The Army [US Armed Forces series]

The modern US Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. Forged in the crucible of the fight for independence, the US Army has always guaranteed America’s autonomy and territorial integrity, and represented American interests overseas.
The US Army came of age during the Civil War, when the Union Army was able to defeat the highly-experienced Confederates; in 1917 America sent hundreds of thousands of troops to fight on the Western Front; while in World War II the US Army proved its expertise and valour during the Normandy Landings, the Battle of the Bulge, the campaign in Italy and at Guadalcanal. During the Cold War, the US Army stood as a bulwark against communist aggression and defender of the free world, with troops stationed from Korea to Germany to Panama, and every point in between.
The Army is a colourful guide to America’s leading military arm, a half million strong force with a glorious history that continues to play a key role in US defence and overseas operations today.
The book includes photographs from the Civil War up to the present, with a particular focus on recruitment, weaponry and modern training methods, as well as soldiers on tour during the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Highly illustrated with more than 230 photographs, The Army is a colourful celebration of America’s primary fighting force.