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The Contemporary Relevance of "The Battle of Algiers", 2008.
An analysis of the contemporary relevance of the film, "The Battle of Algiers", particularly in relation to the war in Iraq.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the now-obscure 1966 film "The Battle of Algiers", which suddenly regained contemporary relevance in 2003, when the Pentagon arranged to screen the film to celebrate the United States' supposed victory in the Iraq War. The paper points out that the film, a joint product of Algerian and Italian filmmakers, had risen to prominence as an astonishingly unbiased account of the Algerian War of Independence. In the documentary tradition of cinema verite, the film unflinchingly depicts the brutal cycle of terrorism and counter-terrorism that ultimately wore down French resolve and resulted in Algerian independence. The paper posits that, in an almost uncanny fashion, the film predicted many of the problems that America would later face in Iraq. The paper concludes that the film not only anticipates the overconfidence of America in its military forces and the psychological impact of terrorism, but it also illustrates some of the shortcomings of counter-terrorism.
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"Here the parallels to the Iraq War are stingingly clear, and here, too, the film makes its first crucial mistake. Though the American press has inexplicably adopted only a veneer of polite outrage, President Bush's administration has extensively expanded of the use of torture as an anti-terrorism measure. As the incidents of Abu Ghraib, regular policies at Guantanamo, and revelations of prisoner rendition have clearly demonstrated, Americans have both officially and unofficially engaged in practices that definitively constitute torture. The problem that the The Battle of Algiers makes is not in demonstrating torture as a reaction to terrorism but in potentially overstating its effectiveness as a method of information-gathering. Torture has increasingly been acknowledged as a poor way to collect accurate information, as terrified subjects will often happily make whatever claims necessary to stop the pain. As the case of Jose Padilla illustrates, confessions resulting from torture are notoriously unreliable and difficult to prosecute."
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"The Battle of Algiers", 2007.
This paper offers a description, interpretation, and evaluation of the 1967 film "The Battle of Algiers", directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer describes that the film "The Battle of Algiers" is set in the French colony of Algiers during the North African nation's struggle for independence during the 1950s. The writer notes that at the beginning of this film, the French forces have recently been driven out of Vietnam by nationalist forces. Then the writer relates that the French resolve to refuse to let the Algerians free from French control, while the Algerian freedom fighters resolve to stop at nothing, even terrorism, to drive the French away. The film shows the conflict between the French and Africans from both sides. The writer points out that the film suggests that war is always wrong and evil and nations must strive to do all they can to eliminate the causes of war. The writer concludes that stopping the spread of colonialism is a positive first step toward the elimination of war, but that does not mean that one should morally validate violence and terrorism.
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"The film shows the conflict between the French and Africans from both sides. The first part of the film focuses on the life of a petty criminal named Ali, who has grown up in the impoverished and exploited nation, and who gradually becomes convinced of the rightness of the renegade military group known as the Algerian Liberation Front (FLN). Ali La Ponte begins the film as an aimless, drifting individual. He finishing his term in prison for a crime he committed when the sight of a prisoner being led to the guillotine awakens his political consciousness. Ali begins to question the politics of the society around him. He joins the FLN, an organization that is attempting to purge Algiers of all foreign influences, including drugs, alcohol, and prostitution."
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"The Battle Of Algiers", 1999.
Reviews this film focusing on the Arab perspective of the rebellion against French colonialism.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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"By the end of World War I, the Arab rebellion against foreign domination had become widespread, and this fact was reflected in the film depictions of the region, though with an inherent Western bias that made use of Arab stereotypes to promote the view that the people of the West were a cultural force for civilization while the Arab was a more primitive throwback to an earlier era:
Thus the colonial film was born and became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. This kind of film glorified the skills of the colonizers. . . and what were known as "peacekeeping" operations. . . Its heroes were the legionnaires and soldiers of the colonial armies, and the villains are the "recalcitrant" Arabs (Fahdel 26).
The "good" Arabs are those who choose to join the colonial forces ..."
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Addressing the Battle of Antietam from Its Impact on Military Strategy, 2002.
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, $ 53.95
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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.
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The Battle of New Orleans, 2005.
Examines the background, the battle and the aftermath of the 1815 conflict known as "The Battle of New Orleans".
2,641 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The Battle of New Orleans of the War of 1812 was fought on January 8, 1815, between about 6,000 American troops, mostly irregulars, under the command of the American general, Andrew Jackson, and a British force of about 7,500, commanded by the British general, Sir Edward Pakenham. This paper covers the background for the War of 1812 that enveloped New Orleans and the South and the preparation for the battle. It also looks at the battle itself and the aftermath.
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"The British were concentrating their forces along the Gulf. They had attempted an amphibious landing in Mobile Bay, with the intention of destroying the city of Mobile, and then advancing on New Orleans. Andrew Jackson, in command of the American irregulars in the South repulsed the British. "Not only did he successfully defend the entrance to Mobile Bay against a powerful amphibious expedition sent by the British to capture and destroy Mobile, but his men had blown the enemy flagship out of the water and repulsed the King's forces, inflicting 232 casualties." After that, Jackson, defying the orders of the Secretary of War, James Monroe, decided to march East to Pensacola where he defeated the British again."
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The Confederate Cause at the Battle of Gettysburg, 2000.
This paper take a detailed look at one of the greatest battles of the Civil War. Follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the battle.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the Battle of Gettysburg. It also goes into great detail about the military strategy that both the Union Army used prior to this attack, and the affect it had upon the outcome of this battle, and what affect it had on the eventual outcome of the Civil War.
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"There were over 70,000 Confederates involved in the Battle of Gettysburg. Of those men, 3,903 died, 18,735 were wounded, and 5,425 were missing, for a grand total of 28,063 men lost. That is about 40 percent of the soldiers who fought the battle. The percentage of men lost on the last day was much higher. Total losses on both sides came to 51,053.
"The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War. More men were lost in this battle than any other battle of the Civil War. After such a crushing defeat, Lee was never again able to launch a full-scale offensive on Union ground. The battle was also a landmark in the minds of people for years to come. Abraham Lincoln quoted in November 1863, ?The world? can never forget what they did here.? Although the Confederates suffered a tremendous defeat that third day of July, their dedication and determination are still evident in the valiant effort displayed during those three long days."
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Battle of the Ardennes, 2002.
A battle analysis of the Battle of Ardennes.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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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.
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Battle of the Bulge, 2006.
An examination of the battle that became the turning point in World War Two: The Battle of the Bulge.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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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.
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"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." "
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Contemporary Music, 2002.
A paper which evaluates contemporary music and what constitutes good and bad contemporary music.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper argues against the cliche that contemporary music is without lasting significance. It shows that contemporary music is made up of a multitude of facets, including jazz, country-western and rock and roll. The paper discusses what constitutes good contemporary music, from its style to the source from which it springs. The paper also explores how one judges the cultural strength of a particular style of contemporary music. Finally, the paper looks at the inventive side of contemporary music, such as the use of instruments and lyrics.
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"A good example of contemporary music that served our culture well were the anthems and songs sung on 9/11/2001. A few songs were chosen again and again at ceremonies, gatherings, commemorations and fundraisers, and these songs had an even greater impact than the American flags that were waved in so many towns, in so many homes across the country. Although we have a national anthem, and a beautiful one, simpler songs often won the day. ?God Bless America? could not be more homespun in its words and simple melody. Like a poem of the people, it inspires and reverberates through the cultural fabric. Another song that was almost always performed was ?America the Beautiful.? The melody is simple and memorable, the words evoke the majesty and myth that is America?her spacious skies, her amber waves of grain?and the song inspires emotions that very few Americans can resist."
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Battle of Britain in 1940, 1991.
This paper analyzes the British-German battle, the "Battle of Britain" in 1940: Causes, strategies, German mistakes, Operation Sea-Lion, outcome and impact on WWII.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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"The Battle of Britain, which took place over a few weeks in the summer of 1940, is the most famous episode in the history of air warfare. It inspired Winston Churchill, the century's most quotable statesman, to make his most-quoted remark, of the British fighter pilots in the battle, that "never before in the annals of warfare did so many owe so much to so few." It was a fundamental turning point in the course of the Second World War--the first serious check suffered by the hitherto-triumphant Nazi German war machine, and which ultimately led to the two-front war that all German strategists, including Hitler himself, desperately wanted to avoid.
Why was the Battle of Britain fought, and why did it come out the way it did? To understand the strategic meaning of the Battle of Britain, it must be viewed in the context of the most ... "
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WWI Battle Tactics, 2005.
An examination of the use of armor and infantry on the battlefield during World War I from the Battle of Cambrai to the Battle of St. Mihiel.
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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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.
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"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."
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The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on Military Strategy, 2002.
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, $ 53.95
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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.
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The Battle at Antietam, 2007.
This paper examines the effects of the battle at Antietam, the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War.
2,338 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper discusses how the battle at Antietam ended the first attempt by the South at invading the North, with the army under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee. The paper explains that the battle was inconclusive because while Lee withdrew, the Northern army under McClellan did not follow and so did not destroy the Southern army at this time. The paper shows, however, how the battle did set the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation, making slavery a more explicit subject for the rest of the war. The paper relates that this was something President Lincoln had not wanted to do in this manner, but which he embraced once it was possible.
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"At the time, General Lee was buoyed by his success at Bull Run but also uncertain about what to do next. He could not go after Pope's army because the later withdrew to Washington and was protected by a fort and by reinforcements. Analysts say he could have fallen back to the fortifications at Centreville, but he did not want to do this because the provisions and forage in that area had all been used up the year before. Lee had other choices he could have made, such as moving west or south, but he also faced the desire to deny the North the time to recover from recent defeats. A move to the west appealed most to Lee, and he was especially interested in an invasion of Maryland, with reasons that were military, political, and psychological."
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Battle of the Bulge, 2001.
An examination of the tactics used by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge of WW2 and how it lead to them into losing this battle.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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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.
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"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)."
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The Battle of Gettysburg, 2002.
The story of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War, from both perspectives.
3,171 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The paper recounts the story the Battle of Gettysberg, one of the most horrific battles to occur during the Civil War. It provides a concise account of the days leading up to and a detailed description of the events of actual battle in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania taken from factual accounts and historical documentation. It discusses the leadership and tactics of both sides and looks at the events from the perspectives of both the North and South .
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"General Stewart?s troops were well behind him and would be unable to join the fight this day. It took several hours for General Lee?s three corps to get into position, in which he had laid out, to ready for an attack. General Meade had been up all night inspecting and arranging his lines. By early the second day, most of the army of the Potomac was in place, in the shape of a rough horseshoe pointing towards Gettysburg and open to the south. General Jeb Stewart, riding far ahead of his men, had arrived after noon, and Lee was quite furious with him. General Lee demanded to know why Stewart had not kept in contact with him."
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