Military Memories: Draft Era Veterans Recall Their Service

Eight American military veterans of the Vietnam/Cold War era describe their service and its influence on their lives since leaving active service in this book. Their stories are preceded by a concise history of America's methods of raising its military forces from colonial days to today. Particular focus is given to the 34 years in which the nation relied on the possibility of mandatory service (the draft, Selective Service) from young men. Drafted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839992522
• ISBN13: 9781839992520
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"