The U.S. Army

By Mary Barbier

This series looks in detail at the armed forces of the United States--their history, strength, capabilities, technology, deployment, and key missions. Presenting the facts about the role of each service in times of war and peace, each book includes ranks and insignia, facts about the service academies, historic and contemporary photographs, a time line of significant dates, informative maps and charts, and primary source quotations.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836856805
• ISBN13: 9780836856804
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.8" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12

Customer Reviews

Behind Enemy Lines

This is a great book. The reason is because it educates you about the nations armed forces and every on should kno the history of them. You should read this book if you are interested in the army. In this book it tells how the revloution army was formed. Then it tells how the army in the civil war the army split into two sides. In WW2 it informs you about the Iwo Jima. In present day, it talks about the war in iraq. Jonathan A.

The U.S. ARMY

I recomend this book if you are especially wanting to join the ARMY, because it tells what the army is turning out to be. And it explains the history of the army, and what happend in the past wars. And its a really interesting book. Or I would read it if you are doing a report on the vietnam or world war 2. Chelsea.S..

The United States Army

If you are interested in learning about the United States army this the book for you. This book has a complete review of all of our wars we have fought. It will help you collect all the information you need for research or if you just want a book for your personal enjoyment or interest it'll intrigue you. This book is all up to date so it'll tell you pretty much anything you want to know. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learniong about war. I have enjoyed learning about what this book has, hopefully you will to. By: Amber B.