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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glatthaar, Joseph T., 1956- author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 657.

Very short introductions ; 657

Standardized Title:

American Military

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Armed Forces--History.

United States.

Armed Forces.

History.

United States--History, Military.

History, Military.

Genre:

History.

Military history.

Physical Description:

xx, 140 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]

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.

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,

Notes:

"Published in hardcover as The American Military in 2018."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780199859252

0199859256

OCLC:

1136969564