Most people see war as an everlasting beast that has never disappeared. Its tactics have evolved, and changed drastically over long periods of time. People hear, visualize, and feel warfare and its everlasting effects on society. From the dawn of time war has always been a part of human life. We have always accepted war as a way to settle our disagreements. Men kill men, people destroyed, and there’s never a peaceful end. Warfare has changed, ever since the first causality of itself. Men killed with their hands, and still do this day; men kill each other to the sound of gunfire. War will always be a part of man’s life. Man is greedy, selfish, mean, and will always settle to killing as a last resort. War is an evolving beast. Time after time …show more content…
"The military use of chemicals, bacteria, viruses, toxins, or poisons to injure or kill soldiers or civilians is called chemical and biological warfare. The means by which the harmful substances are delivered to the enemy are called chemical and biological weapons. Formerly, the use of smoke, flares, flamethrowers, napalm, and the like was considered to be chemical warfare, but now the term is generally limited to the use of toxic agents on the battlefield." ("Chemical weapon." Britannica School. N.p). There are four basics of chemical warfare: 4 chemical weapons: choking, blistering, blood, and nerve agents. Choking agent’s burn and/or damage the respiratory system. Blistering agents, (i.e. mustard gas and lewisite) attack the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract, causing blisters and burns. Blood agents, which are usually inhaled, interfere with the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Nerve agents, such as sarin, tabun, and VX, are the most lethal chemical weapons. Such chemicals are spread through skin contact or through inhalation. Defense against chemical weapons begins with early warning equipment that detects their presence. Having been alerted, soldiers put on protective gear including an airtight gas mask, a chemical suit (generally lined with an inert material such as activated charcoal), and impermeable coverings for hands and feet. Some kinds of exposure are treatable. For example, atropine is used as an antidote …show more content…
Nuclear warfare is considered the same as every other strategy only that is contains political ties to it. In this case nuclear warfare is by far the most destructive way to fight war. The first case of nuclear power were in the range of other munitions, such as the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima was equivalent to the load of 200 B-29 bombers. More than 240,000 were killed within the atomic bombings of Japan. The strategies are all used to create victory inside a wartime environment. Outside a wartime environment there a people, families, and those who have come
In the novel, My Brother Sam is Dead, by James and Christopher Collier, they teach that there are many other ways to solve conflict besides war. War is violent, disgusting, and gruesome and so many people die in war. Families separate in war because of how many people want to be in the thrill of the war and also how many innocent family members die in the midst of war. Lastly, war is worthless and it was caused by a disagreement over something little and the outcome of war is not worth the many lives, time, and money and there are other ways to solve conflict besides to fight. War causes so many negative outcomes on this world that it needs to be avoided at all costs.
The two chemical weapons that were used were: nerve agent and mustard gas. Nerve agent has two main classes that are Class G and Class V. Class V is more new, however less fatal. The specific nerve agent used by the Iraqis is Cyclosarin. Cyclosarin is an extremely toxic substance used as a chemical weapon, which is a member of Class G. Cyclosarin is the most dangerous gas out of both classes. It is known to have a sweet smell and is also flammable unlike other nerve gases. Mustard gas on the other hand is yellow and smells like garlic. Both gases cause death in minutes and have long lasting effects. These can include diseases and other horrible problems. Many of these diseases cannot be cured, for the cells have been damaged and cannot be repaired.
"Chemical Warfare Agents - Resources on the health effects from chemical weapons, emergency response & treatment, counterterrorism, and emergency preparedness.au.af." Specialized Information Services - Reliable information on toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS, and minority health. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2010.
What is war? Is war a place to kill? Or is it a place where something more than just killing happens? War, as defined by the Merriam Webster is “a state or period of usually open and declared fighting between states or nations.” War, can also be viewed with romantic ideals where heroes and legends are born. Even the most intelligent of us hold some rather naïve notions of war. Upon reading Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five, intelligent readers have been divested of any romantic notions regarding war they may have harboured.
Nothing can impact society like war. War can be viewed as noble and just, or cruel and inhuman, as well as everything in between. War affects everyone in society whether they are fighting in a foreign country or waiting at home for a loved one to return. War is an indispensable part of civilization; found at every chapter of human history. It is the culmination of the basic survival instinct when provoked. As has the technique of battle; society's view on war has changed as well. Today the act of war has become almost shameful, whereas in earlier eras war was glorified and heroic. American society's view on war has changed also. Our history, even as a young country has seen a great deal of conflict.
Poison gas was perhaps the most feared weapon out of all. Created to overcome the long stalemate style of trench warfare, its purpose was to draw out soldiers hiding in the trenches. One side would throw the poison gas into the enemy trenches and they would either wait for their enemy to come out into open fire or perish in the trenches. The first poison gas used in battle was chlorine at the start of the Second Battle of Ypres on April 22, 1915 by the Germans. Shortly after, followed the phosgene. The effects of these gases were ghastly. Chlorine was the most deadly as "within seconds of inhaling its vapor, it destroys the victim's respiratory organs, bringing on choking attacks" (Duffy). Phosgene had similar effects, except the fact that the effects started kicking in after 48 hours of inhalation. In September 1917, the Germans introduced the mustard gas or Yperite which was contained in artillery shells against the Russians at Riga. Those exposed t...
Poisonous gas was an invention that was used by the Germans during the Battle of Second Ypres in 1915. Although poisonous gas only accounted for a small number of the war’s deaths in total, the effects were devastating. Gas was a largely ineffective as a traditional weapon. The success of the weapon depended on the type of gas and the delivery method; the weather condition was also a factor of the effectiveness of the weapon. Poisonous gas was the most important psychological weapon of the war, being feared by both soldiers and engineers. Because of this, it was used 20 years later in World War II.
Mustard gas is a poison gas best known for being used in World War I against rival countries. The poison gas was given its name because of the rotten mustard and onion odor it had. In the article “The Five Most Deadly Chemical Weapons of war” by Dina Esfandiary the author discusses some of the most dangerous gases used in wars. The author talked about the horrible effects of mustard gas in the First World War. Mustard gas targets mostly the eyes, skin and respiratory system. The side effects of the gas might start out slow but worsen as time go on. When the skin of the body comes in contact with the gas it will get red and hurt for a couple hours. As results of skin contact large blisters might start to appear. Exposed of the gas to the eyes
Although nuclear technology can be used for good, it can also be used for destruction. One example of this was the bombing of 2 Japanese cities using the a...
The development and usage of the first atomic bombs has caused a change in military, political, and public functionality of the world today. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki revolutionized warfare by killing large masses of civilian population with a single strike. The bombs’ effects from the blast, extreme heat, and radiation left an estimated 140,000 people dead. The bombs created a temporary resolution that lead to another conflict. The Cold War was a political standoff between the Soviet Union and the United States that again created a new worldwide nuclear threat. The destructive potential of nuclear weapons had created a global sweep of fear as to what might happen if these terrible forces where unleashed again. The technology involved in building the first atomic bombs has grown into the creation of nuclear weapons that are potentially 40 times more powerful than the original bombs used. However, a military change in strategy has came to promote nuclear disarmament and prevent the usage of nuclear weapons. The technology of building the atomic bomb has spurred some useful innovations that can be applied through the use of nuclear power. The fear of a potential nuclear attack had been heightened by the media and its release of movies impacting on public opinion and fear of nuclear devastation. The lives lost after the detonation of the atomic bombs have become warning signs that changed global thinking and caused preventative actions.
Every day we are surrounded by stories of war. In fact, we have become so accustomed to it, that we are now entertained by it. Video games, movies, and books filled with heroes who once dominated the battlefields. However it is constantly stated, “no good comes from war.” Even famous songs state “war... what is it good for… absolutely nothing.” But what if war was actually necessary? Throughout history, we see examples of the good things wars have brought. War has freed slaves, modernized medicine, brought down evil empires, and even brought countries together
War has always been, and will always be, a necessary action perpetrated by man. There are many reasons for war: rage, passion, greed, defense, and religion to name a few. When differences cannot be solved or compromised through mediation with an opposing party, war is the last remaining option. Muslim historian Ibn Khaldun wrote in fourteenth-century Spain, that “War is a universal and inevitable aspect of life, ordained by God to the same extent as the sky and the earth, the heat and the cold. The question of whether to fright is not a significant moral question because fighting is constant; the minor decision not to fight this war will be made only in the context of knowing that another war will present itself soon enough because it is simply always there.” (Peter S. Themes. The Just War)
War is a mean to achieve a political goal.it is merely the continuation of policy in a violent form. “War is not merely an act of policy, but a true political instrument....” Moreover, the intensity of war will vary with the nature of political motives. This relationship makes war a rational act rather than a primitive and instinctive action, where war uses coercion to achieve political goals instead of use it only for destruction, and it cannot be separated from each other even after the war has started, when each side is allowed to execute its requisite responsibilities while remaining flexible enough to adapt to emerging
...rks successfully. That is why people are so dependent on it. It is much easier to break someone's spirit with brute force than to use intellect and reason. War as a transformation process will continue unless people see that the same evolutionary processes of change in society can be implemented through negotiation. But these types of processes are slow and involve a willingness to be open to change. People have to get the idea in their head that change is inevitable, it is what life is based on. The status quo can not remain forever. It is only through this realization and openness to new ideas that war as a machine of progress can ever be stopped . Skilled leaders need to motivate people to negotiation, and to acting without aggression. To lose the 'us against them mentality' should be the ultimate goal of all societies and peoples. Every day should be Christmas.
War has been around for centuries. From the time modern civilizations began, war has played an integral part in human history. It shaped the world into the modern world we live in. War has been said to be a great motivator, for example, the Great Wall of China was built to fend off the attackers from the north. However, the negative aspects of war far outweighs any positive effects it might have. The destruction of civilizations, cities and countries, mass killings of men, woman and children alike, the disastrous effect it has on economy and the after effects of war can last for centuries.