Axelrod, Alan

Provides eyewitnesses accounts from military leaders, soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, war nurses, journalists, chaplains, and civilians on American wars, with overview accounts of each conflict; arranged chronologically from the Pequot War in 1637 to the Iraq War in 2003.

Looks at the history and social conditions of the United States between 1876 and 1912 which was also known as The Gilded Age.

Discusses the history of World War II, including the coverage of 40-45 key events through images and text.

"From the Boston Massacre to Paul Revere's ride to Washington's victory at the Battle of Yorktown, the Revolutionary War comes alive through the action-packed art of Mort K?nstler. America's fight for independence unfolds in vivid detail-the mismatched uniforms of the Patriots, the fire in a warship's windows-to make readers feel they are really there"--Back cover.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical information on more than six hunred criminals and crime-stoppers, living and dead, from around the world, who have played a significant role in the development of the techniques, practices, principles, and philosophy of law enforcement.