The National Guard : an illustrated history of America's citizen-soldiers / Michael D. Doubler and John W. Listman, Jr. ; foreword by Donald M. Goldstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doubler, Michael D. (Michael Dale), 1955-

Contributor:

Listman, John W.

Series:

America goes to war

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. National Guard.

History.

United States--National Guard--History.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiv, 191 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, Inc., [2003]

Summary:

The National Guard is the compelling account, in words and pictures, of the nation's oldest military institution, the National Guard. This is the first comprehensive illustrated book on the Guard to showcase the regiments from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the territories. Featuring a wide array of rarely seen prints, vivid photographs, and informative narrative text, this handsome volume tells the inspirational story of those dedicated part-time soldiers who, throughout the past 400 years, have served their states and their nation. It charts the National Guard's evolution from rag-tag militias to sophisticated, modern armed forces by describing units, individuals, weapons, equipment, vehicles, and service throughout the Guard's storied history. From the defense of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 to peacekeeping missions in the Balkans and, most recently, to their participation in the war on terrorism, the National Guard has always been an integral part of America's first line of defense. The Guard fought at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, New Orleans, First Bull Run, San Juan Hill, the Meuse-Argonne, Omaha Beach, Operation Desert Storm, and in many, many other engagements. With nearly half a million members in the year 2002, the Air and Army National Guard are as important as ever to America's security. The National Guard will be treasured by citizen-soldiers, by their families, and by military history enthusiasts nationwide.

Contents:

The enrolled militia, 1607-1794

The volunteer militia, 1795-1902

The national guard, 1903-1945

The army national guard, 1946-2002

The air national guard, 1946-2992.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 173) and index.

ISBN:

1574883895

1574887033

OCLC:

51274760