Brigade

an environment where diseases could thrive. Because Gaylord and the rest of the Artillery Brigade 6th Corps fought in several major battles—including Gettysburg—it’s probable that Gaylord utilized a variety of different weapons and techniques during battle. It’s also probable that Gaylord saw his fellow soldiers suffer deaths caused by both battle field injuries and disease. In fact, the NY Artillery Brigade 6th Corps brought 113 men to the field during the battle of Gettysburg. Out of the 113…

The Battle of Ortona was a battle between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigades against the German paratroopers from General Richard Heidrich’s 1st German Parachute Division. This investigation mainly focuses on the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade. The reason for the eventual victory of the Canadians was due to the tactics and strategies employed, the successful advance from “New Town” to “Old Town” Ortona, and the events from 1943 Christmas Day to December 28th, when the Germans…

For example, one of the many strategies used by the Japanese military was Kamikaze suicide pilots. These pilots would intentionally fly their planes into targets such as ships and buildings. This tactic shows that the Japanese were willing, even eager, to give their lives for their country. Before going to their last battles the Japanese were told “You are already gods without earthly desires” This statement, told to pilots before flying to their deaths shows the true mindset and beliefs of the…

Standing the Final Watch is the debut novel by William Alan Webb, and is the first book in the Last Brigade series. It is best described as a speculative military techno-thriller (I’ll let you, the reader, fit that into whichever genre you deem appropriate). When I initially spoke with Mr. Webb, he described to me a futuristic Clancy-esque thriller with shades of Mark Greaney; I admit to being both interested and skeptical, as I am a huge fan of both of these authors. Little did Mr. Webb know…

The History of Air Defense Artillery PFC Tolve Class 11-14H 24 OCT 2014 On November 17, 1775 the United States Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches were founded by the Continental Congress. Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches. However, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch. There are many differences and similarities to both branches. For starters the mission of the Field Artillery is “to destroy, defeat, or disrupt the enemy…

I believe I am fully qualified to become an Army Warrant Officer for many reasons. The first is that I feel I have reached a rank that marks the culmination of my operational career. At this stage in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, I continually fulfill duty positions that are above and beyond my pay grade in both the garrison and deployed environments. This is best exemplified in my recent deployment with 1st Special Forces Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As a Staff Sergeant, I…

Wellington's retreat up the road towards Waterloo by keeping off the French and were also involved at Waterloo. They were involved in one of the best known events of the battle - the charge of the British heavy cavalry or The Charge of the Union Brigade as it became known (because there was three regiments involved and the other two were English and Scottish). The Irish Major General Sir William Ponsoby was in charge of the cavalry. This charge occurred when a French infantry attack was…

noncommissioned officer. SFC Miller has risen to every challenge and exemplified what it means to be a true Military Police professional. SFC Millers pursuit of excellence is apparent in his accomplishment of many accolades to include; 101st Sustainment Brigade Soldier…

invasion. The attack fell apart quickly, Castro destroyed all but one trip, and the trained brigade ran out of ammunition prior to the completion of the attack. The brigade requested aid from U.S. jets, Kennedy decline in order to maintain his appearance of resisting military involvement. Kennedy ordered the CIA to get the brigade out of Cuba, but escape options were never planned or discussed. By April 19th the brigade began to surrender. Of The 1300 men sent to attack Cuba 1200 were captured…

soldiers. This ended up helping President Abraham Lincoln’s chance to win the election again (he won the election but was assassinated shortly after his victory). The battlefield in this battle was approximately six miles south of Trading Post. The brigades of Colonel Frederick W. Benteen and Colonel John F. Phillips overtook the Confederates as they were crossing Mine Creek. The Confederates were stalled however because their wagons had to cross the ford and it was very difficult to cross. They…