Reference Guide to United States Military History 1945 to the Present
by By Shrader, Charles Reginald (EDT)
Category: History , Military , United States

Spanning the years from 1607 to the present, the Reference Guide to United States Military History series covers the significant issues, events, battles, innovations, and personalities in the history of the armed forces in America. Volume 5, the final volume, covers the period from the end of WWII to the present. The seven narrative chapters are supplemented by biographical profiles of the military leaders of the period, detailed descriptions of the principal battles and events, and the discussion of special topics. Maps and illustrations (b&w) depict military leaders, military life, battles, and other events. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.