bombing.” As a result, the bomb squad’s accuracy increases, as well as, their casualty rate. Morale of the 918 is continually sinking along with their performance. At this challenging time, command-orders demand “maximum effort” from the squads. Brigadier General Frank Savage is tasked with leading the 918 bomb squad to comply with this order. Short on supplies, equipment, and troop morale, he must provide the leadership required to reach this highest attainable level of performance. General Savage
BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES W. SWEENEY Retired Dec. 27, 1979 Brigadier General Charles W. Sweeney was born in Lowell, Mass., in 1919. He graduated from North Quincy High School (Mass.) in 1937. After graduating from high school, he attended evening classes at Boston University and also at Purdue University. Charles Sweeney joined the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet on April 28, 1941. Receiving his commission as a pilot in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet on April 28, 1941. Receiving his
Brigadier General Robin Olds Jr. was an officer in the Army Air Corps and later an Air Force pilot from 1943 to 1973. From an early age, Olds was surrounded by great fighter pilots who mentored his leadership abilities. He character was also influenced by his father; Robin Olds Sr. Olds’ character was tested time after time as a cadet at West Point and as an Air Force Officer at the squad and wing levels. Robin Olds was a leader of character because of early influences and training, experience as
command of Brigadier General John Henry Hobart Ward and four 10 pound Parrott rifles from the 4th New York Independent Battery where under the command of Captain James Smith occupied Devil’s Den and its surrounding area. The Confederate 1st Texas and 3rd Arkansas brigades under the command of Brigadier General Jerome B. Robertson attacked to the west of Devil’s Den and the 44th and 48th Alabama brigades under the command of Brigadier General Evander Law attacked to the east. Brigadier General John
Throughout the address, Brigadier General Young expressed that your mentality decides how you achieve your desires because with a great attitude you can be very prosperous in what you do. She shared one of her personal experiences that she had with a commanding general. He didn’t believe that she was able to fulfill the duties that would be bestowed upon her with the rank of Brigadier General. What he didn’t know was that she was a determined and steadfast
The Russian mafia started from basically nothing and was looked at as a hero in the eyes of the poverty-stricken country of Russia. The speed bumps that the organization went through caused them to adapt and overcome adversity through their brothers and gave them the power and perseverance. In researching about the Russian mafia I learned about their start in the Imperial period, then the challenges they went through during the Soviet era, and how they are structured within the organization. The
The Valley Campaign of the Shenandoah Valley of 23 March to 9 June 1862 saw the rise of the Confederate Major General (MG) Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The Shenandoah Valley campaign allowed for MG Jackson to incorporate the principles of maneuver, offensive and surprise operations (US Army Center of Military History, 2012) through the use of his cavalry and foot soldiers. FM 100-5 describes the following: Principles of Maneuver are to place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the
Fort Donelson, Tennessee, guarding the Cumberland River, became the site of the first major Confederate defeat in the Civil War. Victory at Donelson started Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant on his road to Appomattox and the White House. His cool judgment under pressure saved the day after the Confederates threatened to break his troop lines, yet errors by his opponents handed him a victory that he did not fully earn on his own. Possession of the better part of two states vital to the South depended
result. The water is restored and 402 mixtures were poured during this shift, but because of the water stoppage, Marguiles has the shift time was extended and 506 mixtures were poured. With the record broken, brigadier Ishchenko is confirmed into the party and all of his shock brigadiers receive access into the Komsomol, the Youth Communist League. The glory is short lived, as the record they just established is also broken within a day, by yet another construction
junction, after which the battle is called (or First Bull Run, named after the flowing stream on the battlefield, if of the Union persuasion). The armies in this first battle were not very large by later Civil War standards. The Federal forces under Brigadier General Irvin McDowell were organized into four divisions (five, if one includes Runyan's division), of about 30,000 men. These divisions were commanded by Tyler, Hunter, Heintzelman, (Runyan), and Miles. The Confederate command structure was somewhat
1st Airborne from the outset was having communication issues, and on many occasions, MG Urquhart left his headquarters to gain understanding from his subordinate commanders. At one point in the battle Major General Urquhart and Brigadier Lathbury, his second in command were both hiding in an attic to avoid German forces, greatly diminishing the command and control node of 1st Airborne Division. Communications issued plagued the operation but the Dutch telephone service was still
Argentina advanced on the Government House at Port Stanley against an unorganized garrison of British Royal Marines stationed on the island. Little opposition was encountered and the Argentinean Junta quickly assumed control. On the same day, Brigadier General Mario Menendez was appointed governor of the islands and Port Stanley was immediately renamed Puerto Argentino. Argentina expected at this point that the British would cede sovereignty over the islands through negotiations and with little
the Creeks to punish non-Indians who committed crimes on Creek lands. For their part, the Creeks agreed to turn over Creek people accused of crimes to the U.S. courts. In a secret side agreement to the treaty, McGillivray received a post as a Brigadier in the U.S. Army and was granted permission to import goods through the Spanish port of Pensacola without paying American
The Battle of Fredricksburg In the next pages I will explain why Fredericksburg was such a tragedy. Why it was a big morale booster for the South, but a disappointment for the North? It all started in the year 1862. General George McCellen currently controls the army of the Potomac. When it was determined that McCellen was a bad general, in December of 1862 he was replaced with General Ambrose Burnside. Within a week, Burnside decided on a campaign to the Southern capitol, Richmond. He told
campaign in wester Virginia, serving under General McClellan. In 1854, he resigned from the military due to poor health, leaving the Army as a First Lieutenant. Later in 1861 he was appointed as the Colonel of the 23rd Ohio Infantry and promoted to Brigadier General in the Regular Army. After many victories under his command, General Rosecrans was sent to Kentucky where he faced General Bragg in the Battle of Stones River. His tactics were put to the test when he faced General Bragg. Under his command
coward but in fact a courageous soldier. This is true to be because of his reaction when he was given a chance to redeem himself: Brigadier Hatfield spoke softly. “If that report goes forward from here you’ll be in a bad way- at least returned to Canada for Adjutant General’s disposal, some second-rate kind of discharge, the reputation always clinging to you…” The Brigadier shook his head. “That would be a pity” If the report goes forward…A pulse of excitement beat in Adam’s throat. What did he mean-was
Executive Summary The 918th Bomber group is radically transformed from being a "hard luck" group under Colonel Davenport to a successful group with pride and self confidence under Brigadier. Savage. The reasons for the dramatic turn around lie clearly in the differences in the leader ship style between the two men. The primary causes of the division's transformation under Savage include: A leader with a vision who can see the bigger picture. Focusing on critical tasks and not on relationships
black hawk war, and he fought for the Confederate States of America in the Civil War. He was a hardworking man who had a life that revolved around the military. Johnston fought for the US army and was a Brevet Brigadier from 1826-1834 and 1849-1861. He fought for the Texas army and was a Brigadier general from 1836-1840. Also For the CSA army he was a General from 1861-1862. Albert Sidney Johnston was born on February 2, 1803 in Washington, Kentucky. His dad was Dr. John Johnston and his mother was
after which the battle is called (or First Bull Run, named after the flowing stream on the battlefield, if of the Union point of view). The armies in this first battle were not prodigious by later Civil War principles. The Federal services under Brigadier General Irvin McDowell were well thought-out into four divisions, of about 30,000 men. These divisions were commanded by Tyler, Hunter, Heintzelman, and Miles. The Confederate command structure was to some extent more unmanageable, including two
Alternative Outcome Analysis: The Battle of Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg is remembered as the Confederate Army’s most one-sided victory in its campaign against the Union Forces of the North. It was the first battle to occur shortly after President Abraham Lincoln had delivered his “Emancipation Proclamation” and the President was hard pressed for a victory to bolster public support for it. It would be remembered as the first major campaign for the newly