Abstract This paper will discuss how Isaac Babel's "Red Cavalry Stories" reveal the way that Russia interpreted the American Civil War and how his work was received as a representation of it.
Abstract This paper will review the book "Himmler's Cavalry: The Equestrian SS, 1930-1945", detail the strong points in the book, and answer the question: Did Paul Wilson succeed at discovering the truth in the life of Himmler.
Abstract An examination of the development of the British Army over a specific 100 year period. The paper shows how it developed differently from other European powers and examines how this would affect the creation of the British Empire. The purpose of this paper is to examine the British Army's development between 1700 and 1815 and illustrate this evolution into an Infantry dominated army. The main concerns of this paper are the development and changing roles of the Infantry and Cavalry wings of the army, and only passing references are made to the Artillery, Engineers and Logistical branches. Battles, campaigns, and technical advances in weaponry are also reviewed as they apply to the central thesis.
From the Paper "One of the greatest military forces in the history of warfare was, and to and extent still remains, the British Army. The evidence to support this is the British Empire, in large part secured and defended against all by this military force. The Army that managed to assist in this matter of imperial policy was a very specialized army well suited for its role. It was an army that had its unique origins in the infancy of the development of the British Army. Prior to the period to be discussed in this paper, the years 1700-1815, the British Army was developing along the same lines and patterns, as it's continental counterparts. It was during this period, when the regular standing army as an institution was less than fifty years old that a slow evolution occurred. "
Abstract This paper deals with the strategical and technological battlefield of the fourteenth century and gives an insight into some of the battles that took place during the fourteenth century Scottish wars and the Hundred Years War. It describes how long-bow men were used on the field and how they were applied to the tactics of the day and why men-at-arms were increasingly relied upon over the traditional usage of heavy cavalry.
From the Paper "It is estimated that the English archers unleashed half a million arrows against the French at the battle of Crecy in 1346 . English long-bowmen brought the lines of French heavy cavalry and infantry into confusion. Arrows were about 36 inches long, tipped with the sharpened steel and fletched with goose feathers. Each archer would carry around 20 arrows and thousands more would be available in the baggage train. In combination with the new strategy learnt at Bannockburn long-bow-men would have a great impact on English armies during the 14th and 15th centuries."
Tags:cavalry, infantry, arrows, scotland, hundred, years, war, archery
This paper compares similar themes in three modern Russian novels: Isaac Babel's "Red Cavalry", Yuri Olesha's "Envy" and Vaarlam Shalamov's "Kolyma Tales".
Abstract This paper explains that, in "Red Cavalry", "Envy" and "Kolyma Tales, the prisoners in the labor camp and soldiers in the war were more alike than different because, although they both had little to motivate them and less to live for, these people strove to escape to freedom. The author points out that, nevertheless, for the characters in these novels, death is the ultimate end; although few of the characters were frightened or showed they were frightened. The paper relates that hunger was one of the most compelling and memorable experiences, as illustrated by Babel's passage about the killing of a goose and the camaraderie it brought to Gorky or by Olesha's passage, which referred to a man just about to dig into a huge evening "snack". The paper includes several comparative quotations.
From the Paper "In addition, they indicate the tenacity and sheer will of the men. Pugachov has survived a German POW camp, a military trial, and another labor camp, all for fighting for his country and doing nothing wrong. In the "Red Cavalry", the men are all fighting a war they do not think will ever end, and yet they continue to endure terrible conditions to continue with their mission. These men all have an incredible will to live, but they are not stupid, and recognize there comes a time when will is not enough. The men of the Cavalry fight because it is their duty, and they die, as well, like the Rabbi's son, who Gorky calls the "last prince". "
Abstract This is a short review of the film "Buffalo soldiers" that traces the achievements of the African-American soldiers and the manner in which they were discriminated against.
From the Paper "The African American contribution to the Civil War and the American culture has largely been ignored. This has caused the concept of systemic racism to arise within the American nation that is creating a view of something less than a democratic view of the state. However, there are certain media contributions in the form of films, books and art that suggest that the African American contribution may not be openly acknowledged but in time the effort will be accepted. Buffalo Soldiers is one such film that chronicles the activities of the 10th Cavalry, which in 1880 battled renegade Apaches led by Chief Victorio. Unlike most of the war chronicles its not about Indians vs Cowboys but rather has adepth not found in most Western genre films."
Tags: African, American, war, civil, 10th, Cavalry, soldier
Abstract The paper explores how the battle of la Drang shows how helicopters started to have a major influence on combat operations and the evolution of warfare. It discusses that the battle also showed how organizations, such as the air cavalry, with its enhanced ability to locate and battle the enemy, and the airmobile division, which was advanced in mobility, became useful means of warfare. The paper also focuses on the use of helicopters in combat after the Vietnam War.
From the Paper "When faced with this counterattack, the NVA retired to the mountains but the general was not satisfied. He ordered the 1st Cavalry to switch to an offensive operation. At this point, the U.S. was unaware that the NVA was hiding in the la Drang Valley, where the 1st Cavalry was preparing to touch down to seek the enemy. Immediately, the batallion was faced with heavy fire and a strenuous counterattack."
Examines the strategic and tactical dimensions of this 1st Century B.C. victory, politics, military precedent, morale, leadership, cavalry and diplomacy.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, 1999, $ 103.95
Abstract "It may fairly be argued that the eight years from 58 BC to 51 BC were the most decisive in the history of France, and indeed of Western civilization. In the course of those eight years, Julius Caesar conquered most of Gaul, a region corresponding roughly to modern France, plus much of present-day Belgium and Switzerland.
From the Paper "It may fairly be argued that the eight years from 58 BC to 51 BC were the most decisive in the history of France, and indeed of Western civilization. In the course of those eight years, Julius Caesar conquered most of Gaul, a region corresponding roughly to modern France, plus much of present-day Belgium and Switzerland. In the process, he transformed what had been essentially a Mediterranean empire and civilization into one that extended into the heart of continental Western Europe.
The following discussion will be devoted to the strategic and tactical dimensions of Caesar's conquest of Gaul, with the central theme being the ways in which Caesar's methods employed established Roman methods in new ways to solve problems that were new to Roman experience. The exceptional nature of Caesar's conquest in Roman history will first be outlined, followed by a ..."
Abstract The paper shows that, although the term "Buffalo Soldier" is often proudly used in reference to any man of African American descent in the United States military, it originally denoted those who served in the cavalry and infantry, fighting in the Indian Wars. Over 180,000 Buffalo Soldier (mostly on the Unionist side) fought during the American Civil War and over 33,000 died. This paper shows the difficulties such as racism and hostilities faced by these Buffalo Soldiers. It describes the conditions under which these special units fought and their role in the peace-keeping attempts between the whites and the Native Americans.
From the Paper "As hostilities increased between the white settlers and the Indians, the Buffalo Soldiers became the force responsible for ensuring that peace was kept. As the hostile Indians were forced onto reservations which failed to support them, they resorted to war against not only the white settlers but also the Indian tribes who had allied themselves with the whites. The Buffalo Soldiers fought against them with great courage and, considering their equipment and experience, with considerable success. To their credit, they did not once participate in either massacres or atrocities. They fought, at one time or another, the Kickapoos, Lipans, Comanches, Utes, Kiowas, Apaches, Shoshones, Cheyennes, Bannocks, Sioux and Blackfeet, as well as Mexicans and Chiricahua renegades. Although many of them had no previous fighting experience, they prevailed against such great leaders as Chatto, Geronimo, Cochise, Juh, Satanta, Victorio, Nachez, Loco, Benito, Mangus and Nana."
Tags: George, Washington, War, of, IndependenceCathay, Williams, Henry, Plummer
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine the military history of the Crusades. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context of Middle Ages military convention at the time of the Crusades, and then to discuss how the Crusades were initially fought militarily, how military strategy and practice changed over the course of the many crusades and why, and the influences on military practice that occurred because of the encounter between Islamic military and wider culture on one hand, and European warfare and weaponry on the other.
By the time of the Middle Ages, the principal military fact about Europe appears to have been that indigenous European forces deriving from the Imperial Roman infantry had for various reasons been overwhelmed by the barbarian innovation and advantage of armed cavalry. This innovation was gradually adopted in Europe..."
Abstract This paper explains the cultural history, the development of brass instruments, the bands, the instrumentation of many bands and the composers for brass band music. This paper discusses that the development of brass instruments has been an ongoing process of interaction between cultures and the technological advancements of the instrumentation. The author feels that the various styles of brass music - blues, ragtime, minstrel tunes, the early Broadway melodies and the music of the brass bands - continue to gain in popularity.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Sound of Brass Music
The Early Influences
The "Dark Ages" and Horn Band Music
Enter Brass
Russian Horn Bands
The Precursors of Valved Instruments
Brass Comes Back
The Development of Valve Instruments
Military Brass Bands
Prussia
Calvary Jager
Cavalry Artillery Jaqer
Austrian Band Music
Brass Band Music in France
Brass Bands in England
Salvation Army
United States
From the Paper "One of the unique aspects of a brass organization is that most of the instruments operate in exactly the same way and so there is scope for moving around from one instrument to another as a person's physique changes or as a way of achieving variety in one's musical satisfaction. There are three main types of instruments involved -- keyed, valved instruments (trumpets, cornets etc.), slide instruments, and percussion."
Abstract This essay discusses Isaac Babel's writings in the "Red Cavalry Stories" and how they reflect how the Russian people saw the Civil War. Babel's work also had a profound effect on Russian society then and now.
Abstract This paper relates that these writings reflect how the Russian people saw the Civil War. The author points out that Babel's work had a profound effect on Russian society then and now.
Abstract This paper explains that the heavy influence of artillery in determining the outcome of Civil War battles continued the trend that began in the Napoleonic Wars. The author points out that the relative importance of cavalry and infantry declined when it was seen that they simply could not prevail on an open battlefield against well-directed and sustained artillery fire.
Abstract This ten-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the mistakes made by the South which led to its defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg. The focus is primarily upon Pickett's Charge and the absence of Jeb Stuart's cavalry in the initial stages of the invasion of Pennsylvania, but other contributing factors are also discussed.
