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Zylon in Body Armor, 2004.
A look at the controversy surrounding the use of Zylon, a fiber filament, in the manufacturing of body armor.
5,600 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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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.
Executive Summary
Introduction
Literature Review
Discussion
Conclusion
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"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."
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Tank Technology, 2007.
This paper discusses the history and the technology of the tank and looks at its importance in modern warfare.
1,442 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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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.
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"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."
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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 First Tanks of World War I, 2004.
An analysis of the first tanks of World War I.
1,265 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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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.
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"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."
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George S. Patton, 2001.
A brief biography on the great American general, George Patton.
3,568 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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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.
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"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."
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Human Sexuality, 2005.
This paper discusses human sexuality throughout history.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explains that, having been used as a means of control, a form of art or science and as a means of demonstrating a statement of right, such as the Flappers of the 1920's,, sexuality has had a significant role in human history. The author points out that one of the oldest forms of religious worship may have been the Phallic Cult-Object; in many of the ancient cultures irrespective of their location, sex was very often a focal point in activities as presented in epic narratives. The paper relates that a careful study of medieval history shows that the feudal society, especially under the control of the Albigensian heretics during the eleventh to thirteenth centuries, was barbarian and quite chaotic, full of murder, rape, massacre and cruelty; knights in shining armor were simply thugs and rapists with the sexual aim of trying to sleep with a married woman by seducing her.
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"The problem with this was that in the event of a rape it was also believed that a woman could not fall pregnant unless she had been a willing partner to the act. Till now, all that has been studied is still not conclusive evidence of any side of the consideration. The Church would have played a role in prevent sexual pleasures to women and the theory on conception would have provided the support to sexual pleasure. Looking ahead at what Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" tells us may give us a better opportunity to confirm whether women did enjoy sex in the Middle Ages or not, though the literary source is that of a man as was the case in those days. The "Wife of Bath" turns out to be an earthy and sensual woman, who wanted that sexual pleasures be a part of her marriages. Many of the tales in the book do give a clear picture of sexual adventures and with both the men and women having a good time."
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The Dreadnought, 2004.
An historical review of the Royal Navy and the German Navy in 1904 and the British battle cruiser, the 'Dreadnought'.
2,569 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper analyzes the roles played by the British and German navies in the early 1900s. The paper claims that. by 1904, Great Britain was so concerned about German naval capabilities that it began to devote more and more of its national budget to military preparedness, in general, and expansion of its naval fleet, in particular. The paper describes Britain's modern armored warship, the 'Dreadnought', and identifies the architect behind the development of the 'Dreadnought,' Admiral Sir John Fisher. The features that made this ship unique and effective in war are outlined in the paper.
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"This is not to say that Britain was entirely unchallenged, or believed she faced no potential rivals. For much of the nineteenth century France had been the perceived danger, and during the 1870s a technological arms race had broken out between the two countries which had led to the rapid development of the ironclad warship, with the French Gloire ultimately being more than outweighed by the British Warrior. Russia, too, was seen as posing a potential threat to British supremacy, particularly in India and the East. It was increasingly believed that if Britain allowed these powers to outbuild her in naval tonnage the consequences would be disastrous."
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The Shields of Achilles and Aeneas, 2008.
This paper explores the shields in the "Iliad" by Homer and the "Aeneid" by Virgil.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper focuses on the shields of the two mythical characters, Achilles and Aeneas, of Homer's "Iliad" and Virgil's "Aeneid" respectively. The paper points out the relevant distinctions between the two epic poems and discusses how the characters' shields represent much more than armor; they symbolize their fate.
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"The Iliad was written in the 8th or 7th century B.C. in ancient Greece, and attributed to Homer who also wrote the Odyssey. These two epic poems are considered by many scholars as the first European pieces of literature. The Aeneid, on the other hand, was written in the 1st century B.C. by the Latin poet Virgil. The Iliad tells the story of the final year of the siege of Troy by the ancient Greeks, with Achilles withdrawing from the battle in revenge, and leaving Agamemnon to lead the Achaeans into fight against the Trojans. In the Aeneid, Virgil combines the theme of warfare from the Iliad and the theme of wandering that can be found in the Odyssey. The main character, Aeneas, is a hero whose personality and actions were meant to glorify Roman values, and to link the founding of Rome with the legends of Troy."
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Military Intelligence of General Koch, 2008.
An analysis of the military intelligence of General Oscar Koch for the Sicily operation, Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge.
1,818 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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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.
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"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."
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Tanks, 2007.
This paper discusses the development and use of tanks in World War I and World War II.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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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.
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"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. "
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Mechanized Warfare, 2007.
A discussion on the use of mechanized warfare in WWI and WWII.
1,733 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper discusses how war machines date back to ancient times, with the development of the Roman helepolis. The paper examines how the reality of mechanized warfare entered the modern conscious with the development and deployment of tanks in the two World Wars. The paper explores how, in the World Wars tanks were important, not merely because they represented an important technological advance, but more importantly because they allowed a shift from attrition tactics to maneuver tactics. The paper concludes that the invention of highly lethal and well armored cavalry-like units allowed modern warfare to embrace many of the ancient tactics which, became the basis of the 'revolutionary' Nazi blitzkrieg warfare.
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"Tanks particularly served to enable an increase in the operational tempo of the European arena at the end of the first World War and the beginning of the second. It was this shift in tempo that was directly responsible for the devastating victories by the German forces which nearly left Europe entirely in Nazi hands. Though tacticians have long understood that Germany's victories were due to a shift in military paradigm relative to that of the beginning of World War I, it was not until recently that the term "operational tempo" came into use and that the influential work of retired Air Force Colonel John Boyd pointed out that the success of this movement stemmed as much from its effects on the psyche of the adversary as from its own brute force."
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American Air Power in World War II, 2005.
A look at the strategic and tactical methods of air power used by U.S. forces to defeat Germany.
2,342 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper describes the historical and technical development of the strategic and tactical air power methods used by the U.S. to defeat the Nazis. The paper also describes the extreme conditions that pilots operated under during WWII and the courage and heroism required of the pilots of that era.
Air Power Flexibility and Versatility during WWII
A B-17 Crew Member ? a Gunner ? Writes to his Mother
The Dangers of Fighter Pilots being Shot down
Body Armor (?Flak Suits?) Protected Some Air Corps Fliers
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"There was a predictable yet seemingly restrained power struggle ongoing during the buildup to the U.S. engagement in Europe, between the ground forces and air command units; Spires writes (4) that a Field Manual on April 9, 1942 (Aviation in Support of Ground Forces) offered ?much to satisfy the most ardent air power proponents in the newly designated Army Air Forces (AAF).? There would be some layers of authority to go through however, since the ground commanders would initiate requests for air power ? through air support parties ? and the requests would then be sent to air support command for approval. If indeed approved, the command at air support would issue orders to aircraft."
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The Tiananmen Square Protest, 2002.
An overview of the causes of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest and its relationship with prior protests.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 80.95
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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.
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Medieval Weapons, 2002.
A discussion of medieval weaponry during the period of approximately 480-1487 A.D.
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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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.
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"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."
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The Effect of Process-Simulation, 2002.
Examination of an article which deals with the ability of the imagination to assist in problem solving.
1,053 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 36.95
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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.
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"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."
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