that attacks San Mateo on December 19‚ 1899. This Regiment was composed of one battalion each of the 27th Infantry Regiment and 29th Infantry Regiment U.S.V‚ one squadron each of mounted and dismounted 11th Cavalry and of course his bodyguards composed of his staff officers and the troop I4th Cavalry. Their primary mission was to attack San Mateo a small town located about eighteen miles northeast of Manila in the valley of the Marikina River. BATTLE SUMMARY: The battle began while Lawton
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Does General Haig deserve to be remembered as ‘the butcher of the Somme’? General Haig was a famous general who won the last war in the First World War‚ he should be remembered as a hero‚ but why do people reckon him to be the opposite‚ as a butcher? As the ‘Butcher of the Somme ’? In my point of view‚ I think of general as a butcher rather than a hero‚ for he‚ in the first battle in the First World War‚ the battle of Somme‚ he used 420000 soldiers to defeat 500000 Germans soldiers and gain 10
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defeated the Carthaginians led by the legendary general‚ Hannibal at the northern city of Zama in Africa. By doing so‚ he ended the nearly 20 year old war. In this battle‚ the Romans were numerically deficient in infantry but where outnumbered in cavalry. After an extended skirmish between Rome and the Carthaginians‚ the light infantry and the mix of light infantry and war elephants deployed by Hannibal‚ and cause the man formations of the 2 sides to meet. Hannibal sends his army in echelon formation
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essentially 19th century doctrines‚ large units of riflemen were screened by cavalry and supported by artillery. Commanders were expecting decisive engagements to settle the war rapidly. The British‚ French‚ Germans‚ and Russians that marched off in war on August 1914 all assumed that the War would be over in a few months if not weeks. No one anticipated a struggle that would endure over 4 years. Sweeping maneuvers exposed the cavalry and infantry to the killing power of modern weapons. Modern weapons‚ especially
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Change and Continuity in West Africa By Celine Sawiris During the fifteenth century‚ West Africa embraced many different civilizations and many diverse cultures. Many countries in Africa were part of the Muslim world‚ including Morocco in the west and Egypt in the east. The West African kingdoms experienced many changes‚ such as their beliefs changing from animism to Islam‚ making them organized states‚ while these kingdoms maintained traditional methods of trade. As well as having the advantage
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Battle of Agincourt Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France Commanders Henry V of England Charles d ’Albret † Strength About 5‚900 (but see Modern re-assessment). 5/6 archers‚ 1/6 dismounted men-at-arms. Between 20‚000 and 30‚000 (but see Modern re-assessment). Estimated to be 1/6 crossbowmen and archers‚ 1/2 dismounted men-at-arms‚ 1/3 mounted knights. Casualties and losses At least 112 dead‚ unknown wounded [1] 7‚000-10‚000 (mostly killed) and about 1‚500 noble prisoners
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Assess the reasons for the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 to 480/479 BC. Make a judgement based on outcome‚ results and values. The reasons for the Greek victory against the Persians in 490 to 480/479 BC was a mixture of exceptional leadership‚ skilful tactics and strategy‚ superior weapons and soldiers‚ and Greek unity. Strong leadership was the most important aspect of the Greek defence‚ as without the intelligence and bravery of the leaders‚ the Greeks would have been easily defeated
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into his eye on the middle of the battle. This caused the English to lose confidence and lose the battle. William’s tactics were also a reason why he won the battle of Hastings. Firstly‚ he arranged his army into rows-archers‚ foot-soldiers and cavalry-for the attack. Secondly‚ he encouraged his men to use the clever trick of retreating to make the English come down the hill in order to surround them and kill them. William won the battle of Hastings for many reasons including his good luck‚ his
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Stanley Sniff‚ Jr. Sheriff-Coroner Riverside County‚ California Stanley Sniff‚ Jr. has served as the 13th Sheriff of Riverside County since October 2‚ 2007. Elected in 2010‚ he took office in January 2011 for a full 4 year term. He is the third Sheriff to also serve as Coroner-Public Administrator after that Department was merged in 1999. The Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department was created in 1893 and is the second largest Sheriff ’s Department in California with 4‚600 full-time staff and
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On August 13‚ 1521‚ the Aztecs surrendered. Cuauhtemoc was held hostage and later killed. Spanish forces continued violence‚ killing thousands‚ even after they surrender. “As this practice was generally not done in European warfare‚ it suggests that Cortés’ Indian allies had more power over him than he suggested.” (New World Encyclopedia‚ 2013). During the 80-day battle‚ an estimated 240‚000 Aztecs died. The majority of survivors were young children. The Spanish government praised Cortés’ victory
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