The United States Army and the Making of America: From Confederation to Empire, 1775–1903 is the story of how the American military—and more particularly th

" ... the story of the all-volunteer force, from the draft protests and policy proposals of the 1960s through the Iraq War"--Jacket.

American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past

From the Publisher: This latest edition of an official U.S. Government military history classic provides an authoritative historical survey of the organization

“A must-read book that explores a vital pre-war effort [with] deep research and gripping writing.” —Washington Times In The rise of the G.I. Army, 1940–