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This book offers a detailed timeline of key events in the history of the U.S. Army, from the American Revolutionary War to contemporary conflicts. It covers significant military engagements, political and administrative changes affecting the military, notable events in the careers of generals and soldiers, significant military texts, the foundation of noted schools of instruction, and military minutiae such as pay scales and the creation of a general staff. Coverage also extends beyond the regular army to include auxiliaries from colonial militias to today's National Guard, Reserves, Army Aviation, and Special Forces.
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Edition: 1st
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Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publishing Year: 2010
ISBN: 978-1598843453
Pages: 385