military history

Charts U.S. military conflict over more than two centuries, from the American Revolution to the Iraq War.

Examines how wartime news has been interpreted and reported in the United States and the effects of those reports on the public, discussing major events between 1675 and 2010, and describing the relationship between the press and the US military.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the twentieth century, and includes the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cold War, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Comprehensive look at the historic battle using Allied and Axis combat footage, eyewitness accounts and expert interviews.

Looks at the detonation of the first atomic bomb and its implications. Features archival footage and interviews with surviving members of the team who worked on the Manhattan Project.

Examines the wars that America has been involved in and questions the causes and reasons for each war.

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.

"Black people have fought in every war the United States has been in, even when they weren't able to officially serve. Readers will discover the bravery and achievements of Black soldiers and units--including the storied 6888th battalion of tenacious Black women"--Provided by publisher.

A West Point graduate, Rhodes scholar, and Army Ranger describes his extensive military education, the ways in which his service in Afghanistan shaped his views, and his work as a Naval Academy instructor.

Examines the past four hundred years of American military history, arguing that Americans have shown a jealous regard for their freedom that has influenced major political and military decision since the seventeenth century.