Echo From The Army Poem Analysis

Connie Knowlton – “A very authentic account of life in the Colonial Army. The book needs to be read more than once to get the full impact of suffering and sacrifice but it is well worth a second reading.”

The result of George Washington’s plea with his officers in 1783 to stall rebellion in Newburgh represented a grand superseding of the public’s needs over those of the soldiers. He was Commander of the Continental Army and yet was “the central figure in overcoming the threat to defy congress” . In 1782 the nation stopped paying the soldiers, as it had promised, half-wages

General Greene a master military strategist, was known as the fighting Quaker, not only for his inexplicable combination of military skill, but also for his peacenik faith; He had indeed helped our people to continue with the American Revolution, especially in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Valley Forge. People in the colonies were with many expectations to win the battles, despite of several defeat. The future looked uncertain, only the faith and the desire to continue fighting for independence is what it could sustain the spirit of the colonies alive. Equally important, the management of the General Henry Knox, colonel in command of the Continental Regiment of Artillery was part of the strong military movement along with his strong leadership fought for victory until the last moment. His strategies of militia and army discipline led General Knox be a lieutenant of George

The leaders had many moments to shine in this battle. The “commanders” of the Patriot militia were James Johnston,

His dreams to study law were shattered when American blood was first shed at Lexington, so he made an effort to devote to the cause and enlisted in the Continental Army (Tallmadge 6). His old friend, Captain Chester of Weathersfield, offered him the position of Lieutenant in one of Connecticut’s six-month

Samuel Adams once said, "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." In Bunker Hill, Nathaniel Philbrick chronicles how the conflagration of the American Revolution would erupt from the embers of the past focusing on the great impact that those involved in the infamous battle for which the book is titled and the battle itself would have on the colonies and their fight for liberties. This is a vivid bildungsroman for the city of Boston, teeming with new thoughts and ideals, that would face internal conflict, which would later give the city the title “the Cradle of Freedom.”1 Setting aside the legends of the revolution, Philbrick presents not only a historic event in American history, but also the subtle, essential moments that are not limited to 1775 but are the underpinning “mechanics of overthrowing a regime” that “are essentially the same today as they were in the eighteenth century;” however, focusing on our mythic Founding Fathers, many overlook the true nature of the war that is present in every revolution.2

This, citizens of Maryland, is our mission, so far as you are concerned. No restraint upon your free-will is intended; no intimidation will be allowed within the limits of this army at least. Marylanders shall once more enjoy their ancient freedom of thought and speech. We know no enemies among you, and will protect all of you in every opinion. It is for you to decide your destiny freely and without constraint. This army will respect your choice, whatever it may be; and while the Southern people will rejoice to welcome you to your natural position among them, they will only welcome you when you come of your own free will.R. E. LEE, General, Commanding [2]

Patrick Henry once stated,”Give me liberty or give me death.” This means that the people of America were willing to fight to the death for the to be free.This paper will discuss Massachusett’s present and past history during the time of the Revolutionary War; as well as the causes of the war, Sons of Liberty, and important battles.

Osborn and her fellow female commandants of war became true patriots, veterans devoted to a cause they imagined worthy of a fight. While it may seem easy to speculate her deposition as mere hearsay or engorged fabrications of an elderly woman, many claims Sarah Osborn purports are verifiable and unrequitedly true. Throughout this work I will, where reasonably necessary, corroborate Osborn's claims with that of others' similar testimony. The study of this document will mainly comprise of the role Sarah Osborn played, using her accounts of the years 1780 through the surrender of Yorktown in 1781, with contextual additions explaining social aspects of women during this era. To further this study and supply a deeper and thorough contextualization, the research and importance of other known accounts of women involved in the war serve as supplementing points to the main theme presented by Sarah Osborn's testimony. These studies along with my own interpretations of Sarah Osborn's deposition will hopefully create a view of life during the Revolution far too often unseen; that of a completely female perspective. I will attempt to show that they, as much as anyone, helped fight for, create, and maintain a union during crisis.

In contrast, some divisions of the colonial population supported Britain whole-heartedly with their lives. They delighted in the short-lived emboldened ties. A New England minister proclaimed “…the Children of New England may be glad and triumph, in Reflection on Events past, and Prospects for the future…” (Document E). Comprehensibly, he felt that Britain gave them a future, that they owed their lives to their mother country. “…Mother, who has most generously rescued and protected us, [must] be served and honored…” (Document E). This is a deep contrast to the ways of thinking possessed by the soldiers and Native Americans, and it would not last long.

“Every thought is a battle, every breath is a war and I don’t think we are winning anymore”. The depressing thoughts in which were made up of dying and not surviving were going through the minds of all the soldiers at Valley Forge as well as mine. The need of food, clothes, and weapons were needed. The wanting to win and return home to our families were mutual between all of us as well. Since the summer of 1775, George Washington has withdrawn from Boston and retreated to New York City after the American Revolution. Recently, he had been unable to stop the British when Howe marched his army into the capital of Philadelphia. Washington had a very hard time trying to keep us in his army. Some of them had signed on for one year or two, but others left or simply deserted us. The question is simple, whether or not you would stay and fight for your country or leave with honor and your dignity. My choice was obvious, staying to fight for my country. There are many reasons surrounding my choice, including the fact that the supplies were provided for us in order to live and fight through the terrible seasons, the encouragement we needed, and the conditions we faced.

“Give me liberty or give me death.” This quote was spoken by Patrick Henry. This paper will discuss Massachusett’s present and past history during the time of the Revolutionary War; as well as the causes of the war, Sons of Liberty, and important battles.

In 1865, President Lincoln issued reassurance to those skeptical about the Civil War: "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in." President Lincoln’s statement illustrates how the former Commander in Chief indisputably believed in the war and that the Union was doing what was ethically right. At that time, not all Union citizens and soldiers were fully committed to the Civil War. For the Union to coagulate, and commit towards doing what is morally right, they first needed a morally courageous leader to guide them. Similar to President Lincoln during the Civil War, Army leaders are expected make ethical decisions, even when those decisions are unpopular with their soldiers.

The title itself alludes to “The Unknown Soldier,” almost parodying it. According to Georgia Virtual School, an unknown soldier died in battle, however, the body is unrecognizable. It is also known that soldiers are tagged. The fact that the title is the way it is and the subtitle mimics a tag implies that the lives of common folk is so insignificant and uneventful that they might just as well be unknown since they are just another face in the vast crowd of people. This relays a metaphor in the eyes of the reader.

Imagine someone dying from a sickness. They know that they are on their last leg. They can either fight to stay alive, or they can give up hope and pass away. People control their own fate. Controlling their own fate means that they decide when it is time for them to die, and don’t just lay down and accept death. This idea can be seen in in many pieces of text including the following poems. “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley and “Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas. Both authors express the theme of people control their own fate.