The United States at War: Bunker Hill to Baghdad, the Real Story - Softcover

Ross, Donald E.

9780805960419: The United States at War: Bunker Hill to Baghdad, the Real Story

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805960414 ISBN 13: 9780805960419

Publisher: Dorrance Pub Co, 2003

The United States at War: Bunker Hill to Baghdad, the Real Story offers a fascinating overview of American military history. Starting with events in England which influenced the scholars who drafted the U.S. Constitution, and led to the emergence of British Army pride and tradition, Donald E. Ross brings personality and detail to the development of our armed forces.

Proceeding chronologically, this uniquely readable work examines the roles of politicians, professional soldiers, and the citizenry through the Revolution, the Civil War, the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. Little known facts and perspectives are brought to light, as are the statistics of numerous battles and offensives.

Controversial events, such as U.S. General Patton’s encirclement of the entire German Army in France in World War II, and the failure of the U.S. to follow recommended military strategy in Vietnam, are examined.

The United States at War: Bunker Hill to Baghdad, the Real Story provides insights and valuable information for both the student of military history and the casual reader.

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About the Author:

Donald E. Ross was a Lt. With the Marines in Korea and holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He put his knowledge to use as a consulting engineer for Ebasco’s Department of Process and Alternate Energy. Married to Virginia Anderson in 1950, the couple have raised one son, Donald B. Ross, and have three grandchildren.

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