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Understand the greatest military victories and the worst defeats
The fun and easy way to trace America's military history
Want to know more about the military's role in U.S. history? This straightforward guide takes you from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq, explaining not only how the Armed Forces are organized and operate, but also how the military and warfare have shaped the country's society, politics, culture, and future.
Discover how to:
* Why America goes to war
* Who serves in the armed forces and why
* How early wars shaped the U.S.
* America's involvement in the World Wars
* Key moments of great battles
The fun and easy way to trace America's military history
Want to know more about the military's role in U.S. history? This straightforward guide takes you from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq, explaining not only how the Armed Forces are organized and operate, but also how the military and warfare have shaped the country's society, politics, culture, and future.
Discover how to:
* Why America goes to war
* Who serves in the armed forces and why
* How early wars shaped the U.S.
* America's involvement in the World Wars
* Key moments of great battles
Understand the greatest military victories and the worst defeats
The fun and easy way to trace America's military history
Want to know more about the military's role in U.S. history? This straightforward guide takes you from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq, explaining not only how the Armed Forces are organized and operate, but also how the military and warfare have shaped the country's society, politics, culture, and future.
Discover how to:
* Why America goes to war
* Who serves in the armed forces and why
* How early wars shaped the U.S.
* America's involvement in the World Wars
* Key moments of great battles
The fun and easy way to trace America's military history
Want to know more about the military's role in U.S. history? This straightforward guide takes you from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq, explaining not only how the Armed Forces are organized and operate, but also how the military and warfare have shaped the country's society, politics, culture, and future.
Discover how to:
* Why America goes to war
* Who serves in the armed forces and why
* How early wars shaped the U.S.
* America's involvement in the World Wars
* Key moments of great battles
Über den Autor
John C. McManus, PhD, is an associate professor of U.S. military history at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He teaches courses on the Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, Americans in combat, and the broad sweep of American military history. A prolific lecturer on military history, he has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching.
He has written several books on the American military experience, including The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II; The Americans at D-Day; and, most recently, Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible. He is a member of the editorial advisory board at World War II magazine and has served as an historical expert for numerous battlefield tours.
He has written several books on the American military experience, including The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II; The Americans at D-Day; and, most recently, Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible. He is a member of the editorial advisory board at World War II magazine and has served as an historical expert for numerous battlefield tours.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.
Part I: The Nitty-Gritty of U.S. Military History.
Chapter 1: Why This Stuff Is Important.
Chapter 2: Why America Goes to War and Who We Fight.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Players.
Chapter 4: Lining Up the Armed Services.
Chapter 5: The Changing Experience of Warfare.
Part II: Born in War.
Chapter 6: When the English Were Our Friends: Battling the Indians and the French.
Chapter 7: So You Want to Start a Revolution: The War for Independence.
Chapter 8: War and Peace: Battling Indians, Old Friends, Tax Delinquents, and Pirates.
Chapter 9: We Have Met the Enemy: The War of 1812.
Part III: Forged in War.
Chapter 10: To the Halls of Montezuma: Fighting Mexico.
Chapter 11: The Civil War.
Chapter 12: The "Indian Wars": The Army Secures the Frontier.
Chapter 13: "Remember the Maine!" Fighting Spain and the Filipinos.
Part IV Going Global: The World Wars.
Chapter 14: Over There: The First World War.
Chapter 15: The Looming Crisis: World War II before American Involvement.
Chapter 16: The Greatest War: World War II.
Part V: Bearing Any Burden: The Cold War and the Unpaid Peace Dividend.
Chapter 17: Toying with Nuclear Armageddon: The Cold War Years.
Chapter 18: Hot War in Asia: The Korean War.
Chapter 19: The Very Long War: Vietnam.
Chapter 20: A War with Allies: The Persian Gulf War.
Chapter 21: The Long War Ahead: Terrorism, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Part VI:The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: The Ten Best Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 23: The Ten Worst Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Movies on U.S. Military History.
Index.
Part I: The Nitty-Gritty of U.S. Military History.
Chapter 1: Why This Stuff Is Important.
Chapter 2: Why America Goes to War and Who We Fight.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Players.
Chapter 4: Lining Up the Armed Services.
Chapter 5: The Changing Experience of Warfare.
Part II: Born in War.
Chapter 6: When the English Were Our Friends: Battling the Indians and the French.
Chapter 7: So You Want to Start a Revolution: The War for Independence.
Chapter 8: War and Peace: Battling Indians, Old Friends, Tax Delinquents, and Pirates.
Chapter 9: We Have Met the Enemy: The War of 1812.
Part III: Forged in War.
Chapter 10: To the Halls of Montezuma: Fighting Mexico.
Chapter 11: The Civil War.
Chapter 12: The "Indian Wars": The Army Secures the Frontier.
Chapter 13: "Remember the Maine!" Fighting Spain and the Filipinos.
Part IV Going Global: The World Wars.
Chapter 14: Over There: The First World War.
Chapter 15: The Looming Crisis: World War II before American Involvement.
Chapter 16: The Greatest War: World War II.
Part V: Bearing Any Burden: The Cold War and the Unpaid Peace Dividend.
Chapter 17: Toying with Nuclear Armageddon: The Cold War Years.
Chapter 18: Hot War in Asia: The Korean War.
Chapter 19: The Very Long War: Vietnam.
Chapter 20: A War with Allies: The Persian Gulf War.
Chapter 21: The Long War Ahead: Terrorism, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Part VI:The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: The Ten Best Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 23: The Ten Worst Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Movies on U.S. Military History.
Index.
Details
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 384 |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470165027 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470165022 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | McManus, John C |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | John C McManus |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 05.11.2007 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
Über den Autor
John C. McManus, PhD, is an associate professor of U.S. military history at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He teaches courses on the Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, Americans in combat, and the broad sweep of American military history. A prolific lecturer on military history, he has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching.
He has written several books on the American military experience, including The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II; The Americans at D-Day; and, most recently, Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible. He is a member of the editorial advisory board at World War II magazine and has served as an historical expert for numerous battlefield tours.
He has written several books on the American military experience, including The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II; The Americans at D-Day; and, most recently, Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible. He is a member of the editorial advisory board at World War II magazine and has served as an historical expert for numerous battlefield tours.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.
Part I: The Nitty-Gritty of U.S. Military History.
Chapter 1: Why This Stuff Is Important.
Chapter 2: Why America Goes to War and Who We Fight.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Players.
Chapter 4: Lining Up the Armed Services.
Chapter 5: The Changing Experience of Warfare.
Part II: Born in War.
Chapter 6: When the English Were Our Friends: Battling the Indians and the French.
Chapter 7: So You Want to Start a Revolution: The War for Independence.
Chapter 8: War and Peace: Battling Indians, Old Friends, Tax Delinquents, and Pirates.
Chapter 9: We Have Met the Enemy: The War of 1812.
Part III: Forged in War.
Chapter 10: To the Halls of Montezuma: Fighting Mexico.
Chapter 11: The Civil War.
Chapter 12: The "Indian Wars": The Army Secures the Frontier.
Chapter 13: "Remember the Maine!" Fighting Spain and the Filipinos.
Part IV Going Global: The World Wars.
Chapter 14: Over There: The First World War.
Chapter 15: The Looming Crisis: World War II before American Involvement.
Chapter 16: The Greatest War: World War II.
Part V: Bearing Any Burden: The Cold War and the Unpaid Peace Dividend.
Chapter 17: Toying with Nuclear Armageddon: The Cold War Years.
Chapter 18: Hot War in Asia: The Korean War.
Chapter 19: The Very Long War: Vietnam.
Chapter 20: A War with Allies: The Persian Gulf War.
Chapter 21: The Long War Ahead: Terrorism, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Part VI:The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: The Ten Best Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 23: The Ten Worst Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Movies on U.S. Military History.
Index.
Part I: The Nitty-Gritty of U.S. Military History.
Chapter 1: Why This Stuff Is Important.
Chapter 2: Why America Goes to War and Who We Fight.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Players.
Chapter 4: Lining Up the Armed Services.
Chapter 5: The Changing Experience of Warfare.
Part II: Born in War.
Chapter 6: When the English Were Our Friends: Battling the Indians and the French.
Chapter 7: So You Want to Start a Revolution: The War for Independence.
Chapter 8: War and Peace: Battling Indians, Old Friends, Tax Delinquents, and Pirates.
Chapter 9: We Have Met the Enemy: The War of 1812.
Part III: Forged in War.
Chapter 10: To the Halls of Montezuma: Fighting Mexico.
Chapter 11: The Civil War.
Chapter 12: The "Indian Wars": The Army Secures the Frontier.
Chapter 13: "Remember the Maine!" Fighting Spain and the Filipinos.
Part IV Going Global: The World Wars.
Chapter 14: Over There: The First World War.
Chapter 15: The Looming Crisis: World War II before American Involvement.
Chapter 16: The Greatest War: World War II.
Part V: Bearing Any Burden: The Cold War and the Unpaid Peace Dividend.
Chapter 17: Toying with Nuclear Armageddon: The Cold War Years.
Chapter 18: Hot War in Asia: The Korean War.
Chapter 19: The Very Long War: Vietnam.
Chapter 20: A War with Allies: The Persian Gulf War.
Chapter 21: The Long War Ahead: Terrorism, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Part VI:The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: The Ten Best Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 23: The Ten Worst Generals in U.S. Military History.
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Movies on U.S. Military History.
Index.
Details
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 384 |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470165027 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470165022 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | McManus, John C |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | John C McManus |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 05.11.2007 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
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