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Soldiers of the Vietnam War and Drug Use, 2005.
Discusses the effects of heroin and marijuana on American soldiers that fought in the Vietnam War.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect of heroin and marijuana on the U.S. troops stationed in Vietnam during the War. It describes the extent of drug use, why it occurred, who was involved in supply and demand, and why the effects were far less than anticipated by a country worried that returning soldiers would return addicted, with guns, from an environment of extreme violence, to conduct domestic drug wars and support the addictions it was assumed would persist with violent crime.
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Soldiers at War, 2007.
A discussion of Tim O'Brien's short story "The Things They Carried."
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses the message in "The Things They Carried" that soldiers need a balance between realistic and fantastic elements to survive during wartime. The paper explains that soldiers need to be aware of what their function at war is, but fantasies help them dream and hope and maintain human characteristics even at war.
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"The balance between what the soldiers carry is significant since their real elements enable them to perform at war while their fantastic objects offer them the ability to remember what they left back home. For example, since Jimmy Cross outranks the others, he carries lighter weight items: "a compass, maps, code books, binoculars, and a .45-caliber pistol that weighed 2.9 pounds fully loaded." Lt. Cross, however, also carries "the responsibility of his men." Apart from these real elements, Lt. Cross also fantasizes with elements such as the memory of Martha. "He would imagine romantic camping trips into the White Mountains in New Hampshire."(127) Meanwhile, Lavender carried "more than twenty pounds of ammunition, plus the flak jacket and helmet and rations and water and toilet paper and tranquilizers." O'Brien adds one more item, even heavier than all that precedes it because it lacks a specific weight and therefore is infinitely heavy--"the unweighed fear.""
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Soldiering in the Civil War, 2002.
A look at Bruce Catton's study "Soldiering in the Civil War" which analyzes the type of soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews Catton's book which compares the characteristics of the soldiers who fought in the American Civil War to other soldiers. The main claim was that these soldiers were very young and unprofessional but highly motivated. The writer shows that the most striking difference between the Civil War soldier and those of the modern day was in their attitudes toward the army and discipline.
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"Known as one of America?s most ?popular?, yet scholarly, historians, Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was the editor of American Heritage magazine and the author of several widely read books on the subject of the Civil War. His works, including this particular essay, are based on the foundations of accurate research and the ability to analyze the Civil War as both a broad, historically important event, yet also displaying an understanding of the individual, human conflicts involved. Soldiering in the Civil War is a vivid example of Catton?s skill in presenting factual evidence and interesting anecdotes in a manner which allows the reader to gain an insight into the emotions, struggles and beliefs of all those who fought in the Civil War."
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Black Soldiers in the Civil War, 2004.
An examination of the first and second colored regiments in the Civil War.
2,369 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at how, in America's military forces as in all aspects of American life, blacks have faced profound racial discrimination, even hatred, and how, like other members of their race throughout history, blacks in the military have had to struggle against racism in both the North and the South that affected almost every aspect of public life, including military bases. It explores how the first and second colored regiments in the Civil War illustrate how Kansas in particular has a history of racial tensions in military settings and how the first two colored regiments were formed by Kansas General James H. Lane, who targeted both the fugitive slaves from Missouri and the free blacks from the North.
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"Lincoln had also been perplexed by another Kansas radical, General James Blunt . To ease frictions, Lincoln had transferred Blunt from the Department of Kansas to command the Army of the Frontier in Indian Territory. On October 6, 1863, Blunt's troops approached Baxter Springs, located in a vast prairie where army livestock was sent regularly. To protect the animals, a post had been established. The buildings stood in a hollow near the water and out of sight of the vast plain. A hundred men were stationed here, two thirds of whom were black. They were eating dinner when they heard shooting coming from between the mess tent and the soldiers' sleeping quarters. Dave Pool was in command."
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Soldiers in the Abortion War, 2002.
This paper addresses issues in the abortion conflict from a neutral standpoint. It compares the two factions - pro-choice and pro-life - and points out mistakes and inconsistencies in their techniques that do not accord with their stated ideals.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper addresses issues in the abortion conflict from a neutral standpoint. It compares the two factions - pro-choice and pro-life - and points out mistakes and inconsistencies in their techniques that do not accord with their stated ideals. Particularly important in this paper is the position of unwed mothers and pregnant teens as political devices for these warring groups. The paper argues that these individuals should be left alone to make their own decisions with the help of their family and community, and that abortion activists on either side of the issue should concentrate on education trying to have a dialogue with each other.
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War Through American Soldiers' Eyes, 2004.
This paper looks at the effect of atrocities on American soldiers in World War II.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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In this article, using primary sources only, the writer describes the effect of atrocities on American soldiers in World War II. The writer explores the horrors of war witnessed by soldiers who liberated Nazi concentration camps in addition to their moral outrage at the genocide. The writer discusses the differences between WWII soldiers and those who served in Vietnam, toward reaction to the horrors of war.
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While the phrase war is hell has entered the language as a cliche, the statement gains its power from its truth. American soldiers like soldiers from all cultures and in all periods of history have recognized that war is almost invariably accompanied by evil acts that go far beyond the carnage that one would expect from violent conflict between armies. In this report the horrors of war will be explored through primary source documents provided ... "
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The Iraq War: A War of Lies, 2006.
This paper presents a strong anti-Iraq war stance.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper maintains that the Iraq war was based on lies and discusses how President George W. Bush was able to convince Congress and the American people to go to war only because of concealed intelligence. The paper claims that for Bush, September 11 presented an opportunity not only to boost his dismal approval numbers, but to accomplish his long-standing goal of invading Iraq with the backing of the American people. The writer stresses that the U.S. war in Iraq is based on false pretenses and perpetuated by lies and that alone should be enough to end it. The paper is of the opinion that the war is a drain on U.S. funds domestically, it is to the detriment of the American people, it is creating animosity toward the U.S. abroad and is costing the lives of American soldiers.
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"How did George Bush convince the American people to believe his lies regarding Iraq? The concealing of intelligence regarding Iraq was a start. The CIA as well as international operatives had long ago obtained and presented solid evidence that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction, nor the capability of making them, and had no connections with Osama bin Laden (and even had contempt for him). President Bush was well aware of this. Yet he concealed this evidence from Congress when he asked them to approve the war in Iraq. Instead, he presented Congress with his own interpretation of events, that Saddam Hussein posed an imminent threat to the United States. Having little to go on but the president's word, and having a desire to trust the president, the majority of Congress voted to approve the war. The American people, having only the information their Congressional representatives had, and also wanting to trust the president, largely consented to the war."
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Hampton Sides's "Ghost Soldiers", 2004.
Presents a positive review and commentary on Hampton Sides's historical account of World War II, "Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II?s Greatest Rescue Mission".
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper describes the plot of "Ghost Soldiers" and then discusses the narrative style of the author, the historical context of the book, and the book's uplifting message of heroism, courage, and virtue.
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"Ghost Soldiers is a book that depicts the extraordinary skills and virtue of the soldiers of war. Most of all, it is a chronicle of heroism, sacrifices, and triumph dared by the horror WWII had created. Perhaps, we can say that the story presented by Hampton Sides in Ghost Soldiers is a contribution to the journals of WWII. The book is a breathtaking and detailed account of the horrifying experiences of the POW, the rescuing soldiers, and the rest of the soldiers involved in the rescue mission such as the brave Filipino guerillas. As well, the book is an exhibition of the victory of men in uniform and their unspeakable courage to risk their lives for the sake of their soldier-brothers."
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Do We Feel For Our Soldiers?, 2007.
This paper proposes a study that will examine whether movies about war realities will change how much the public empathizes with soldiers.
1,384 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper presents a research proposal designed to test empathy change after viewers watch a movie about the realities of war. The writer produces a problem statement, a short literature review, an explanation of method to be used and the way the data will be collected. The paper also notes the weaknesses of this study.
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Introduction
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Methods
Data Collection
Participants
Conclusion
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"The realities of war do not seem real to people when the war is halfway around the world. This lack of empathy on the part of society can create problems for returning soldiers as well as soldiers that are fighting the war currently. One of the things that helps boost morale in the war zone is for the soldiers to believe that their nation stands behind their efforts. Whether one believes in the war or not, the support for the soldiers has not been questioned since the beginning of the war, however, as people go about their daily lives they tend to forget that there are soldiers in desert areas being shot at every day. The empathy factor is often missing when it comes to Americans and the war."
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Soldiers in Vietnam, 2002.
Comparing Stephen Coonts' "Flight of the Intruder" and
Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore's "We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young" about soldiers' experiences in Vietnam.
1,838 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper compares the accounts in these books about soldiers' harrowing experiences in Vietnam. However the difference between the two writings are apparent as Coonts' account is fictional and Moore's is non-fiction. The writer shows how both have very similar experiences to share, but each is presented in a different manner.
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"Stephen Coonts' Flight of the Intruder and Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore's We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young are about an era of American history many Americans would like to forget, the Vietnam War. The two books vividly describe the horrors of war, the sense of camaraderie shared by soldiers in the field, and the devastating effect of the war on the social, mental, and physical health of the soldier. Both authors saw combat action in Vietnam and fill their descriptions with telling details and observations born of direct experience. Understandable because of the prevailing view of the Vietnam War as a public policy mistake, both works focus on errors in judgement made by decision-makers higher in the chain of command than the authors and the sense of meaninglessness and futility that resulted. Despite these similarities, Intruder and We Were Soldiers remain true to the traditional writing and composition techniques that distinguish fiction from nonfiction and therefore provide very different experiences for the reader. Specifically, through the use of differing points of view and main character, plot development, and theme expression, Coonts and Moore provide two very distinct literary takes on the soldier's experience in the Vietnam War."
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"Citizen Soldiers", 2006.
A review of the book "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper studies "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose, a book about the front-line soldiers fighting in World War II . The paper explains that the book tells the individual stories of real soldiers, through which Ambrose not only creates a historical account of the war, but also a powerful anti-war statement. The paper focuses on Ambrose's treatment of the soldiers vs. his critique of the military leadership, including Eisenhower.
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"Stephen Ambrose provides the reader with unique information of the American soldiers who fought in Europe from June 7, 1944 (D-Day) to May 7, 1945, when Germany surrendered. He provides the reader with a remarkable empathy for the men and women about whom he writes, particularly those in the front lines of the battle. I gather from reading the book a close feeling for what it must have been like to be a soldier during this time. He draws upon historical sources, interviews, and oral testimony. Together with this he weaves in strategic plans, tactics, and actual incidents, the successes and the failures, including massive intelligence failures, the cowardly, the heroic, and the accidental, into a coherent narrative."
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Moore and Galloway's "We Were Soldiers Once?And Young", 2005.
This paper reviews the book "We Were Soldier's Once...And Young: Ia Drang: The Battle that Changed the War in Vietnam" by Lt. General Harold G. Moore and James Galloway, who accompanied the battalion on its tour.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that the book "We Were Soldier's Once...And Young: Ia Drang: The Battle that Changed the War in Vietnam" by Lt. General Harold G. Moore and James Galloway is a record of a group of soldiers who, under exceptional, inspirational leadership, fought not only against the enemy but also against the odds of their own survival. The author points out that the story focuses on the relationship between then Lt. Colonel Harold G. Moore and the 450 men who composed the 1st battalion, 7th Calvary and chronicles their horrific journey together as they were dropped into the Ia Drang Valley for the first battle of the Vietnam War and one of the first major military helicopter operations in history. The paper states that what also makes this book significant is that Moore and Galloway recount each man's death in individual dignity.
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"A few different factors affected troop levels. The first was that President Lyndon B. Johnson did not declare a state of emergency and extended the active dusty tours of draftees and reserve officers. Thus, anyone with less than 60 days or less remaining on their tour would not be sent to battle. This removed at least 100 young men from Moore's battalion. The tour of duty was decreed to be 12-13 months, which meant that troops had precious little time to cement emotional and psychological bonds with the men fighting beside them. Additionally, there was a six month limit on battalion and brigade command. The men who would not be going to battle were the experienced men."
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Writers Who Were Soldiers, 2005.
A biographical analysis of soldiers who wrote about their experiences.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the lives and work of three writers who were soldiers. It is evident that the experiences of Tim O'Brien, Harold Moore, and Erich Maria Remarque on violent battlefields affected them once they left the armed forces, especially in terms of how they portrayed war in their books. The paper shows that because they were combat veterans, they were in a much better position than most writers to examine the choices human beings make when confronted by war, and to explore the consequences of those choices.
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Buffalo Soldiers, 2004.
An overview of the regiments after the American Civil War known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper argues that the Buffalo Soldiers played a crucial, though often overlooked, role in the history of Westward expansion. It looks at how, by protecting settlers, the Buffalo Soldiers paved the way for the settlement of the West and the creation of the United States. It also examines how, by showing courage on the battlefield, the Buffalo Soldiers challenged prevailing misconceptions about black people and how, in doing so, they contributed to the establishment of multicultural societies in the West and, by extension, in the rest of the United States.
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"The Buffalo Soldiers initially came into being because during the late 19th century, the United States Military supported segregation. Black freemen thus could not serve along with the white soldiers. Thus, the Buffalo Soldiers were tasked with building forts which were often reserved only for white soldiers. In Forth Concho, the Buffalo Soldiers were housed in separate rooms. However, historians like Stanford L. Davis (1999) argue that the realities of military life would have forced these soldiers to come into contact with one another, during activities like meals, maneuvers or training. In this way, Davis argues that the presence of the Buffalo Soldiers in military establishments would have laid a foundation for challenging many white soldiers? prejudices against black people."
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Child Soldiers - A Global Problem, 2002.
Examines the problem of child soldiers in Asia and the role of the United Nations in attempting to stop this abuse.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper attempts to analyze the use of child soldiers in Southeast Asia, the how, the why and the attempts by the UN to stop child violence and the use of child soldiers throughout the world. The militarization of the childhood of Asia's youth is, of course, a reflection of the militarization of society as a whole. For Asia, as well as other countries, we will see is not the exception, but rather the rule.
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