Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army

Having evolved over the past two and a quarter centuries to become the premier military force in the world, the U.S. Army has a heritage rich in history and tradition. This historical dictionary provides short, clear, authoritative entries on a broad cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and people who have had a significant impact on Army. It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher.

For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography. Appendixes provide a useful list of abbreviations and acronyms and a listing of ranks and grades in the U.S. Army.

List of contents

Preface
A Brief History of the U.S. Army
Historical Dictionary
Appendixes
A List of Sources
Index

About the author

Jerold E. Brown

Product details

• Authors: Brown Jerold E.
• Assisted by: Jerold E. Brown (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.2000
• EAN: 9780313293221
• ISBN: 978-0-313-29322-1
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; USA, History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, HISTORY / Reference, Reference works, United States of America, USA, History: specific events and topics, Weapons & equipment, Military life & institutions, War and defence operations, War & defence operations, Land forces & warfare, Military institutions, Weapons and equipment, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces