John M. Carroll

Colin F. Baxter

In The American Military Tradition historians John M. Carroll and Colin F. Baxter gather an esteemed group of military historians to explore the pivotal issues and themes in American warfare from the Colonial era to the present conflict in Iraq. From the reliance on militia and the Minutemen of the American Revolution to the all-volunteer specialized troops of today, these twelve essays analyze the continuities and changes in the conduct of war over the past three centuries. In this completely revised second edition, new essays explore Napoleonic warfare, the American Civil War, the Plains Wars in the West, the War against Japan, the nuclear arms race, and the War on Terror. The book, while not avoiding the nature of battle, goes beyond tactics and strategy to include the enormous social and political impact of America's wars.

From Colonial Times to the Present

The American Military Tradition

The Normandy Campaign in the summer of 1944 was perhaps the most important battle of the 20th century, deciding the fate of Nazi Germany. This research guide provides an historiographical narrative that critically assesses the most important literature on the Campaign and lists over 500 sources, establishing it as the most comprehensive bibliography to date. This guide is cross-referenced and indexed fully. It emphasizes English-language works of all kinds but also points to the most significant French and German sources on the subject.

Colin F. Baxter

Books

Your next favorite book is out there