How have the theories of Carl von Clausewitz influenced warfare since 1815?
Use evidence from H100 (the Western Way of War) to support your argument. In
your conclusion, suggest the significance to today’s military professional.
Always be specific and use Annex C (sentence outline example)
Student Question: How do I set up the supporting evidence paragraphs for
question 2?
You must provide evidence – an example format for supporting evidence
paragraph:
1. Describe briefly what was needing to be “solved” or “fixed”
2. Describe the “fix” or “solution”
3. Describe a successful use of the fix in a battle or operation.
Do this for each supporting point – this is the argument and proof – you
must be specific.
——– EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE ——–
Student question: “What is meant by specific evidence?”
An Argumentative Essay needs SPECIFIC evidence, not generalized statements.
For example, if you plan to argue the tank was a key element of the First
World War Military Revolution in Large Scale Combat Operations, you could
say:
Due to high rate of fire machine guns, barbed wire obstacles, and
entrenchments, massed infantry experienced high casualties and were unable
to cross no-man’s land while remaining combat effective. In an effort to
safely cross the open expanse of no-man’s land and regain maneuver, the
Allies developed the tank. The tank provided armored protection on a mobile
weapons platform capable of destroying enemy positions and withstanding
machine gun fire while crossing no-man’s land, enabling the attacking force
to reach the opposing trench line. At the battle of Cambrai, the Allies
successfully employed massed tanks in a combined arms attack. The tanks
firepower and shock effect defeated the German forces and penetrated the
German position to a depth of several miles achieving a victory, albeit
temporary.
Be Specific in your examples – every supporting point in the essay needs
proof / evidence.
