Contains over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of American military history, covering battles, soldiers, ships, weapons, services, doctrines, and social and cultural issues.
A history of America in the years between 1890 and 1920, looking at how the forces of industrialization affected the society, culture, politics, and economy of the country; discussing its impact on working men and women of all races; and examining the lives of some of the era's most prominent individuals.
Examines the role of films in the historical interpretation of World War II, looking at how the images provided in movies such as "Sands of Iwo Jima, " and "The Longest Day, " have affected the ways in which Americans remember the conflict.
