In a time of war, it is absolutely essential that soldiers follow orders. Lives may depend on it. When soldiers disobey orders, there can be disastrous consequences. During wartime, every decision made by a soldier must be carefully considered. There is no room for error. One wrong move could mean the difference between life and … Read more
‘Private Peaceful’ by Michael Morpurgo explores the brutality of war and the devastation brought about by those who wage it. Essentially, it is a novel that condemns war. Morpurgo uses Charlie’s court martial and the actions of his superiors and authority figures to emphasise the unjust and pointless nature of war, along with Tommo’s experiences … Read more
The sound of the bomb dropping, exploding, made every soldier’s body and hearing, and goes numb and ring. One soldier was hit, but can’t yell for help because the numbing and ringing of hearing, another soldier notices by a glance. The soldier then picks up the wounded soldier with all the might and power the … Read more
In New York, people are outraged with how everyone is treating each other and how the military forces them around and hurt them. Plus, with the disrespect, racism and violence from everyone it’s impossible to get through anything. No one agrees with each other and no one trusts anyone. One day, a teenage boy around … Read more
Imagine having your best friend, someone who is always there for you and understands you, taken away. Dogs have been on the battlefield throughout history. They began by attacking enemies, to today where they are like detectors finding bombs. No doubt about it, that military dogs save human lives on the battlefield, if it is … Read more
The clock was ringing so loudly, it was like he was actually screaming at me. I reached my hand and slapped it. I did not want the night to be over already. I knew that this morning would be very long and grueling, the morning that I have been waiting for in a great fear … Read more
