United States Army, a historical dictionary

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"This volume profiles the leaders and the accomplishments of the U.S. Army from the beginning of its 226-year history to the present. Entries on top military and civilian leaders, notable enemies, logistics/weaponry, and significant wars are all listed within the text. Newell emphasizes the actions that the U.S. Army takes to continually transform itself to remain a dominant force in the world. Includes a listing of the army casualties by war, as well as lists detailing the total number of those who served in the army, the number of army battle deaths, as well as war injuries. Several appendices accompany the dictionary, covering topics such as the resolution of the Continental Congress adopting the Continental Army, the appointment of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief, and campaigns the U.S. Army has been involved in. An extensive bibliography refers sources for additional information.". "Military personnel, both active and retired, as well as military historians will want a copy of The United States Army, A Historical Dictionary to add to their collections. Also appropriate for academic, military, and government libraries."--BOOK JACKET.