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The American Military: A Concise History narrates the American military experience. It focuses on four recurring themes citizen soldiers vs. the standing armed forces; military professionalism; mechanization and technology; and the limits of powerand illuminates the role of the American military in its past and how it is shaping current and future national security issues.

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A launching pad for your exploration of American military history ... Glatthaar invites readers to think more broadly about the role of the military in the democratic US nation. * Bruce Zellers, H-Net *

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Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Citizen Soldier vs. Standing Army Chapter 2: Struggle for Military Professionalism Chapter 3: Technology and Mechanization Chapter 4: The Limits of Power Conclusion Further Reading Index

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      Publisher: OUP USA
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780190692810, 978-0190692810
      ISBN10: 0190692812

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The American Military: A Concise History narrates the American military experience. It focuses on four recurring themes citizen soldiers vs. the standing armed forces; military professionalism; mechanization and technology; and the limits of powerand illuminates the role of the American military in its past and how it is shaping current and future national security issues.

      Trade Review
      A launching pad for your exploration of American military history ... Glatthaar invites readers to think more broadly about the role of the military in the democratic US nation. * Bruce Zellers, H-Net *

      Table of Contents
      Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Citizen Soldier vs. Standing Army Chapter 2: Struggle for Military Professionalism Chapter 3: Technology and Mechanization Chapter 4: The Limits of Power Conclusion Further Reading Index

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