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Overview
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.
Synopsis
Provides clear, authoritative entries on military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, battles, and people who have had a significant impact on the Army.
Booknews
Offers entries on a cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and individuals who have contributed significantly to the US Army. Most entries are about half a page long. Includes a brief history of the Army, plus appendices of abbreviations and acronyms, and ranks and grades in the Army. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)