American Military History
A Documentary Reader
1. Auflage September 2010
390 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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American Military History: A Documentary Reader presents a
comprehensive collection of primary documents relating to America's
armed forces from the colonial period to the present.
* Features documents which introduce key people, events, and
turning points in American military history
* Explores the importance of events not only in terms of military
history, but also on a social and cultural level for the country at
large
* Includes an ancillary website featuring an online resource
center, links to additional material, maps, and a glossary to aid
instructors and students, available
at http://www.ccis.edu/faculty/bdlookingbill/
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. An Uncommon Defense
2. War for Independence
3. Establishing the Military
4. Mr. Madison's War
5. The Martial Republic
6. The Forces of Manifest Destiny
7. The Blue and the Gray
8. Twilight of the Indian Wars
9. A Rising Power
10. The War to End All Wars
11. Out of the Trenches
12. Fighting World War II
13. A Cold War Begins
14. The Tragedy of Vietnam
15. A New Military
16. Global War on Terror
Full Chronology
Sources and Credits
Index
Beth Bailey, Temple University
"Lookingbill's collection brilliantly combines social, cultural, economic, and technological sources of military history without forsaking coherence or focus, providing readers multiple approaches into the development of American military institutions and practices."
Mark Eifler, University of Portland