Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army

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.