American Military History A Survey from Colonial Times to the Present

Summary: For undergraduate courses in American Military History.American Military History is uniquely tailored to American military history courses . It offers a foundation for undergraduate students in courses on American military history, as well as offers the flexibilty to add readings and sources to build a course.It covers from the colonial period through the War on Terror, using a narrative and thematic approach. Key to...pics include the development of civilian control of the military; the American military at war; the professionalization of the American military; the use of American military power to achieve national strategic objectives; and the non-military uses of the American military throughout American history. [read more]