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Author Glatthaar, Joseph T., 1956- author.

Title American military history : a very short introduction / Joseph T. Glatthaar.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]

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 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  355.0097 GLATTHAAR    Check Shelf
Description xx, 140 pages ; illustrations 18 cm.
Series Very short introductions ; 657
Very short introductions ; 657.
Note "Published in hardcover as The American Military in 2018."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents List of illustrations. Preface. Citizen soldier and sailor vs. standing armed forces -- The struggle for military professionalism -- Technology, mechanization, and the world wars -- The limits of power -- Conclusion. The armed forces and perennial problems -- References. Further reading. Index,
Summary "American Military History: A Very Short Introduction outlines the forces shaping the American military for the past 400 years. Since the colonial period, the United States has struggled to balance standing armed forces with citizen soldiers and sailors. Technological developments and two world wars forced the military to embrace professionalism and its increased obligations. The United States emerged from World War II in a strong position but failed to recognize the limits of its power, a legacy that some might say continues. Recent wars highlight some of the problems of a volunteer-dominated force. To succeed, the American military needs improved communication, understanding, and support"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject United States -- Armed Forces -- History.
United States -- History, Military.
Armed Forces. (OCoLC)fst00814586
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Military history. (OCoLC)fst01411630
Added Title American Military
ISBN 9780199859252 (paperback)
0199859256 (paperback)
9780199859276 (electronic publication)
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