American Military History: A Documentary Reader / Edition 2

The second edition of offers an exceptional collection of primary documents relating to history of the military of the United States from 1607 through the present. The writings offer insight into the armed forces in relation to the social, cultural, economic, political, and territorial development of the United States. Several documents comment on strategic initiatives, combat operations, force structure, public policy, and home fronts. The writings also present firsthand testimony of extraordinary men and women in uniform and most of the documents explore the connections between combatants and the societies that produced them. From the beginnings of the war against the natives through the tragedy of the Civil War and up to the current Global War on Terror, offers a chronological account of the evolution of the United States military. This vital text: Written for academics and students of military history, is an important text that draws on primary sources to explore the many facets of America’s military history.