Essays on Military Leaders

Introduction

The Americans have been proud regarding the relationship of their military sector and the civilians throughout the history. One of the major reasons why United States takes pride to this relationship is the subordination of the military sector to the authority of the civilians. The military-civil relationship in the United States is based on the doctrine about the civilian control over the military. This doctrine states that the control over the strategic plans and decision-making processes which could generally affect the whole nation should be in the hands of the civilian leaders and not the military leaders. It has ...

Abstract

During this paper, our target will be to analyze the main principles and ideas which could be derived from Carl von Clausewitz’s works concerning the strategy of war and the lessons which the states have to take into account, while planning the military actions. Additionally, we will be trying to deal with contemporary role of his work ‘On War’ which is thought to be the fundamental work in terms of military history and practice. The principles of five ‘W’ will be applied during the analysis. The final objective is to implement the principles and ideas of Clausewitz to ...

Military Victory. Tet Offensive. Tet offensive that took place in February of 1968 was a turning point of the Vietnam War. American leading political and military figures of the time expressed different assessments of the consequences of the Tet offensive, but they all agreed that it had dramatically changed the course of the war in Vietnam. Prior to the February 1968 attacks, the general consensus was that of an imminent American victory. General public was led to believe that the American forces and the South Vietnamese forces are superior to the Communist enemy. After the offensive, the attitude has ...

Introduction

In the military, effective communication forms an integral part. Military leaders are problem solvers, strategy layers, managers, organizers and key influencers .All these activities can only proceed effectively if there is effective communication between different ranks within the forces. Success in military largely depends on ability to think critically and express your intentions and ideas effectively. Both written and verbal communication in the military plays a major role. Inability to effectively communicate and mis interpretation have historically cost the military. For instance, during the civil war, it is believed that Gettysburg victory depended on how the juniors decoded General Robert ...

Julius Caesar is perhaps one of the most popular and powerful political, military, and economic leader who have ever lived. In this paper, the author is going to give out specific reasons why Julius Caesar can easily be considered as the most influential person in history. It was in 60 B.C. when Julius Caesar won the election as consul for 59 B.C. The results of the election were fairly close because of the strong reputation and apparently incorruptible character that the other two candidates had . However, what made Julius Caesar win the election was his strong background and popularity as a ...

Impact of Technology on the Military

Impact of Technology on the Military The American civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865 in many different locations around the USA. Approximately, six hundred thousand soldiers died in the war. In that war between the Union and confederacy, it was the union states that won the battle. The secession of the southern states was due to the differences in ideologies between the slave and free states (Lovelace, 1997). The major forms of weapons used during the American civil war were smoothbore cannons, rifled cannons; crude forms of grenades, and ironclads were also used for naval battles. ...

Impact of Technology on the Military

The American civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865 in many different locations around the USA. Approximately, six hundred thousand soldiers died in the war. In that war between the Union and confederacy, it was the union states that won the battle. The secession of the southern states was due to the differences in ideologies between the slave and free states. The major forms of weapons used during the American civil war were smoothbore cannons, rifled cannons; crude forms of grenades and ironclads were also used for naval battles. The cold war conflict in Korea started in ...

Question 1

The context in which leadership is being implemented in organizations is changing constantly. The problems and challenges faced by most organizations are becoming also complex. This is certainly the case for military organization. This is so because not only the threats to the nation’s defense more difficult to predict, but the very nature of the mission have changed, from traditional warfare to humanitarian aid and peacekeeping. Therefore, the necessary approach to military leadership should be considered. The environment and goal should be a starting point when considering the military leadership. Currently, the military leaders have opted to adaptive ...

"Americans never quit."

In such words could a legendary military commander such as General Douglas MacArthur be understood. Although US history is full of many courageous and outstanding military leaders, few have managed to achieve as much as General MacArthur. Further, although General MacArthur is best remembered for his Pacific commandership during World War II and particularly for his criticism of President Harry Trumna's handling of the Korean War, his rise to worldwide fame as an unrivalled military commander was a gradual process over years. Today, I am going to commemorate General Douglas MacArthur by highlighting major milestones in his military career. General ...

The United States has a proud tradition of military accomplishment and support. Federal holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day celebrate the men and women who have fought and died in battle for American freedom. Historians have coined terms like the “Great War,” and the “Good War,” to describe the proud feelings of America’s participation in modern wars. After World War II, the country experienced an unprecedented economic growth and increased political power throughout the world, leading some to label the decades after World War II “the American half-century.” However, the memories of one American war stand in stark ...

Every American has different experiences during the Vietnam War that has lasted about twenty years in the history that was full of pain and struggles. To the American armed forces, they have taken the war an immeasurable knowledge that what happened in the past during the Vietnam War is irreplaceable for any sort of involvement at present. The most significant lesson I learned from the three areas; the diplomatic negotiations, presidential leadership, and cultural or social contexts are incomparable. Every area has shown me the opportunity to look into the experiences of every American in the past that ...

War remains one of the challenges facing the world today. Eruption of war is not a new phenomenon because it has existed for many years and continues affecting regional integration, economic, political, and social development, worldwide. Since ancient times, communities have fought against each other because of resources such as land, water, and minerals, territorial boarders and search for political power and authority. In certain situations, leaders from conflicting communities employed conflict management strategies such as peace-talks and dialogue so that to restore peace in the region. This move fuelled enmity and conflict among the communities thus culminating to tribal ...

Introduction

The act amended sections of the homeland security Act of 2002 to include information sharing environment. It also amended sections of the intelligent reform and terrorism prevention act. The amendments were aimed at reviewing the definitions weapons of mass destruction, terrorism information, information sharing environment, and homeland security. It also formalized the recommendations based on the presidential information sharing guidelines. For instance, the development of fusion centers in urban areas and the development of a national network. In addition, the act require that DHS be established in states, local, and regional centers so as to create a partnership with the fusion ...

Write a journal of the film Dr. Strangelove (1964)

I always regarded Stanley Kubrick’s film Dr. Strangelove as one of the funniest satires or dark comedies ever made, if the end of the world in a nuclear war can be considered ‘funny’. It was part of a whole genre of nuclear war films made at this time, most notably Fail Safe, in which a nuclear confrontation with the Soviets is triggered by accident, and Seven Days in May, where the military leaders plot a coup against the U.S. government because they oppose a disarmament treaty. When considering this film in the context of moral issues and efforts to limit war, one important ...

The Causes to the Decline of the Ottoman Empire

In ancient history, two Empires can be considered the foundations of two of the most practiced religions in the globe – the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Both Empires dominated their respective domains, enlarged their empires, and supported their choice religion – Catholicism for the Byzantine Empire and Islam for the Ottoman Empire. While many are familiar with the history of the Byzantine Empire’s rise and fall, others only know the Ottoman Empire briefly as one of the prominent Empires in the Middle East. Like the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire can be considered its Middle Eastern counterpart as ...

The U.S president Barrack Obama is under pressure in handling issues concerning the economy and national security since he became president in 2009. The most anticipating issue concerns the gays and the lesbians serving in the U.S military. In addressing these issues, the president came up with the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy that prohibited the exclusion of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals from the US army. The policy demanded, that an individual serving in the military should demonstrate morals that are of high standards, and create no risks to the armed forces. In the discussion below, ...

Arguably, military is one of the most sensitive organs of a sovereign nation. In most cases, military is independent in undertaking all its mandates, but that is not absolutely true. There are numerous factors that can influence the decision making in the military. This includes politics, religion as well as technological knowhow. In the 21st century, politics and technology play a role in military decision making. Military leaders make every effort to make policy recommendation s and decisions based on purpose criteria. Despite these efforts, politics influence military through president, government, as well as civilians. Despite the rationale, of objectivity in ...