Battles are not new terminology in
this day and age. Going years back, we see the Pearl Harbor attack, and even
further back was the Revolutionary War—both including battles. But what is not
included in the terminology are the events before, during and after. All details, need to be stated.
A battle aspect that is of main importance is emotion. This can happen prior to the actual battle and during as well. By knowing the emotion of the people within, we can tell what kind of battle it was. Was it scheduled, both sides planning months in advanced? Was it a surprise attack, one side not knowing of an attack? Was it a battle of honor, pride, hatred, fear, financial issues...? The Lexington and Concord and Pearl Harbor battles have one emotion in common--found in completely different times and places.
A battle aspect that is of main importance is emotion. This can happen prior to the actual battle and during as well. By knowing the emotion of the people within, we can tell what kind of battle it was. Was it scheduled, both sides planning months in advanced? Was it a surprise attack, one side not knowing of an attack? Was it a battle of honor, pride, hatred, fear, financial issues...? The Lexington and Concord and Pearl Harbor battles have one emotion in common--found in completely different times and places.
Seemingly prepared and set, the patriots and militiamen were waiting. For anything, a sign, such as the sight of a red coat or even a fast rider. However, the British were coming for easy takings. Upon learning the patriots had been stockpiling weapons at Lexington and Concord, General Gage had his troops strike first. They were going to destroy the weaponry stockpile. General Gage also knew of the patriot's warning system made up of fast riders. He sent out 20 of his riders to try to intercept the warning system, so his attack will be of surprise. With that, some of the patriot's riders were captured, delaying the warning.
Confusion was the emotion first felt by the patriots, even though they thought themselves ready.With their warning operation malfunctioning and the surprise attack, some farmers who had to pick up a gun, had no clue what to do. Lack of training, lack of information, all led to this one emotion-- although it did not show, when the rebels won the first battle.
A sense of serene vastness flooded the sky. The sun was shining so brightly that all who glanced upon its melting beauty turned away in respect. However, those flying amongst the sun's rays betrayed that beauty. Japanese men were flying individual aircrafts in attempt to bomb and destroy Pearl harbor. The Japanese were so confident in themselves, that they knew that they were about to crash their own planes into the peaceful city, and it would be worth it, because the Japanese will prevail till the end-- Sacrifice would not be wasted. The ones who did not know were the residents upon Pearl Harbor. They were a big part of the battle-- even though not knowing it.
Confusion set in when bombs and crashing aircrafts aimed for their city. Almost instantly, confusion set in, and not knowing what to do, with no specified protocol, it showed-- when the residents of Pearl Harbor lost the battle.
Because of the different time periods and different plans of attack between the two comparing battles, the main differences fall on the category of weaponry. Were the weapons planned strategically, or were they the only ones they had? Either way, there is a big difference in fighting styles for both of these battles.
The British, because of their trained and existent army, sent 700 troops or 1,800 soldiers over to Lexington and Concord. They marched for 17 miles carrying their rifles that rested within their rifle cases, and planned to shoot or to use a lighting raid conducted by General Gage. The patriots however were less organized and instead of an army, they had their militiamen. They were supposed to grab a rifle and shoot when necessary.
Severity of the battle showed when it was over. 95 militiamen had died and 273 British soldiers died. Even though the weaponry was not as advanced, the numbers showed major damage.
Bombs and aircrafts were used to destruct Pearl Harbor-- not only people, such as the Lexington and Concord battle, but the city as well. 353 aircrafts were sent from the Japanese and while some had bombs strapped to their planes, others did not. However it didn't matter because the plane was a weapon itself-- it would destroy something if it crashed into it.
Severity proved itself at the beginning and the end of this surprise battle. The numbers show that 2300 residents died, along with battle ships and cruisers that were also destroyed. And 353 Japanese died as well, from the suicide.
Events after the battles should also be noted in the terminology. What happened to the survivors?Both battles had the same effect afterwards, and proved to be so when it even took action.
After the battle, suspicion grew among the patriots. How had the British found out about their warning system? Most people thought that is had to be spies, or Tories. There was discrimination towards people who dressed fancy, as they were thought to be loyalists, or loyal to King George. Or if someone spoke a different language, such as French or German, they were also thought to be Tories. Anyone who was different from the average militiaman was discriminated against. There was paranoia everywhere.
Taking action occurred once people started to think that those thought to be a Tory, were truly spies and had to be taken care of. So they killed those thought to be a spy. Even if they weren't, the paranoia told the patriot's that it was better safe than sorry.
The survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack and all across the United States swept a form of paranoia. It was no lie that it was the Japanese that had attacked them, and for a long time, Japanese residents dwelling in the US were discriminated against. Everyone thought them as spies for the Japanese.
Taking action occurred once people started to send Japanese people living in the US to camps. These camps were much like a jail, and some never made it out. It was evident that paranoia was deeply rooted into everyone and everyone was so scared that someone had to take blame.
When battles come from two completely different time periods and reasoning, despite few differences, they are still both battles. Not only should you look at the results of a battle, but it is more so important to fully understand a battle by going through the events before, during, and after. That is the true battle terminology.
Sources:
Confusion was the emotion first felt by the patriots, even though they thought themselves ready.With their warning operation malfunctioning and the surprise attack, some farmers who had to pick up a gun, had no clue what to do. Lack of training, lack of information, all led to this one emotion-- although it did not show, when the rebels won the first battle.
A sense of serene vastness flooded the sky. The sun was shining so brightly that all who glanced upon its melting beauty turned away in respect. However, those flying amongst the sun's rays betrayed that beauty. Japanese men were flying individual aircrafts in attempt to bomb and destroy Pearl harbor. The Japanese were so confident in themselves, that they knew that they were about to crash their own planes into the peaceful city, and it would be worth it, because the Japanese will prevail till the end-- Sacrifice would not be wasted. The ones who did not know were the residents upon Pearl Harbor. They were a big part of the battle-- even though not knowing it.
Confusion set in when bombs and crashing aircrafts aimed for their city. Almost instantly, confusion set in, and not knowing what to do, with no specified protocol, it showed-- when the residents of Pearl Harbor lost the battle.
Because of the different time periods and different plans of attack between the two comparing battles, the main differences fall on the category of weaponry. Were the weapons planned strategically, or were they the only ones they had? Either way, there is a big difference in fighting styles for both of these battles.
The British, because of their trained and existent army, sent 700 troops or 1,800 soldiers over to Lexington and Concord. They marched for 17 miles carrying their rifles that rested within their rifle cases, and planned to shoot or to use a lighting raid conducted by General Gage. The patriots however were less organized and instead of an army, they had their militiamen. They were supposed to grab a rifle and shoot when necessary.
Severity of the battle showed when it was over. 95 militiamen had died and 273 British soldiers died. Even though the weaponry was not as advanced, the numbers showed major damage.
Bombs and aircrafts were used to destruct Pearl Harbor-- not only people, such as the Lexington and Concord battle, but the city as well. 353 aircrafts were sent from the Japanese and while some had bombs strapped to their planes, others did not. However it didn't matter because the plane was a weapon itself-- it would destroy something if it crashed into it.
Severity proved itself at the beginning and the end of this surprise battle. The numbers show that 2300 residents died, along with battle ships and cruisers that were also destroyed. And 353 Japanese died as well, from the suicide.
Events after the battles should also be noted in the terminology. What happened to the survivors?Both battles had the same effect afterwards, and proved to be so when it even took action.
After the battle, suspicion grew among the patriots. How had the British found out about their warning system? Most people thought that is had to be spies, or Tories. There was discrimination towards people who dressed fancy, as they were thought to be loyalists, or loyal to King George. Or if someone spoke a different language, such as French or German, they were also thought to be Tories. Anyone who was different from the average militiaman was discriminated against. There was paranoia everywhere.
Taking action occurred once people started to think that those thought to be a Tory, were truly spies and had to be taken care of. So they killed those thought to be a spy. Even if they weren't, the paranoia told the patriot's that it was better safe than sorry.
The survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack and all across the United States swept a form of paranoia. It was no lie that it was the Japanese that had attacked them, and for a long time, Japanese residents dwelling in the US were discriminated against. Everyone thought them as spies for the Japanese.
Taking action occurred once people started to send Japanese people living in the US to camps. These camps were much like a jail, and some never made it out. It was evident that paranoia was deeply rooted into everyone and everyone was so scared that someone had to take blame.
When battles come from two completely different time periods and reasoning, despite few differences, they are still both battles. Not only should you look at the results of a battle, but it is more so important to fully understand a battle by going through the events before, during, and after. That is the true battle terminology.
Sources:
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"American Revolution: The Battle of Lexington and
Concord." ThinkQuest. Oracle
Foundation, n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
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Kreis, Steven. "Pearl Harbor Resources." Pearl Harbor Resources. N.p., 3 Aug. 2009. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
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"Revolutionary War." Revolutionary War. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
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