John J. Pershing

The British and French Armies adopted and modified this tactic as well to meet their battlefield needs. They developed time standards based on terrain. Optimally, the artillery and infantry should simultaneously advance approximately 100 yards every one to six minutes. Eventually shell variants were used for concealment as well. Originally only shrapnel shells were used. As the tactic progressed, artillery would fire smoke ahead of the high explosive rounds giving ultimate cover to the advancing

Introduction: World War I was a watershed minute for America, a period when an independent country included itself in world undertakings and started the ascent to the economic and military power that America is today. In the wake of keeping out of the conflict that had been desolating Europe for about three years, President Woodrow Wilson took America to war just months in the wake of winning a decision on the motto He Kept us Out of War. Claiming that American intercession was required to make the

Cody Ebner Ms. Dudley World Lit to 1650 ENGL2337-41 December 8, 2016 Current day Characters Chaucer wrote about many people, who he might not have known at all. Chaucer’s ideas for his characters could have stemmed from people he saw when he worked as the controller of customs or some of his other jobs when he traveled around medieval Europe. Chaucer’s diversity in his story is what made “The Canterbury Tales” so good in my opinion as it seemed to have different perspectives of different people

I was lucky enough to be witnessed a live speech from a retirement ceremony. AM1 Neff of Patrol Squadron 69 retired from a 20-year service from the United States Navy. It was a simple ceremony held in VP-69 hanger. It was a planned ceremony with complete honor guards. It was held during our general quarters. Every sailor in our command was present. AM1 Neff did a good job with his speech. He stood tall in front of everybody, wearing his dress blue uniform. Since, he’s familiar with his audience

Introduction: George S. Patton, one of the greatest U.S. military leaders who served during both world wars. He had a very determined personality and he was a very successful commander in the U.S. military. Patton is best known for commanding the Third Army following the famous D-Day invasion. He is also noted for his speech to the Third Army prior to the invasion. However, this is what General Patton would have said to his men after the D-Day invasion. Members of the Third Army: Congratulations

General George S. Patton was an outstanding leader in the US Army. Patton was in charge of the Third Army and was order to turn his Army around ninety degrees from Lorraine and head to Bastogne. General Patton was a very direct leader; he was sure to let you know what was on his mind at all times. General Eisenhower had called for a meeting to inform Patton about his new mission. Eisenhower was unsure if Patton was able to handle the mission, but little did he know that General Patton had already

George Patton George Patton was born in San Gabriel, California on November 11, 1885. Patton was considered one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history. In WWI he was assigned to the Tank Corps and then in WWII he helped lead the Allies to victory in the invasion of Sicily and was instrumental to the release of Germany from the Nazis. Patton was also one of the most complicated military men, known for carrying pistols with ivory handles and his intemperate manner. Patton’s ruthless

____________________________________________________________________________ Our brave leader and my best friend, Robin, dead? No, It couldn’t be. Yet, Little John vividly remembered Robin telling him “"Little John, mine own dear friend, and him I love better than all others in the world, mark, I prythee, where this arrow lodges, and there let my grave be digged. Lay me with my face toward the East, Little John, and see that my resting place be kept green, and that my weary bones be not disturbed." (Pyle 295). He remembered the weeping

The first historical item I have found in this article was Maj. Gen. George Patton. He was born in San Gabriel, California on November 11, 1885. Considered one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history, he was the first officer assigned to the Tank Corps in WWI. During WWII, he helped lead the Allies to victory in the invasion of Sicily, and was instrumental to the liberation of Germany from the Nazis. He was skilled at tank warfare. He died on December 21, 1945 in Heidelberg, Germany

“Led me, follow me, or get out of my way”- Patton. General George Patton was a great leader whose legacy affected millions of people. He was a great communicator and military strategist that successfully led armies across enemy lines. Patton was a visionary leader who was able to lead large numbers of troops into battles knowing that they knew they might not come back home alive. He inspired and rallied his men to proudly serve and die for their country. Whether by inspiration or shear intimidation