In the novel Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors by Stephen E. Ambrose (1996); the author tells the full story as to how the parallel cultures of the Sioux and the White Americans had shaped Crazy Horse and Custer into the great leaders that they needed to be. Crazy Horse was a brave warrior, who led many successful hunting and war parties and had the respect of his tribe (Ambrose, 1996). Custer was a Civil War hero, who had been put in charge of protecting the construction of the railroads from the Indian hostiles and later fight the Indians over their actions on the Plains (Ambrose, 1996). The Sioux and the White Americans had different ideas and concepts of warfare; as well as, what constituted a successful
The American Revolution marked the history of many heroic events that immaculately stand as true inspirations for the generations to come in the United States. Even today, the gallantry of a few soldiers that won independence for the country is not only kept in the hearts of the people but run in the American blood to demonstrate acts of valor at times of war and hardships. One such story recorded in the history dates back to 1776, about a sixteen-year old juvenile, Joseph Plumb Martin, joined the Rebel Infantry and recorded his tribulations about forty-seven years in a memoir titled as “A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier”. The book mainly focuses on the sufferings through the tough situation he went through.
Christopher Browning’s book, Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 explains the story of the most infamous mass killing in modern history and the ordinary men who participated in this genocide. In this book Browning provides insight into who these ordinary men really are and their horrendous acts. The Police Battalion 101 became a mass-execution squad in Poland in 1942-43. Surprisingly every single one of these men were able to make the decision to avoid partaking in the killings with no repercussions, some left, while some stated that they were given no such choice and that they didn’t hear that part. When given the orders to take out these innocent Jews, some of the men pleaded that the reason they were hesitant to kill was the fact that they were simply just too weak.
Alvin M. Josephy Jr. 's book The Final Stand of Chief Joseph is a history of the Nez Perce War, which took place in the late 19th century and involved the United States government and the Nez Perce tribe. The book examines the political and cultural factors that sparked the conflict, as well as Chief Joseph's and his people's valiant attempts to fend off American military might. Prior to the introduction of white settlers, Josephy gives background information on the Nez Perce tribe and their way of life. He discusses the tribe's intricate social structure, close ties to the land, and reputation as expert riders and warriors. He also discusses the negative impacts of sickness and the loss of traditional territories as a result of European colonization
A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier, Some of the Adventures, Dangers, Sufferings by Joseph Plumb Martin, is a collection of tales starting from when he was just a young boy at the age of seven and quickly goes through his childhood on the farm with his grandparents on his mother's side. Mr. Martin describes his memories from a much later stage in his life at the age of 70 in the year 1830. This is the tales of the crippling weather conditions, terrible living conditions and war stories told by a young enlisted soldier during the war. Mr. Martin was born to a preacher and his wife in 1760 in western Massachusetts. The story begins when he was just a young boy who was sent to live with his grandparents on a farm.
The book “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” is an autobiography about a boy named Ishmael who went through so much at a young age. This book should be read because it’s a story you could relate to and give you a perspective of how society is today than it was before and how it has affected people across the world. On the (front cover of the book) Carolyn See from the Washington Post says “Everyone in the world should read this book… We should read It to learn about the world and about what it means to be human.” She’s right, reading this book will provide you with facts you never known and could change the way you see things today.
"I'm gonna have you hanged!" The Major’s threat was hardly an idle one in a case of espionage. The fearsome and bloody War Between the States was raging into its second year. Union forces had occupied northern Alabama and had stalemated the Confederate onslaught at Shiloh, thousands upon thousands of sons and many daughters would never see their families again.
Life at Valley Forge Brave, have no fear of someone or something. American soldiers represent bravery. The huts of the soldiers were very long and wide. The fireplace was in acceptable condition. No beds in the huts just straw and mud.
Phillip Red This is The story of Phillip Richard Red. And, his life story from beginning to now and who he is. Phillip is a male who is 5’5 in height and he has green eyes. Which stands out the most out of his features.
It was a tranquil ,and foggy night in Sleepy Hollow. The town so quiet you can hear the crow chirp for miles. The moon beaming down on the town which reveals it’s frightening features. The people here are different , they keep to themselves and are very gloomy. Even the very few animals here are different.
I look down, I have a body, but why does it feel so peculiar. The last thing I remember is dying at the French & Indian war. I start walking, all I see are woods. I keep on walking for what feels like miles, until I find a colony. I start walking through the streets, there aren’t many people outside.
Dr. Smith, I cannot speak a word of 19K, I am a grunt at heart and I walk everywhere, with very heavy stuff. That’s probably why I have lower back arthritis and pinched nerves at 33. Anyway, I got my CIB during operation Red Donkey while in the 504th PIR. My time in Peru was interesting, I am limited in what I can say, but did experienced some remnants of SL that still somehow active.
On their walk home from school one day, Scout and Jem had found odd items left in the knot hole of a certain tree. They had hesitated on taking the items at first but after a while, they began to believe they were left there specifically for them and it had become routine to pick up the items on their walks. Naturally the children were outraged to find out that Mr. Nathan Radley, Boo’s older brother had filled up their knot hole with cement on account that the “Tree’s dying,”.
The Red Badge of Courage The type of book report I am writing is a plot summary, character analyses, and theme analyses. The title of the book is The Red Badge of Courage. The author of The Red Badge of Courage is Steven Crane. The Red Badge of Courage takes place during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in the era of the Civil War in 1863.
But I wanted to go home, but as soon as I re-read the poems in my head I didn’t even want to get up. Terrance began to yawn then we heard it, “The blanket is red, your teddy bear is blue, if you fall asleep I will kill you too.” We all fell asleep slowly without taking notice of what the “Candy Man” had said, but when we woke up Terrance was GONE!!!!!
