he felt that Christine wanted him to go because she hated him‚ and that is why he did go. He hoped to be killed in action
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Jesus Guadarrama Ms. LaPorta English 100 15 December 2011 Hidden side of mankind Throughout history‚ execrable acts of corrupt human behavior have stunned mankind. While one might not see themselves capable of committing acts of torture towards others‚ and possibly killing another human being‚ experiments and real historical events have proven that there is a gruesome side within human beings expressed when placed in a position of power or control. Those who are not in that position expect
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The 5 functions of management MGT 330: MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS The Air Force has more than 334‚000 active duty Airman working to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. The Air Force creed defines what each Airman strives to be‚ how to act‚ and how to lead. Within the creed stands our mission…My mission is to Fly‚ Flight‚ and Win. To accomplish this mission‚ the Air Force has organized and structured itself to be the most efficient‚ and effective force in Air
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Primary Source Paper Chad Armbuster 14/06/14 The Change The American Civil War was truly a unique war in American history as well as world history. It stands as one of the worst‚ if not the worst‚ stain on the history of the United States of America‚ and should be studied to find how things managed to go so wrong so that the horrors witnessed will never be seen again. Perhaps the worst mistake was that the American people woefully underestimated
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“Blue Melody” Analysis "Blue Melody" is a short story by J. D. Salinger which was first published in the September 1948. It is the tragic tale of an African-American jazz singer; the story was inspired by the life of Bessie Smith and was originally titled "Scratchy Needle on a Phonograph Record." Cosmopolitan changed the title to "Blue Melody" without Salinger ’s consent. It is possible to interpret the original title of the story. Stratchy needle may mean time and experience of a person which
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