This is a picture taken at the seawall during the invasion. Overall, its a pretty recognizable picture to any historians, as it is one of the more famous ones. The man who is at the top of a seawall is noted to have died seconds later.
Monday, March 30, 2009
post 10
15.
This is a picture taken at the seawall during the invasion. Overall, its a pretty recognizable picture to any historians, as it is one of the more famous ones. The man who is at the top of a seawall is noted to have died seconds later.
This is a picture taken at the seawall during the invasion. Overall, its a pretty recognizable picture to any historians, as it is one of the more famous ones. The man who is at the top of a seawall is noted to have died seconds later.
panic blog post 6
3.
There are not many characters in the book at all, after all (yet again) it is more of a documentary read than it is a story. The main 'characters' are numerous officers and enlisted who are on the 'frontline', and MacArthur. The book doesnt really well represent any of the characters or any of their actual actions, so there is not much to go by.
picture of MacArthur
There are not many characters in the book at all, after all (yet again) it is more of a documentary read than it is a story. The main 'characters' are numerous officers and enlisted who are on the 'frontline', and MacArthur. The book doesnt really well represent any of the characters or any of their actual actions, so there is not much to go by.
picture of MacArthur
post 9
9.
some of the huge dilemmas (some already mentioned in earlier posts) are the slow advance, the pedantic planning, and the lack of forward HQs and effective frontline command as a result.
As already mentioned, the slow advance gave the enemy more than enough time to respond and restabilize, which is obviously, not good for the American forces.
The pedantic planning with phase lines and nobody being able to do anything without everyone else in position, caused many delays, because one group could hold up everyone else, and often did.
the lack of forward HQs caused communication problems and slow responses to attacks and such, the trouble behind that is obvious.
some of the huge dilemmas (some already mentioned in earlier posts) are the slow advance, the pedantic planning, and the lack of forward HQs and effective frontline command as a result.
As already mentioned, the slow advance gave the enemy more than enough time to respond and restabilize, which is obviously, not good for the American forces.
The pedantic planning with phase lines and nobody being able to do anything without everyone else in position, caused many delays, because one group could hold up everyone else, and often did.
the lack of forward HQs caused communication problems and slow responses to attacks and such, the trouble behind that is obvious.
post 8
4.
What surprised me about the whole operation was how slow the advance from the beach head was. The commanders here knew what could have happened (another Anzio), and failed to fix it. despite the fact that this is considered one of the most successful military operations ever, that is one of the flaws that people say negates it as 'noteworthy'.
ANZIO:
What surprised me about the whole operation was how slow the advance from the beach head was. The commanders here knew what could have happened (another Anzio), and failed to fix it. despite the fact that this is considered one of the most successful military operations ever, that is one of the flaws that people say negates it as 'noteworthy'.
ANZIO:
panic post 7
12.
I think that the author should have written the book in more of a story form rather than how it was written. A lot of the smaller things seem to be left out of the book, like details from the personal experiences of the many smaller characters in the book. There is a large amount of information overall though.
I think that the author should have written the book in more of a story form rather than how it was written. A lot of the smaller things seem to be left out of the book, like details from the personal experiences of the many smaller characters in the book. There is a large amount of information overall though.
panic post 7
12.
I think that the author should have written the book in more of a story form rather than how it was written. A lot of the smaller things seem to be left out of the book, like details from the personal experiences of the many smaller characters in the book. There is a large amount of information overall though.
I think that the author should have written the book in more of a story form rather than how it was written. A lot of the smaller things seem to be left out of the book, like details from the personal experiences of the many smaller characters in the book. There is a large amount of information overall though.
panic blog post 5
18.
The books title is simply "Inchon"
sounds more like a tourist guide, or the next generation of HEADON, APPLY DIRECLTY TO FOREHEAD! products
The title is named for the location of the battle. There is not much else that can be said beyond that. It could have been more creative though, as in how the book on operation market garden is titled "a bridge too far", or "the Steel Wave" about operation neptune and overlord. All I can really say is, it isnt a very creative title, but im not even really sure what I would have named it. Maybe something to spin off of MacArthurs quotes, considering he planned the whole thing.
the most uncreative and annoying advertisement after ditech.
The books title is simply "Inchon"
sounds more like a tourist guide, or the next generation of HEADON, APPLY DIRECLTY TO FOREHEAD! products
The title is named for the location of the battle. There is not much else that can be said beyond that. It could have been more creative though, as in how the book on operation market garden is titled "a bridge too far", or "the Steel Wave" about operation neptune and overlord. All I can really say is, it isnt a very creative title, but im not even really sure what I would have named it. Maybe something to spin off of MacArthurs quotes, considering he planned the whole thing.
the most uncreative and annoying advertisement after ditech.
panic blog post 4
11.
I believe that the authors style does not add much to the book. had it been written by someone else with a more exciting way of writing, the book would be far more readable. in its current state, its stale and boring, the only exciting parts are the first person accounts of combat, and even then it can be ridiculously pedant.
I believe that the authors style does not add much to the book. had it been written by someone else with a more exciting way of writing, the book would be far more readable. in its current state, its stale and boring, the only exciting parts are the first person accounts of combat, and even then it can be ridiculously pedant.
panic blog post 3
13.
If I were to advise the characters on their choices I do not believe that I would have much to add if I knew how it was going to end up. It is viewed as one of the most successful military operations in history, the only problem is it took a whole ELEVEN days to go only TWENTY miles. This was a problem caused by "phase lines" and other ridiculous things that shouldnt ever go beyond paper because theyve been proven to be too costly and allow someone to respond before the lines are secure. This was proven in WWII when Montgomery constantly insisted on drawing phase lines on maps and sticking to them, frustrating many others because they believed that the only way to fight a mobile enemy is to remain mobile, not in silly attack, hold, wait, positions while the rest of the line catches up.
If I were to advise the characters on their choices I do not believe that I would have much to add if I knew how it was going to end up. It is viewed as one of the most successful military operations in history, the only problem is it took a whole ELEVEN days to go only TWENTY miles. This was a problem caused by "phase lines" and other ridiculous things that shouldnt ever go beyond paper because theyve been proven to be too costly and allow someone to respond before the lines are secure. This was proven in WWII when Montgomery constantly insisted on drawing phase lines on maps and sticking to them, frustrating many others because they believed that the only way to fight a mobile enemy is to remain mobile, not in silly attack, hold, wait, positions while the rest of the line catches up.
panic, blog post 2
8.
I believe that if there were to be a theme to this book (remember, its more of a documentary), then it would be that we should appreciate the great minds of the leaders and the great will of the soldiers who did their jobs to keep the original American ideals alive.
I believe that if there were to be a theme to this book (remember, its more of a documentary), then it would be that we should appreciate the great minds of the leaders and the great will of the soldiers who did their jobs to keep the original American ideals alive.
PANIC! blog post 1
1.
In the first chapter of the book, it pretty much talks about the state of the [korean] war at the time (1950). It talks a bit about the prelude to the war with the Japanese and the soviets and all that, which arent very important to this post in detail.
The only criticism I have about this part is the 'boringness' of it. I compare this to the introduction to "the Steel Wave", where the introduction is a summery of the great state of panic and the disparity of the allied nations involved in WWII, the politics behind it and before it.
In the first chapter of the book, it pretty much talks about the state of the [korean] war at the time (1950). It talks a bit about the prelude to the war with the Japanese and the soviets and all that, which arent very important to this post in detail.
The only criticism I have about this part is the 'boringness' of it. I compare this to the introduction to "the Steel Wave", where the introduction is a summery of the great state of panic and the disparity of the allied nations involved in WWII, the politics behind it and before it.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
due now
if you were stuck in peru and you could not get out, and you had only a mirror, how would you escape?
but seriously, what do you believe was Ernestos most influential experience during his trip through peru?
for some reason my picture isnt showing so pretend this is a picture of a mountain
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but seriously, what do you believe was Ernestos most influential experience during his trip through peru?
for some reason my picture isnt showing so pretend this is a picture of a mountain
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Monday, March 9, 2009
what did ernesto want to be thing
what he wanted to be is unclear, mainly because lots of his ambitions contradicted each other later in life. eventually though, it seemed that one his his goals was to have people go back to the barter system of trade, or at least that was the only alternative to what he hated, currency and capitalism. when he was younger, his interests made more sense, such as becoming a doctor.
Ernesto trying out for a role in a james bond movie:
Ernesto trying out for a role in a james bond movie:
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Do Now, TMD, Che, Chile
In one town, they help the fire brigade and volunteer for the town. they gain many rewards from this. this may have influenced him that when people volunteer for the betterment of a community, things end up better for everyone.
pg.64
"ive forgotten to explain that after spending the night at the lieutenants house, we decided to move to the fire station.."
id have a picture that reflected this, but the only ones on google when you search 'young ernesto guevara' and other things, are pictures of his poster, him with a gun, book covers, or obama, so this shall have to do.
if the picture isnt showing, blame ceeje
pg.64
"ive forgotten to explain that after spending the night at the lieutenants house, we decided to move to the fire station.."
id have a picture that reflected this, but the only ones on google when you search 'young ernesto guevara' and other things, are pictures of his poster, him with a gun, book covers, or obama, so this shall have to do.
if the picture isnt showing, blame ceeje
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