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Combat Uniforms of the Civil War Combat Uniforms of the Civil War Mark Lloyd Describes the military uniforms worn by individual units of Federal and Confederate armies during the Civil War as well as the battlefield activities of the these units. OL1059162W
Organization and insignia of the American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1923 Organization and insignia of the American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1923 Robert J. Dalessandro This book is the most comprehensive and detailed treatment of the origins, designs, and symbolism for each organizational shoulder sleeve insignia of the American Army in World War I ever published. … OL12512259W
Rock 'n' roll soldier Rock 'n' roll soldier Dean Ellis Kohler Dean Kohler scores a record deal, only to have his dreams abruptly put on hold by the arrival of his draft notice. Now, he's in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, serving as a military policeman. He keeps telling hi… OL13656894W
The adventures of Wesley Jackson The adventures of Wesley Jackson William Saroyan Story of army life in the World War. OL1442149W
Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson Robert Vincent Remini Reveals why Jackson's bold leadership as a general cemented "Old Hickory"'s reputation for being tough and ultimately led to his election as President of the United States in 1828. OL14865067W
We knew Stonewall Jackson We knew Stonewall Jackson Richard Wheeler A biography of the great Civil War general which includes many accounts by people who knew him. OL14999270W
The Black Regulars, 1866-1898 The Black Regulars, 1866-1898 Thomas D. Phillips "Black soldiers first entered the regular army of the United States in the summer of 1866. While their segregated regiments served in the American West for the next three decades, the promise of the … OL15058660W
George S. Patton George S. Patton Earle Rice Reviews the life and battles of General George S. Patton, a West Point graduate who led American troops to key victories both World Wars. OL15080526W
The War of 1812 soldier at New Orleans The War of 1812 soldier at New Orleans William R. Sanford Recreates the experiences of one soldier in the War of 1812 as he fights with Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. OL15129736W
Eisenhower Eisenhower Jean Edward Smith In his magisterial bestseller FDR, Jean Edward Smith gave us a fresh, modern look at one of the most indelible figures in American history. Now this peerless biographer returns with a new life of Dwi… OL15902675W
Some of the Best weapons for Counterinsurgents Do Not Shoot Some of the Best weapons for Counterinsurgents Do Not Shoot Eric T. Olson Even under the best circumstances, reconstruction in counterinsurgency is a difficult endeavor. The most critical tasks are numerous and complex. Many participating agencies must undertake missions t… OL16046296W
Civil War Army Swords Civil War Army Swords John H. Thillmann A complete enumeration of all aspects of the US Army Swords both Regulation and Non Regulation beginning with the Model of 1832 Foot Artillery sword through the Model of 1860. This book does not cov… OL16419900W
The U.S. Army Rangers The U.S. Army Rangers William Caper "Describes the U.S. Army Rangers, including the group's history, weapons, gear, and missions"--Provided by publisher. OL16521885W
Counterinsurgency leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond Counterinsurgency leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond Nicholas J. Schlosser,James M. Caiella Recent experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq have shown once again the difference that excellent leadership can make in irregular warfare. Thrust unexpectedly into counterinsurgency situations in 2002 … OL16529786W
Tunnel Rat in Vietnam Tunnel Rat in Vietnam Brian Delf,Gordon L. Rottman In 1965, soon after the first US combat troops had arrived in Vietnam, it was realized that in some areas the Viet Cong had developed vast tunnel complexes in which to hide from the enemy. It was lon… OL16619485W
My Share of the Task My Share of the Task Stanley A. McChrystal General Stanley McChrystal, the commanding officer of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. OL16714950W
A Brief History of the U.S. Army in World War II A Brief History of the U.S. Army in World War II Wayne M. Dzwonchyk,John Ray Skates,Center of Military History. GPO Stock Number: 008-029-00509-3 ISBN: 0160899680 ISBN-13: 9780160899683 OL17323334W
Anthony Wayne, soldier of the early republic Anthony Wayne, soldier of the early republic Paul David Nelson Paul David Nelson has written an exciting biography of an exciting figure -- the military hero of the American Revolution and the Indian Wars in the Northwest Territory -- "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Some o… OL17726288W
Wrath of the savage Wrath of the savage West, Charles When a vicious band of Blackfeet Indians attacks two homesteads along the Yellowstone River, they leave behind nothing but wreckage and blood. Though what's even more disturbing is what they've taken… OL17883486W
The last assault The last assault Charles Whiting An armored reconnaissance veteran of the campaign and prolific World War II author offers a major re-appraisal of the Bulge battle based on the theory that Allied leaders knew about the German attack… OL17883487W
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