America's Armed Forces
A Handbook of Current and Future Capabilities
America's Armed Forces
A Handbook of Current and Future Capabilities
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This handbook by 14 well-known experts provides an overall analysis of U.S. military strengths and weaknesses in the 1990s and needs at the turn of the century. The first part of the book covers the U.S. armed forces under the Department of Defense and the military chain of command. The second half of the book deals with the American way of war, different military conflicts, and noncombat contingencies. The introduction defines national security concepts and sets the stage for the assessments that follow; the conclusion evaluates the military challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century. Each chapter offers short lists of readings. A glossary and comprehensive index make this an easy-to-use reference for students, teachers, professionals, and general readers concerned with America's defense needs.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction by Sam C. Sarkesian
The Armed Forces
The Army by Dan Kaufman
The Navy by John Allen Williams
The Air Force by James Mowbray
The Marine Corps by Allen R. Millett
Total Forces: Reserves and National Guard by Charles Heller
Summary by Robert E. Connor, Jr.
Wars, Military Conflicts, and Noncombat Contingencies
The American Way of War by Stephen J. Cimbala
The Gulf War and Regional Conflicts by Douglas V. Johnson II
Peacetime Engagements by David Tucker and Christopher J. Lamb
Drug Wars and Revolutionary Groups by Cynthia Watson
Noncombat Contingencies by James B. Motley
Unconventional Conflicts by Thomas Mockaitis
Conclusion: The Twenty-First Century Military by Sam C. Sarkesian and Robert E. Connor, Jr.
Glossary
Index
Product details
| Published | 30 Jan 1996 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 488 |
| ISBN | 9780313290121 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Dimensions | 235 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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