Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army

By Jerold E. Brown

Book Overview

Having evolved over the past two and a quarter centuries to become the premier military force in the world, the U.S. Army has a heritage rich in history and tradition. This historical dictionary provides short, clear, authoritative entries on a broad cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and people who have had a significant impact on Army. It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher.

For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography. Appendixes provide a useful list of abbreviations and acronyms and a listing of ranks and grades in the U.S. Army.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313293228
• ISBN13: 9780313293221
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 680 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"