Abstract This paper supplies a description of the role of the Ordnance Corps. It shows their importance and explains their speciality - responsibility for all explosives. It explains how this corps' expertise contributed to the success of the Allies winning the Second World War. It shows that the Battle of the Bulge was a turning point of the war and how this corps was extremely involved in its success.
From the Paper "As we move into this new phase of warfare where anthrax is being mailed to civilians and we bomb Afghanistan daily we are reminded of past wars and battles that we have taken part in and come out the victor. The Battle of the Bulge is one of the most famous battles in history. It happened during World War II and the role the Ordnance Corps played in the battle-helped drive us to success."
Tags: war, explosive, battle, world, bulge, weapon
Abstract This paper explains the effects, circumstances, causes and happenings of the Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Battle of the Ardennes. It also suggests what went wrong for the Germans and what mistakes Hitler made. Military tactics of both sides are analyzed - Germans and Allies.
From the Paper "The Battle of the Bulge, which lasted from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945, was the largest battle of World War II in which the United States participated (Toland). Over a million men fought for their lives, countries and families. Although many a soldier dreamed of the day they could return to their families, many of them did not make it home. At the conclusion of the battle there were 81,000 American casualties including 23,554 captured and 19,000 killed. The British suffered 1,400 casualties, with only 200 killed. Also, the greatest number of all, there were 100,000 German soldiers killed, wounded or captured (Cole)."
Tags: allies, ardennes, army, battle, belgium, casualties, germans, hitler, ii, offensive, red, russian, war, world, wwii
Abstract This paper discusses how the Battle of the Bulge (also known as the Ardennes Offensive) served as the final breaking point for Hitler's Third Reich. The paper describes the whole battle and looks at how, although ten of thousands of lives had been lost on both sides, the Battle of the Bulge was not to be despaired of, for it served as one of the greatest military engagements in the war in Europe which bought a quick and decisive end to the war and to the Third Reich.
From the Paper "On December 19, 1944, General Eisenhower and his top field commanders met at Verdun, France in order to come up with a plan to stop the German advance. At this time, the American and Allied forces were experiencing massive breakthroughs--panzers were streaming all along the Allied lines and numerous German divisions were marching through a gap some thirty miles wide between St. Vith and Bastogne. In addition, German paratroopers were landing at a number of important crossroads with enemy commandos, disguised as American soldiers, infiltrating the American/Allied front lines, switching signs and relaying false coordinates to American officers. Once it was realized that there were Germans disguised as Americans hiding in their ranks, morale fell to an all-time low and paranoia began to set in. Eisenhower needed to act quickly to take back the initiative."
Abstract The paper examines the battle that became the turning point in World War Two, greatly aiding the efforts of the Allied forces to bring a quick and decisive end to the war and to the Third Reich. On December 16, 1944 the German army began their "Ardennes Offensive" in the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg. The "Battle of the Bulge", as it became known, is Adolph Hitler's "last stand" against the Allied forces. Hitler knew that if the Americans managed to penetrate the German front lines, it would signal the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. The paper takes the student through the history of the battle and how the Allied forces, though ill-prepared and utterly taken by surprise, managed to fight back to victory. This battle serves as one of the greatest military engagements in the war in Europe, and some historians compare it to the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. It is also the worst battle, in terms of loss, to the American forces during World War II.
From the Paper "According to John Kline, the biggest and most costly battle of World War II began on December 16, 1944 which the German army referred to as their Ardennes Offensive. On this eventful day, "the (American) 106th Infantry Division. . . were hit with full force" by the German army, and after three days of fighting, "two of the Regiments, the 422nd and 423rd, were surrounded" which forced the 424th Regiment to join the 112th Regiment, part of the 28th Infantry Division. And working together as a massive armed team, these regiments and divisions "countered the German attack (by) driving the Germans back through the same area where the 106th had been in position in mid December 1944." Thus, "this German offensive became known in the U.S. Forces journals as the Battle of the Bulge." "
Abstract The paper graphically describes the Battle of the Bulge that served as the final breaking point for Hitler's Third Reich. The paper relates that although tens of thousands of lives were lost on both sides, the Battle of the Bulge served as one of the greatest military engagements in the war in Europe.
From the Paper "The war plan that eventually culminated in the Battle of the Bulge was first realized in the mind of Adolph Hitler, a plan conceived out of pure desperation sometime in July of 1944 and considered over and over by Hitler throughout the month of August. His greatest concern at the time were the war reports that kept filtering into his secret headquarters in Rastenburg in East Prussia, reports that detailed how the Allies were managing to infiltrate Germany from practically every direction. But for Adolph Hitler, these reports, despite their grim statistics, did not deter him from believing that the war could be reversed in the favor of Germany."
Abstract A paper which briefly analyzes the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. Topics such as opening moves, climate, terrain an opinions as to what the first targets should have been are discussed.
Abstract This paper assesses the enemy situation that General Oscar W. Koch had to face in his planning for the Sicily operation, Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. It looks at the strength and disposition of enemy armor, artillery and infantry units and discusses the reinforcement potential that had to be ascertained and planned for. The paper also discusses the quality of German commanders and units that had to be calculated. Finally, it looks briefly at the terrain to be encountered and how the enemy might take advantage of it for defensive purposes, as well as the morale or lack thereof of enemy units.
From the Paper "General Koch also had to study and evaluate the terrain to be encountered during these operations in order to determine how the enemy might exploit it for defensive purposes, and he had to gather intelligence regarding the morale level of enemy units, which is always a factor in warfare. He performed well prior to and throughout Operations Husky and Overlord, but like most Allied intelligence personnel, he performed much less effectively prior to the Battle of the Bulge, when the Germans struck without warning through the Ardennes and inflicted heavy Allied casualties before being defeated by superior numbers and the intervention of the powerful Allied air forces once the weather improved."
Abstract On Dec. 16, 1944, a strong German force broke the American front in the Belgian Ardennes sector. The paper looks tactically at this battle, which takes its name from the huge indentation the Germans made in the American lines before being propelled back in six weeks of desperate fighting. The writer looks at the impact this battle had on the final outcome of the war.
From the Paper "Having made the decision, Hitler and his inner council decided several things. One, it should be made through the Ardennes. Two, the initial object would be the seizure of bridgeheads over the Meuse River between Liege and Namur. Three, Antwerp would be the ultimate objective (Cole 19). Many people think that Hitler was unstable by this time in the war. He would not listen to his advising commanders. An assasination attempt had been made on his life and this caused him to trust almost no one. Hitler's plan to retake Antwerp was irrational in that the German's would have no air support and the supplies that they would need were lacking. Also what Hitler expected to result from retaking Antwerp was irrational. The bond between the Allied powers might not have been strong, but they were definitely unified in one goal-destroying the German regime (Sargent)."
This paper addresses the Battle of Antietam in terms of its significance as a military victory, and how this battle helped to change the conduct of war during its era. This paper demonstrates that the fighting tactics used by the Union Army at the Battle
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper addresses the Battle of Antietam in terms of its significance as a military victory, and how this battle helped to change the conduct of war during its era. This paper demonstrates that the fighting tactics used by the Union Army at the Battle of Antietam helped prove that a small, maneuverable fighting force could win over superior firepower, demonstrating that a lack of strategy could not be compensated through weaponry. Through doing so, it can be seen how the Battle of Antietam helped redefine war protocol to a significant degree.
Tags: AMERICAN STUDIES AND HISTORY / MILITARY, battle of antietam
This paper addresses the Battle of Antietam in terms of its significance as a military victory, and how this battle helped to change the conduct of war during its era
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper addresses the Battle of Antietam in terms of its significance as a military victory, and how this battle helped to change the conduct of war during its era. This paper demonstrates that the fighting tactics used by the Union Army at the Battle of Antietam helped prove that a small, maneuverable fighting force could win over superior firepower, demonstrating that a lack of strategy could not be compensated through weaponry. Through doing so, it can be seen how the Battle of Antietam helped redefine war protocol to a significant degree.
Tags: AMERICAN STUDIES AND HISTORY / MILITARY, battle antietam impact
Abstract This paper is an examination of the third battle of the Aisne. It details this excellent demonstration of the strengths of the German army during World War I as well as demonstrates why these particular strengths were not sufficient to win the war. It describes this German offensive that began on May 27, 1918. The author believes that the German success in this battle came about as the result of the finely honed German infantry tactics combined with a furiously concentrated artillery bombardment, operating under a sky dominated by the 'Jagdgeschwader' of the VII German army. But he feels that in the end, this battle did not help the Germans win the war in any way, in fact, it actually backfired at them.
From the Paper "The Third Battle of the Aisne is most certainly not one of the best known battles of World War I. Perhaps this is merely because of that oldest of all war adages, which is that the victors get to write the histories, and that in the aftermath of the war late German victories were brushed aside. Perhaps it is not that often cited simply because, while every battle in a war is important, this one was not a turning point. And yet the battle does deserve to be examined as an excellent demonstration of the strengths of the German army during the Great War ? as well as a demonstration of why, in the end, these particular strengths would not be sufficient to win the war."
Tags: Great, War, World, I, Aisne, River, Battle, Germans, French, Belgian, Canadian, American, Allies
Abstract The Battle of Antietam, both directly and indirectly, was the most decisive battle of the U.S. Civil War. This paper examines military and political consequences of this battle and how these effected the remainder of the war and the political future of the country.
From the Paper "The battle of Antietam was a pivotal point in the American Civil War. A victory by either the Union or the Confederacy would have severe and long-lasting implications for both sides. The battle of Antietam in September of 1862 resulted in a significant military success for the Union army, the failure of Britain and France to recognize the Confederacy as an independent nation, and Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, making Antietam the most decisive battle of the Civil War."
Abstract This paper examines the historical background and the events of the Battle of Platea. It shows how the Greeks were able to defeat the mighty Persian Empire through superior battle tactics. The Persian style of warfare consisted of generally unorganized troops under the leadership of leaders who had shown particular bravery in battle. The Greek army was less than a tenth of the size of the Persian army, but had more advanced weaponry and were well trained.
From the Paper "A note must be made as to the numbers of troops for this battle. Herodotus is the primary source for the documentation of this battle. He wrote about the battle after the fact. His works did not give accurate accounts of numbers. According to McGoodwin (2002), the numbers of the Greeks numbered 110,000 and the numbers of the Persians, 750,000. There are many discrepancies in secondary sources as to the number of actual troops on both sides. All of the numbers do however, reflect that the Greeks were heavily outnumbered by the Persians. The lower numbers would seem to be more consistent with other battles of the time."
Abstract This paper discusses the 1571 Battle of Lepanto. It explores tactics of the last great battle of oared galleys. The paper expands on the significance in development of Muslim-Western relations. The author expands on the cause of War and Ottoman sea power. in conclusion, the impact of battle on Muslim power and the rise of the West in the area is explained.
From the Paper "The Battle of Lepanto fought off the western coast of Greece on October was the last great battle between fleets of oared galleys. It was also a turning point in the balance of power between Christian and Muslim states in the Mediterranean in which the initiative shifted from Muslims to Westerners. On one side was the Ottoman Turkish along with North Africa's Barbary corsairs. They were nominally subjects of the Ottoman sultan in practice they were semi-independent allies ..."
Abstract This paper examines the tactics and outcome of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. In particular, the paper highlights the U.S. Marine's land operations during this protracted battle in the South Pacific. The paper also describes intelligence operations. The paper includes salient quotes and a chart about the order of battle figures.
From the Paper "Although it is still debatable whether there was enough close air support for the either the American or Japanese forces, the sheer number of air losses (615 for the Americans and 683 for the Japanese) proved that air campaigns were pivotal to the outcome of the battle. The Cactus Air Force in Guadalcanal kept the American forces protected from Japanese onslaught and Japanese commanders' reluctance at times to commit more forces proved fatal. The Marines, who bore the brunt of the battle, again proved their mettle especially in the Battle of Edson's Ridge and the utilization of marine raider battalions. Although naval and air support were available (at times the availability are debatable!), the truth is that the extraordinary leadership and the dedication of those who fought the campaign proved that training is actually a complement to the spirit and will of those are determined to meet the objectives - daunting as they may be at times."
Tags:Battle, of, Guadalcanal, World, War, II, South, Pacific, Japan
