United States Army
Subtitle: the definitive illustrated history
By: D.M. Giangreco
Publisher: Sterling
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 528
ISBN-13: 9781402791048
Subjects: United States; Military History; United States. Army; Pictorial works; History
Description: Over the years, the United States Army has been a vital presence at home and abroad, and many Americans have helped to sustain it through selfless service and dedication. Giangreco recounts the venerable history of this incredible fighting force, from the founding of the Continental Army through the Civil War and the recent conflicts in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Creating a Continental Army, 1607-1782; title: The Army and the young republic, 1794-1848; title: Regulars, volunteers, and Civil War, 186-1865; title: War on the plains and domestic strife, 1865-1878; title: Beyond the borders: the Far East, Caribbean, and Mexico, 1877-1917; title: Over there, 1917-1921; title: Between two wars, 1919-1941; title: Victory in the Pacific, 1941-1945; title: Defeating Nazi Germany, 1942-945; title: The Cold war turns hot, 1945-1953; title: Preparing for "The next war" and Vietnam, 1953-1973; title: The volunteer army, Panama, and the Persian Gulf, 1972-1991; title: A "new" enemy, 1991-2011; title: Epilogue.