Historical Validity in 2004’s "The Alamo" In the 2004 release‚ by Touchstone Pictures‚ "The Alamo" takes a famous story told throughout time and recreates it on the screen once again. This time was it really any better than the other releases? Maybe the flashy effects and better film quality could interest you in this movie but the real question is how valid is it. To the average person this story looks as if they have recreated it perfectly‚ but to a historian it might not look so genuine. Although
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modern doctrine. Operational art is defined today in joint doctrine as: The employment ofmilitary forces to attain strategic and/or operational objectives through the design‚ organization‚ integration‚ and conduct ofcampaigns‚ major operations‚ and battles. Operational art translates the joint force commander’s strategy into operational design‚ and‚ ultimately tactical action‚ by integrating the key activities at all levels ofwar. l The Army definition found in the 1993 version ofFM 100-5 is: The
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The Alamo The Battle of the Alamo is a praised historical event that spanned from February 23rd to march 6th 1836. It was a key event during Texas revolution. It is important to understand its historical meaning and background to grasp what really happened. However‚ the majority of the population are misled by Hollywood. The 1960’s film The Alamo‚ directed by John Wayne‚ had some historical accuracies about what actually occurred during the thirteen days of the battle‚ however at the same time had
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The Alamo Mission in San Antonio also known as Mission San Antonio de Valero is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Antonio‚ Texas. In 1716‚ Roman Catholic missions in East Texas was being established by the Spanish government. San Juan Bautista‚ Coahuila‚ the nearest Spanish Settlement was approximately over 400 miles away. It was then declared that San Antonio de Valero would be used as a new mission. Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares was in charge of the mission which was located
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The Artillery of the Potomac Army at Gettysburg‚ achieved victory through the “King of Battle” and integration of the Union maneuver commanders (Steve‚ 2014). Combat experience demonstrated seasoned leadership. The superiority of the Union artillery over their confederate counterparts was not only the number of guns employed‚ but also‚ it was the manner of how the Union commanders employed the artillery under their command (Steve‚ 2014). Proper integration of assets can determine the battlefield
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Applying the techniques for battle analysis to the Battle of Mogadishu enables a comprehensive understanding of the conflict‚ to identify a method through which the proper use of intelligence assets could have changed the outcome. The Battle of Mogadishu might have been avoided altogether‚ had the employment of Army counterintelligence (CI) assets been properly utilized‚ resulting in a successful outcome for the Operation Restore Hope humanitarian mission in Somalia. Battle Analysis Step 1: Define
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The purpose of this paper is to clearly apply the steps of battle analysis to evaluate the Battle of Corregidor and provide an alternate outcome based from the addition of intelligence variables discussed throughout this paper. The Japanese would have won the battle‚ if they properly analyzed the geography of the island. The Battle of Corregidor paved way for allied vessels to reenter the Philippines during World War II. Corregidor is the main entrance for Manila Bay and protected the Philippines
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On January 17‚ 1781‚ the Battle of Cowpens ensued. This battle was a key battle in the American Revolution‚ and pitted 1100 well trained soldiers from Britain against 300 Continental Regulars and 700 Militiamen. The odds seemed overwhelming in favor of the Brits‚ but Brigadier General Daniel Morgan had different ideas on the outcome of this battle. Morgan was able to use certain aspect of his men and of the enemy to put together a plan that ultimately won the day. Morgan first and foremost knew
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Introduction The purpose of this battle analysis is to understand how intelligence plays a key role in military operations using the Battle of Stalingrad as the focus of study. First point to consider is Hitler failed to heed the intelligence given to him by General Friedrich Paulus which resulted in the surrender of the German sixth army. A second point is that the Soviets maintained a very effective military deception campaign that allowed for a build-up of forces unknown to the Germans
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The Battle of the Wilderness began in the morning of May 5‚1864‚ when Confederate corps led by Richard Ewell clashed with the Union’s 5th Corps near the Orange Turnpike.The fighting was chaotic‚ as the trees were thick and also the undergrowth made it difficult to move. As reinforcements arrived on both sides that night‚ Grant ordered an attack at 4 o’clock a.m. the next day. (2) After 5 a.m. on May 6‚ the Union‚ led by Winfield Scott Handcock‚ attacked the Plank Road. Fighting was even more intense
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