Synopses & Reviews
The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present captures the full sweep of the U.S. Army's place in our nation's history. Its series of concise, yet highly informative, entries cover all important events involving American ground troops—both successes and failures, in wartime and in peace—from the American Revolutionary War to the present.
In a basic chronological format anchored to specific dates, The United States Army reports on all significant military engagements—major conflicts and isolated actions—but goes well beyond the battlefield to include significant political and administrative changes affecting the military, notable events in the careers of generals and soldiers, significant military texts, the foundation of noted schools of instruction, and military minutae such as pay scales and creation of a general staff. Coverage also extends beyond the regular army to include auxiliaries from the colonial militias, to today's National Guard, Reserves, Army Aviation, and Special Forces.
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". . .a highly recommended addition to both academic and community library American Military History reference collections, and ideal for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the history and development of the American army." - Midwest Book Review
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"Fredriksen remains an objective reporter, presenting facts and avoiding temptations to draw conclusions. This impartial account of date-specific events will allow the book to remain a valid resource despite inevitable shifts in political outlook." - Library Journal
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· Comprises hundreds of brief, chronologically organized entries on key moments in the development and deployment of the U.S. Army
· 50 illustrations highlight important battles and military figures
· Sidebars throughout showcase interesting stories related to the army
· An exhaustive bibliography points the way to further reading in print and online
· Includes a comprehensive index
"...a highly recommended addition to both academic and community library American Military History reference collections, and ideal for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the history and development of the American army."Midwest Book Review
"Fredriksen remains an objective reporter, presenting facts and avoiding temptations to draw conclusions. This impartial account of date-specific events will allow the book to remain a valid resource despite inevitable shifts in political outlook."Library Journal
"Although high-school students can use this book, it will probably be more heavily used by college and general researchers. It is recommended for public and college libraries."Booklist
"Recommended. Public and school libraries; general readers."Choice
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"Although high-school students can use this book, it will probably be more heavily used by college and general researchers. It is recommended for public and college libraries." - Booklist
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"Recommended. Public and school libraries; general readers." - Choice
Synopsis
This book offers a detailed timeline of the key events in the history of the U.S. Army, from the American Revolutionary War to today's ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present captures the full sweep of the U.S. Army's place in our nation's history. Its series of concise, yet highly informative, entries cover all important events involving American ground troops--both successes and failures, in wartime and in peace--from the American Revolutionary War to the present.
In a basic chronological format anchored to specific dates, The United States Army reports on all significant military engagements--major conflicts and isolated actions--but goes well beyond the battlefield to include significant political and administrative changes affecting the military, notable events in the careers of generals and soldiers, significant military texts, the foundation of noted schools of instruction, and military minutae such as pay scales and creation of a general staff. Coverage also extends beyond the regular army to include auxiliaries from the colonial militias, to today's National Guard, Reserves, Army Aviation, and Special Forces.
Synopsis
• Traces the growth and success of the American military establishment from its episodic beginnings to global dominance
• Includes all major and many minor military engagements
• Covers political, institutional, and significant "noncombat" events that helped the U.S. Army develop into a uniquely American institution
• Highlights several unique individuals and famous formations that contributed to the nation's military largesse and traditions
Synopsis
• Comprises hundreds of brief, chronologically organized entries on key moments in the development and deployment of the U.S. Army
• 50 illustrations highlight important battles and military figures
• Sidebars throughout showcase interesting stories related to the army
• An exhaustive bibliography points the way to further reading in print and online
• Includes a comprehensive index
Synopsis
·Comprises hundreds of brief, chronologically organized entries on key moments in the development and deployment of the U.S. Army
·50 illustrations highlight important battles and military figures
·Sidebars throughout showcase interesting stories related to the army
·An exhaustive bibliography points the way to further reading in print and online
·Includes a comprehensive index
Synopsis
This book offers a detailed timeline of the key events in the history of the U.S. Army, from the American Revolutionary War to today's ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Synopsis
From Lexington and Bunker Hill to the streets of Baghdad and the mountains of Afghanistan, in times of both war and peace, the army of the United States has played a pivotal role in the development of the nation and its place in world affairs. A look at the history of this institution offers many insights into the evolution of America itself.