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The Encyclopedia of American Military History, 3-Volume Set
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Authored by: Spencer C. Tucker
Imprint: Facts On File
Dewey Number: 355
The United States boasts a colorful and varied military history. From the first English settlements in North America to the present, the U.S. military has evolved from poorly trained militia formations into the world's most powerful professional military establishment. During that time our nation has fought almost every type of war, from guerrilla engagements to global conflicts.
In many ways the U.S. military reflects the society from which it evolves; in more recent years, especially, the military has also had an impact on civilian society. Understanding the history of America's wars and its military establishment can help us to understand ourselves and our world a bit better.
Presented in three volumes, the Encyclopedia of American Military History is a comprehensive overview of this fascinating subject, spanning the period from the colonial wars to recent times. More than 1,200 entries cover military leaders, wars, campaigns, battles, events, famous soldiers, military branches, key technological developments, overviews of weapons systems, and more. Giving special attention to the minorities and women who have contributed significantly to American military success, all three volumes contain inclusive, insightful, and interesting information on an array of individuals and topics from America's military past.
Several complementary features allow the reader to gain further insight into the most important topics. The 200 black-and-white photographs of famous military personnel, battlegrounds, weapons, and technological innovations bring the text to life. Maps help locate events, and a glossary defines basic military terms that may not be familiar to students and general readers. The selective bibliography is easy to use and is divided into three categories—general reference works, monographs by chronological period, and encyclopedia and atlases—guiding users to valuable sources for further research.
Fully cross-referenced entries include:
Andersonville, GA
Army Nurse Corps
Bacon's Rebellion
Mary Ann Ball Bickerdyke
John C. Breckenridge
Battle of Buena Vista
USS Chesapeake v. HMS Shannon
David Glasgow Farragut
Frontier posts
Hungnam Evacuation
Iroquois War
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
Siege of Khe Sanh
Medals and decorations
Battle of Monmouth Court House
Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
Paris Accords
Pequot War
Queen Anne's War
Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf
Strategic bombing, World War II
Dorothy Constance Stratton
Raid on Tokyo
War reporting
Women's Army Corps
Campaign of Yorktown.
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