A handbook of American military history
Subtitle: from the Revolutionary War to the present
By: edited by Jerry K. Sweeney ; contributors, Kevin B. Byrne ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sweeney, Jerry K.; Byrne, Kevin B.
Series: History and warfare
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: United States -- History, Military -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: This unique reference work covers the military history of the United States from the Revolution to the Gulf War. Comprehensive and easy to use, it supplies essential information on the social, technological, political, tactical, and strategic developments that have affected the evolution of the U.S. armed forces. Invaluable as a reference tool and reader's guide, the Handbook of American Military History will prove essential for scholars, students, and history buffs alike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.