Mitch SchmidtkeBattles Archives - Mitch Schmidtke https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/category/battles/ Stories of virtue tested in battle Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.mitchschmidtke.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-saber-quill-logo-icon-v1.2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Battles Archives - Mitch Schmidtke https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/category/battles/ 32 32 128348631 Secret to the self-discipline of journaling daily https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/secret-to-the-self-discipline-of-journaling-daily/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/secret-to-the-self-discipline-of-journaling-daily/#respond Sat, 03 Mar 2018 13:00:35 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=849 The secret to the self-discipline of journaling daily Personal, first-hand accounts of history’s biggest moments provide a texture to history that humanizes it. A perspective of a leader often helps us understand why decisions were made. It brings context and reveals exquisite details about what was going on in that person’s life as history unfolded. […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/secret-to-the-self-discipline-of-journaling-daily/feed/ 0 849 Why humility is a strength https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-humility-is-a-strength/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-humility-is-a-strength/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:45:37 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=524 Humility is strength In the context of warfare, humility may elicit images of weakness, submissiveness, and fear. I suggest that this is a false idea of humility. Real humility is a sign of strength, authentic confidence, and courage. It is the mark of a virtuous person. Benjamin Franklin pursued the goal of living a virtuous […]

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]]> Humility is strength In the context of warfare, humility may elicit images of weakness, submissiveness, and fear. I suggest that this is a false idea of humility. Real humility is a sign of strength, authentic confidence, and courage. It is the mark of a virtuous person. Benjamin Franklin pursued the goal of living a virtuous […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-humility-is-a-strength/feed/ 0 524 Spanish American War: why valor is colorless https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-valor-is-colorless/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-valor-is-colorless/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:53:22 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=488 Valor in the Spanish American War The essence of patriotism for one’s country is valiantly displayed throughout the ages. A long-forgotten story about citizens who fought for freedom is the combined effort with the United States and Cuban soldiers in the Spanish American War. The battle occurred near the mouth of the Tallabacoa River, Cuba […]

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]]> Valor in the Spanish American War The essence of patriotism for one’s country is valiantly displayed throughout the ages. A long-forgotten story about citizens who fought for freedom is the combined effort with the United States and Cuban soldiers in the Spanish American War. The battle occurred near the mouth of the Tallabacoa River, Cuba […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-valor-is-colorless/feed/ 0 488 Why Eisenhower’s strength of character is supreme https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/eisenhowers-strength-character-supreme/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/eisenhowers-strength-character-supreme/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:37:56 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=483 Strength of character is supreme General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Commander of the European Theater of Operations during World War II and responsible for the success or failure of the D-Day operation on June 6, 1944. The operation brought together the land, air and sea forces of the allied armies in what […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/eisenhowers-strength-character-supreme/feed/ 0 483 Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-im-writing-this-blog/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-im-writing-this-blog/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:55:17 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1 Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue Inspirational stories of virtue tested in battle: Educate readers on little known or forgotten stories from military history. Entertain readers who share the love for military history. Elevate readers by sharing stories of virtue to inspire us to be better people. To understand where I’m going with […]

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]]> Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue Inspirational stories of virtue tested in battle: Educate readers on little known or forgotten stories from military history. Entertain readers who share the love for military history. Elevate readers by sharing stories of virtue to inspire us to be better people. To understand where I’m going with […]

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