At a time when the question of war and what it means to serve our
country is especially relevant, this essential reference provides a
comprehensive, authoritative look at the American armed forces.
Written by a well-known military historian, this two-volume set is
divided into four sections, each devoted to one of the four major
branches of the U.S. military - the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the
U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Air Force. Approximately 1,200
entries cover history; command organization; heroes and leaders;
mission and role; equipment, weapons, and uniforms; life and
traditions; and special terminology. Each volume is organized in an
easy-to-use, A-to-Z format. An essential reference for the study of
the four branches of the American armed forces, Encyclopedia of the
American Armed Forces is an invaluable reference for any high
school, college, or public library, as well as a perfect addition
to any personal collection. Entries include aviation, bayonet,
Civil War, Continental Army, court martial, Barbary Wars, boot
camp, Desert Storm, dog tags, insignia, jungle warfare, Korean War,
Curtis LeMay, Medal of Honor, mutiny, Chester Nimitz, nuclear war,
nurse corps, Pearl Harbor, Purple Heart, ranger, Seventh Army,
Special Forces, uniforms, and weapon systems.
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