Alpha Bravo Delta guide to decisive 20th-century American battles
By: W. Thomas Smith Jr.
Series: Alpha bravo delta guides
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Battles -- History -- 20th century; United States -- History, Military -- 20th century
Other titles: Decisive 20th-century American battles
Description: "The Boxer Rebellion of 1900. Belleau Wood. The Battle of the Coral Sea. Midway, Guadalcanal. The invasion of Normandy. the Battle of the Bulge. Inchon. The Tet Offensive. Hamburger Hill. Operation Just Cause. Operation Desert Storm." "Each of these conflicts was a turning point in American military history, fought by what is today the most powerful military force in the world. This detailed narrative of these crucial battles - both the glorious victories and the bitter defeats - offers provocative insights into the history of the American military and a deeper understanding of the art of war. Get down in the trenches and take to the skies with these extraordinary men and women: the soldiers and sailors, generals and majors whose heroic efforts forever changed our world."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references ([279]-292) and index.