The Military History of the United States: Revolutionary and Early American Wars
New York: Webster's Home Library, 1997.
THE CAMPAIGNS THAT FORGED THE EARLY UNITED STATES.
This illustrated survey traces the military conflicts that shaped the United States from the Revolutionary War through the nation's early armed struggles. Combining narrative history with artwork, maps, and period illustrations, Christopher Chant examines the leaders, weapons, tactics, and campaigns that established the foundations of the American military tradition.
Battles That Built a Nation
Covering the major campaigns of the Revolutionary era and the formative decades that followed, the volume places military events within their broader political and historical context. Richly illustrated throughout, it offers an accessible overview for readers interested in early American warfare and military development.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with dust jacket. Quarto; 11 inches tall; 272 pages. Illustrated throughout in full color and black-and-white. Includes bibliography, glossary, and index.
CONDITION: New. No flaws or blemishes; gift quality.
KEY FEATURES
+++ Chronological Campaign History — Surveys the major military conflicts from the American Revolution through the early national period.
+++ Illustrated Throughout — Features color artwork, historical illustrations, maps, and battle reconstructions.
+++ Military Reference — Profiles commanders, weapons, uniforms, tactics, and significant engagements.
+++ Reader-Friendly Format — Includes glossary, bibliography, and index for convenient reference.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Birth of an American Military Tradition —
The Revolutionary War and the conflicts that followed established the traditions, leadership, and military institutions that shaped the early United States. This volume places those campaigns within the broader story of the nation's political development, illustrating how military success and strategic adaptation contributed to American independence and national expansion.
An Illustrated Military Survey —
Produced as an accessible historical reference, the work reflects the late twentieth-century approach to military history by combining concise narrative with abundant visual material. Its emphasis on maps, illustrations, and campaign summaries makes it a useful introduction for readers seeking an overview of America's formative wars.
SUBJECTS: American Revolution, Early United States, Military History, Revolutionary War, American Army, Military Campaigns, United States Armed Forces, Military History; American History; Reference.
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Price: $14.00
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