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The American Military by Brad D. Lookingbill

The American Military

A Narrative History

Brad D. Lookingbill

Wiley · Print & ebook · January 7, 2014

U.S. Military HistoryMilitary HistoryMilitary Policy & Defense
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Who it’s for
Readers seeking a chronological overview of American military history
Themes
American military history, Civil-military relations, National service
Genres
U.S. Military History, Military Policy & Defense, Military History

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About this book

The American Military: A Narrative History presents a comprehensive introduction to more than four centuries of American military history. - Presents a chronological account of American military history from clashes between militias and Native Americans to 21st-century operations in Afghanistan and Iraq - Features personal vignettes to put a human face on armed conflict - Addresses patterns of national service, the evolution of civil-military relations, and the advent of all-volunteer forces - Puts events in historical context, and considers cultural, social, political, economic, and technological developments

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U.S. Military History99%
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Publisher categories

  • Warships & Submarines
Authors
Brad D. Lookingbill
Publisher
Wiley
Published
January 7, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
American military history · Civil-military relations · National service
Reading lane
Warships & Submarines