Abstract This paper discusses the growing advertising empire of the athletic equipment and wear company Under Armor. The writer describes the company's product and how it is promoted on the Internet, on television, and through various forms of publicity, such as the agreement Under Armor has with the National Football League, which has led to the creation of its popular image. By using emerging stars in its television advertisements, Under Armor appeals to up and coming athletes as well as to the sport-loving public. The ways in which Under Armor ads specifically target its market are described as well.
From the Paper "The people who are portrayed in these advertisements are professional football players, which has become one of the most prestigious occupations that an American can have. What this is does is appeal emotionally to the viewer by making them believe that they can belong to this group if they purchase the product. Belong to a group like the NFL is something that many young athletes look forward to and this advertisement goes a long way in showing the viewer that these NFL players are real people just like them. They are not wearing any football pads and are dressed from head to toe in Under Armor gear. Under Armor is easily available to the general public, which means that anyone can belong to the same group as these NFL stars."
Abstract This paper summarizes and explains the controversy over the use of Zylon in body armor and whether or not Zylon should continue to be used in bulletproof vests. The paper also looks at whether Second Chance Industries, the company that manufactures and sells the body armor vests, should be held responsible for the entire financial costs of replacing the 200,000 plus vests in use today. This would bankrupt the company.
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From the Paper "The story of the controversy surrounding the use of Zylon? in body armor seems to be a rather predictable tale of the obfuscations of business and government concerning public health and safety, with the expected casualties and penalizing of its whistle-blowers. One of the differences and the many others that have emerged concerning product safety in this post-atomic age is that in this case it has only taken a single death for the biggest name in business to immediately recant and actively pursue some kind of resolution, even if it might not be what its customers would find perfectly ideal."
Abstract This paper discusses one of the most dramatic expressions of new technological warfare to make its debut in the course of World War I, the armored fighting vehicle, the tank. The paper examines the technological concepts that came together in the development of the tank that were in existence some time before the first World War, including the machine gun, the internal combustion engine, the armored car, the caterpillar track system, and the tracked agricultural tractor.
From the Paper "The tank is based upon an old idea, that of a protected mobile carrier for men and weapons on the battlefield. Predecessors of the modern tank can be found in the designs of Leonardo da Vinci, and the line of descent of the tank can be traced to the war chariots of the Ancient Egyptians, Assyrians and Romans, and even the armored fighting elephants of the Carthaginian and Indian armies (Reid 37), while a "modern steam war chariot" had been proposed by a British engineer in 1838 (Wright 23). The armored car, a conventional motor vehicle chassis with added armor and armament, was already established in many armies before 1914, but did not possess the cross-country abilities that were to be central to the concept of the tank (Harris 9). The modern armored cross-country fighting vehicle developed directly from British military initiatives in the early stages of the First World War and rapidly left the armored car idea behind. In some ways the vehicles that resulted were rudimentary in conception and performance, but in others they anticipated all the essential features of the modern tank and its employment in warfare."
Abstract This paper begins with a discussion of the tactics used for the deployment of tanks and infantry, followed by a description of the integration of combined arms tactics used by General Pershing and other generals. A summary of how the synchronized or simultaneous application of armor, infantry, artillery, engineers, air defense and aviation changed the course of modern warfare is also provided in the conclusion. Includes tables and diagram.
From the Paper "The epigram above suggests that General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing was responsible for a legacy that remains largely unrecognized among military leaders in the United States today. Certainly, World War I established new precedents across a number of measures, particularly in terms of the amount of death and destruction it caused. The First World War only lasted four years (1914-1918), but by the time the conflict ended, it had involved most of the European nations of Europe as well as the United States, Russia, countries in the Middle East, and other regions (Royde-Smith, 2005). Along the way, though, a military infrastructure emerged that would serve as the basis for military doctrine and training up to the present day."
Abstract This paper traces the development of the tank and its impact on modern warfare. In particular, the writer focuses on the French and German contributions to its development. The paper further describes how each country made additions to the original multi-terrain armored vehicle system. The author concludes by stating that tank technology is constantly being improved upon by the vehicle's use in conflicts.
From the Paper "While the British were the first to consider the development of a multi-terrain armored vehicle system, their work cannot truly be considered seminal in the application of tank warfare to either the battles of the First or Second World War. For this we must look to the Germans and the French. Originally the tank seemed poorly adapted to the traditional war environment, since all prototypes were slow, unable to cross trench terrain and lacked the power to move through difficult cross country areas, especially when faced with the ubiquitous barbed wire. After the development of a footed track vehicle by David Roberts of R. Hornsby and Sons in 1905, the move to develop more tracked vehicles became a business boom in the United States. It is interesting to note that most of the superpowers of the early 20th Century felt that there was little of interest in the armored vehicle and that it was unlikely to change the face of modern warfare. As a result, Hornsby sold most of his patents overseas to smaller countries. "
Abstract This paper discusses the battle at Thermopylae. It examines briefly the internal and external characteristics of the Persian Empire and the basis for this Greco-Persian war. The paper then discusses the events that led to the outcome of the great battle at Thermopylae. It specifically describes the Spartan/Greek army's superior armor and weapons and clever use of topography.
From the Paper "In the end, the Spartan/Greek army's superior armor and weapons and clever use of topography to counterbalance the Persian's greater numbers helps to explain their victories on a military level. Unfortunately, Leonidas and his fellow Spartans were massacred after a local Greek revealed to Xerxes a secret route around the narrow pass, allowing the Persians to attack the Spartans from the front and the rear at the same time. At the conclusion of the battle, Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans were all dead, along with most of the other Greek fighters. Amazingly, Leonidas and his men had managed to kill more than 20,000 Persians which demonstrated the superior fighting skills of the hoplites and their devotion to the ideal of political freedom more than one hundred years before the city of Athens reached its zenith as the foundation of Greek democratic ideals and individualism."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that with modern warfare, the tank has become an integral part in the air-land doctrine which gives an attacking army an all-out capability of mopping up the battlefield after air and sea strikes. The writer notes that tanks enable opposing forces to minimize casualties and preserve its infantries from massive attrition, since armor-to-armor battle could already determine the victor in the modern battlefield by merely showing the armor strength. The writer concludes that there is no doubt that tanks are here to stay and with the advent of emerging information technologies, these armored beasts can be integrated with high technology giving it other strategic, operational and tactical roles its founding fathers never dreamed could happen.
From the Paper "Warfare has been with humankind since the dawn of its existence. As cave dwellers, they relied on sticks and stones not only to hunt and forage for food but to battle threats from vicious beasts and rival groups. The discovery of fire and the ability to create it improve man's means sustenance by learning not only to cook the food hunted and gathered but by using fire to ward of interlopers or burn adversaries. As man improves his tools, his ways and means of hunting and fighting became more sophisticated and the distance covered by his weapons of choice went further. From the hand-launched spear, the bow and arrow, and slingshot was developed giving the man-hunter the opportunity to attack his prey at a distance without compromising his position or at the safety of his hide."
Abstract This biography briefly overviews the life of George Patton from his family background to chasing Pancho Villa in Mexico before World War One, his first armor command in World War I, his career between the wars, and the armies he commanded during World War II. The paper discusses his military philosophy and the ways in which he revolutionized armored warfare. Also, it covers several accounts of Patton's courage on the battlefield.
From the Paper "George Smith Patton Jr. was born on November 11th, 1885 in SanGabriel, California. He lived there on a ranch with his father, George William Patton, his mother, Ruth Wilson, and his sister. His father graduated from Virginia Military Institution and was the District Attorney of Los Angles. Patton's grandfather, along with seven great-uncles, was from Virginia and fought as confederate officers in the Civil war. His grandfather was also a graduate from Virginia Military Institution and was killed leading his troops into battle at Cedar Creek. Digging even deeper into his family history, Patton's great grandmother was daughter to Hugh Mercer, French and Indian war and Revolutionary war officer who fought along side George Washington. Patton's family was filled with military background and since he was a child he knew that he wanted to be a military general."
Abstract This paper is about Preston Tucker: his life details, his products and his company. It also describes his dreams, as depicted in the movie "Tucker" and how he embraces the entrepreneurial aspects of American business.
From the paper:
"Preston Tucker was a car salesman and inventor. Anticipating WW II, he created a high-speed armored car with a gun on a turret. The army thought that the car was too fast but loved the turret, confiscated the patents and used them during the war. Tucker was given contracts to build turrets for bombers and made his fortune. Tucker dreamed of building a passenger car with innovations such as seat belts, disk brakes, rear engine, safety glass, pop-out windshields, a fully automatic transmission, and self-correcting headlights. The car that he designed and produced was ahead of its time in terms of safety and performance."
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Abstract A critique of the article, "Harnessing the Imagination," Taylor, Pham, Rivkin and Armor (1998), which discusses different types of imagination or mental simulations in terms of self-regulation, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. The paper shows how although imagination is likely to be considered as an intellectual ability, it is also a great survival tool for us.
From the Paper "Taylor et al (1998) introduce two types of mental simulations. One is process-simulation, and the other is outcome-simulation. In the process-simulation, ? one sets a goal and then actively mentally rehearses the steps one needs to go through to reach it, which leads to appropriate changes in behavior, increasing the likelihood that the goal will be obtained? (Taylor et al, 1998, p 432). On the other hand, in the outcome-simulation, a person focus on the outcome that he or she wants to achieve, and this will help the person bring it out (Taylor et al, 1998). A good example would be a child who wants to be a baseball player visualizes himself already in that position."
Abstract This paper looks at the most common types of weapons used in combat by medieval fighters from 480-1487 A.D. It evaluates what they were made of, their uses, how deadly they were in combat as well as different tactics used in battle at the time. Medieval weapons served two important purposes. Some of them, such as armor and shields, existed to protect the wearer, others existed solely to do bodily harm and were extremely deadly. Razor sharp swords could slice a man in halfor sever a limb whereas arrows could kill, mutilate or set wooden buildings and thatched roofs on fire in an instant. Lances could kill a man, or remove him from his horse for the foot soldiers to deal with. Siege weapons could lay utter waste to a town ? decimating the people within. Medieval weapons were created to cause havoc and they did. They were early weapons of destruction and they served their purpose well.
From the Paper "The hauberk was central to the armour a knight wore. It was usually knee length, and slit on the front and back to allow the rider to sit on a horse. It would be worn over a padded undergarment. This mailshirt weighed about 25 pounds. There was also a hood made of similar material worn underneath the mail helmet. Later in the twelfth century, a type of mail mitten was developed to protect the hands, and a long "surcoat" or "coat armour" was added over the mailshirt for additional protection, especially from the hot sun. Chausses, or mail leggings were also added, and developments in the thirteenth century led to the "great helm" a large helmet with a flat top protecting the head and some of the neck."
Abstract This paper looks at the causes for this protest that garnered worldwide attention. From the unknown man who courageously stood in front of the Chinese armored tanks to the dissent in Chinese moral due to the lack of jobs. This paper looks at prior protests and links a common denominator of reform, opening, and venerable tradition of dissent as the major causes.
Abstract Various codes of conducts are endorsed each year by authorities in charge of various fields of life in order to promote justice, valor, peace, and harmony among the innumerable sections of the society. However, the fighting force of warriors serving the military demonstrates the most evident form of adherence to a specific code of behavior. Chivalry, originating from the French word, "chevalerie", has been, since the ninth century, one such set constituting a body of law and a rigid behavioral system based on rules and regulations that the men in shining armor had to abide by. This analytical research paper examines the great influence chivalry had on the general behavior, military activities, fighting tactics, war-related strategies, and the motivations for warfare of the medieval knights.
Abstract This paper reviews the medieval tale of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It looks at how Sir Gawain is most often associated with virtues of the chivalric code, how these codes were often displayed through symbols, and how, in the case of Arthurian knights, armor was often decorated with meaningful symbols. It discusses how the endless knot is one of the most prominent symbols in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and, upon close inspection, how the knot itself becomes a symbol for the somewhat unattainable goals of medieval knighthood. It examines the significance of the endless knot, how it relates to the lady's girdle, and the overall meanings of these symbols.
From the Paper "The girdle appears to be more complicated than the pentangle. The girdle is a gift from lady. We can easily make an association with the girdle and the magic it represents. This may seem similar to the "magic" that Gawain's shield posses, but it also very different. For example, we are told that the man who possesses the girdle "could not be killed by any craft on earth" (1854). To examine the way in which the girdle is offered and accepted says much about Gawain and his beliefs, not to mention his humanity. The lady offers the girdle to him as some sort of magical protection against physical harm. This offering indicates that a segment of society did indeed believe in such talismans. In fact, we might even assume that such talismans were part of religious practices. "
Abstract This paper explains how, before the application of gunpowder, war and warfare was powered by human effort with the assistance of various forms of armor and hand-wielded weapons, such as swords and spears. This paper provides an historical overview of warfare and is divided into two sections, 1200-1600 and 1600-1850. It looks at the way gunpowder affected these two time periods differently.
From the Paper "By the time of the Crusades in Europe and the conquests of the Moors in Spain, the knowledge and use of gunpowder had spread far and wide. In 1247, the city of Seville was defended by cannon which ejected stone projectiles; in 1267, English philosopher and writer Francis Bacon penned Opus Tertium in which, for the first time in Europe, the components of gunpowder was described. This work, as Kenneth Allen points out, is considered to be the basis upon which Berthold Schwartz, a monk from Friburg, Germany, "further experimented with gunpowder's propulsive properties that led to the development of cannon in Germany after 1300 A.D." (1973). At this time, cannon and other weaponry which used gunpowder were virtually unknown to most European soldiers and military officials and artillery that utilized gunpowder did not exert any great influence on warfare until sometime after 1300 A.D."
