America's splendid little wars
Subtitle: a short history of U.S. military engagements, 1975-2000
By: Peter Huchthausen.
Publisher: Viking
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
Subjects: Intervention (International law) -- History -- 20th century; Presidents -- United States -- History -- 20th century; United States -- History, Military -- 20th century; United States -- Military policy
Description: Traces more than a dozen short-term military operations from the last quarter of the twentieth century, including the Iranian hostage rescue attempt and the Gulf War.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.