Results of War
By Kaylan Stock
Roman Warfare and it’s Army
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Most advanced of it’s time
Fighting techniques
equivalent to ferocious
training regime
All recruits fit and
disciplined
Newer recruits placed in
front line to build
confidence, stop them from
deserting, most likely to be
killed 1st-sacrifice
Weapons were knives,
spears, swords, and shields
Harsh punishments were
enforced (up to murder) to
keep soldiers on their feet
and at their best.
Modern War and the United States
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Much more advanced
technologically of
coarse
Punishment in less
severe forms and not
as easily carried out
Men aren’t sacrificed
for others intentionally.
Men go through boot
camp and are generally
in shape but not as
disciplined
Uniforms camo and
heavy and full coverage
Similarities of the Two
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While the two time periods were worlds apart the two types
of war had some similarities
Both have strict rules and regulations
Punishment for disobedience
Advanced fighting techniques for their time
Togetherness and working as a whole not separate
Grouped and divided in ways such as squads, platoons or
legionnaires
Differences
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Roman warfare and soldiers more strict and
disciplined
Modern war more controversial and complicated
Men and women fight today where just men back in
older times
Uniforms and weaponry is vastly different
More “rules of war” today then back then
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such as we don’t fire on the opposing side until they fire
first.
Negative Consequences of Wars
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Death
Suffering, hunger,
poverty, losing side
loss of freedom, even
choice
Soldiers hurt, minds
are disturbed, fear is
implanted in warring
areas and people in
and around war
Destruction of cities,
lives, and loss of
culture
Debt and money crisis
Benefits of the Wars
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Victorious side gains rule
or power or gets positive
results
Powers stay balanced or
attempt to stay balanced
around the world
People feel patriotic for
their country and soldiers
learn to work together and
for their country
Today-soldiers get benefits
such as paid college and
medical
Honor
Is War Just?
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In my opinion, yes. I feel
that war is a necessary
evil and I hate it. I
definitely don’t like to see
war and destruction but I
feel without it there
would be no balance in
our world. One leader
could end up with all the
world power or chaos
could erupt because no
one is willing to fight for
what they believe in. War
is sad, but is just.
Ways to Avert War
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Ways to avert war
include:
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Deals made between
countries- a kind of
“meet me halfway” sort
of thing
Resort to total
conformity of religion,
culture and beliefs. Also
separating everyone by
looks.
The more powerful side
in the war taking stand
and refusing to fight.
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