Many of the root causes of World War II can be found in the way World War I ended. Punitive and humiliating sanctions against Germany, combined with widespread poverty, made a proud people ripe for exploitation by the Nazis. The reluctance of many European and international powers to get involved in

Most of the laws about active duty soldiers are contained in the legislation called the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) of 1940. The objective of this law is to provide members of the armed forces a measure of protection from specific civil proceedings at home. It is mostly geared to

If you are trying to get into the Marines and you live east of the Mississippi River, there is a huge chance that you'll end up going to boot camp at Parris Island. This is also the only place where women are trained to become Marines. I know that right now you're scared that you will not

During the westward expansion of the 1800s, many Americans traveled in large groups via wagon train. People hoping for free land, prolific farm crops and a new chance at prosperity moved from the familiar towns and cities of the East Coast to the frontier. Properly outfitting a wagon train could mak

This article is about the difference between Merkeva, Leopard II and M1A2 Military Tanks.

The RCM or the Reliability Centered Maintenance has its own controversial complications in maintenance managements. Some of them simply jump into RCM techniques long before they specialize in a particular field. Needless to say, disasters happen and the blame squarely falls on the RCM technique rath

Max Weber defined three kinds authority from which revolutionary leadership is derived. Understanding the sociological framework that governs revolutions across the world can lead us to understand foreign politics and recognize the parallels with our own history. In addition, by identifying the part

One thing I've learned over the years with advanced weapon technologies is that as soon as you develop a superior advanced weapon, your enemy or potential adversaries then start working on a solution. Likewise if they come up with some sort of a new weapon system, you can bet that you will be w

The concept of riverine forces was not new to Southeast Asia.During the Indochina War of 1946-54, French forces created the Dinassauts, which were combat organizations designed to operate in the hostile environment of Vietnam's waterways.

"Castle Crashers" has a cast of dozens of playable characters. Most of these characters are unavailable at the start of the game, but by completing the game with starting characters, the player can unlock new ones. Some characters are even easier to unlock, such as the King. The player doesn't need

Joining the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserves is a way for American citizens to serve their country, gain specialized skills and perhaps earn money for college. Marine Corps Reserve units are stationed around the country and offer many benefits. These days, many Marine Corps Reservists are

Teaching on a military base can be a rewarding career for instructors who are not only good at dispensing knowledge but who are also capable of helping children deal with the fluctuations of military life. However, like all teachers, teachers on military bases often need supplementary funding to hel

The Battle of Rorkes Drift is certainly one of the most well known battles from the background of the British army. It had been at this small mission station along the border of Zululand and Natal where four thousand Zulu warriors attacked the garrison of less than 140 British soldiers.

The Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps, or ROTC, is a program that pays for a college student's undergraduate tuition while she simultaneously earns her degree and trains to be part of the Navy. There are three options in the Navy ROTC program: Navy, Navy Nurse and Marine. Each Navy ROTC option ha

Veterans of the United States military can receive disability pay for a variety of reasons.Ben Bloom/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesDisability pay for veterans of the United States military is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Several areas are covered, including pay for the veterans...

Clinking glasses during a wedding event is a longstanding signal for the new bride and groom to kiss each other. One or two guests will usually start clinking glasses during the reception and others in the room will follow suit until most of the room is participating and the bride and groom kiss eac

What is Marine Corps Basic Training?Marine Corps basic training is a 12-week program focused on turning civilians into Marines. These 12 weeks are mentally and physically challenging for the recruits. Lengthy hikes, being away from family and friends, living with strangers, following...

Tennessee is home to four Civil War national battlefield parks: Stones River National Battlefield, Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. All of these parks are located within a day's drive of Nashville. However, thes

It is amazing the transformation of today's military with all the high-tech robotic weapons systems that are used to protect our nation against our enemies. The Army, Air Force, Navy and all the special forces have war tools of incredible advanced technologies. The future fighting force uses an

Here is one anniversary that seems to have been missed.It's been 50 years (or thereabouts) that National Service came to an end. Much to the relief of many 18 year old lad, and the deferred 21 year old as well.