America's First Battles, 1775-1965

"An important contribution both to the literature of war and to the analysis and making of defense policy."— Washington Post Book World "Fine military history, good reading and challenging intellectual stimulation."— Army "Presented here is a discussion of ten military battles, each representing one of the first battles or campaigns in the nine wars in which the U.S. Army has fought from 1776 through Vietnam. Each chapter treats a single battle and is written by a historian with acknowledged specialization in that period of military history. These evaluations are stimulating, comparable pictures for students of general history, military history, and political-military relationships."— Choice "Must reading for the serious student of history, whether military or civilian."— Military Review "Not just soldiers and historians should read it, but all thoughtful Americans, even those with a visceral dislike for anything military."— The Historian

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