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Pre-Battle Exhortations (Famous Speeches by Famous Commanders)
Keith (M.A. Military History)
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These are the historic speeches which motivated soldiers to do the impossible. What can you learn from their speeches? What lessons of inspiration and persuasion lie in their words and deeds?
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The category of pre-battle speeches, strictly speaking, includes utterances by generals to their troops to raise their morale before a combat and to spur them on to noble deeds. The first-century-AD philosopher Onasander (Strategikos 1.13, 15) comments that a general must be a good and effective speaker in order to encourage his men before battle, and ancient historians on occasion have commanders address large audiences of soldiers in an age when there was no artificial amplification of the...
Students will understand what comprises a motivating speech through historical examples. Students will understand the basic structure of a pre-battle exhortation. Students will learn about the Great Captains of Military History.
I have been a Military History enthusiast for the past 40 years. From collecting (and reading) books, military scale models, table-top wargaming, role playing games, to studying and writing - this exciting topic has thoroughly captured my imagination. I presently hold a M.A. in Military History from American Military University and have taught a variety of History courses which include a great deal of Military History.
In Words and Deeds: Battle Speeches in History by Richard F. Miller Campaigns of Napoleon by David Chandler Campaigns of Alexander the Great by Arrian Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar Punic Wars by Polybius Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History by William Safire
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Over the past 30 years I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region in both private and public school settings. During that time I have instructed students in a variety of rigorous exam subjects . I am a...
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$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-18 learners per class
