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American Military Cemeteries: Temples Of Nationalism And Civic Religion, Kyler James Webb
American Military Cemeteries: Temples Of Nationalism And Civic Religion, Kyler James Webb
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Beginning with the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg and the address given by Abraham Lincoln, American military cemeteries would have a dual objective to honor nationalism and expand civic religion. Military cemeteries have been on the leading edge of accomplishing ideals such as equality during their construction, implementation, and development. As military cemeteries were created both domestically and on foreign soil between 1860-1960 they became temples to honor nationalism and civic religion.
French Military Tactics In The American Civil War: An Analysis Of The Influence Of Antoine Henri Jomini’S Principles In Two Selected Battles And A Campaign, Michele M. Hawes
French Military Tactics In The American Civil War: An Analysis Of The Influence Of Antoine Henri Jomini’S Principles In Two Selected Battles And A Campaign, Michele M. Hawes
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Between 1796 and 1815 the Napoleonic Wars had Europe in a constant state of conflict. Ultimately, a shifting coalition of Europeans defeated the French Emperor, but not before the world was changed forever. The Napoleonic Wars planted the seeds of the unified states of Germany and Italy, the United States doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase, and perhaps most significantly, the definition of modern warfare became aligned with French military tactics. On the heels of the French Revolution, Napoleon had come remarkably close to conquering Europe through the combination of his leadership, audacity, and mastery of the art of …