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Handy Armed Forces Answer Book : Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U. S. Military by Richard Estep (2022, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherVisible Inkpress
ISBN-101578597773
ISBN-139781578597772
eBay Product ID (ePID)8057273391
Product Key Features
Book TitleHandy Armed Forces Answer Book : Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U. S. Military
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicQuestions & Answers, Military Science, Military / General, Military / United States
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Référence, History
AuthorRichard Estep
Book SeriesThe Handy Answer Book Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight37.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"... answers questions about the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, and Special Operations Forces ... covers the history of each military branch, their role in specific conflicts and wars, the weapons used, and key individuals, as well as the basics of the US military." - Protoview Book News
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal355.00973
Table Of ContentPhoto Sources Acknowledgments Introduction 1. U.S. Armed Forces Basics 2. Army ... The Revolutionary War ... West Point ... The U.S. Civil War ... World War I ... World War II ... The War in Korea ... Vietnam ... Desert Storm 3. Navy ... The Revolutionary War ... The Quasi-War ... Barbary War ... The Naval Academy ... The Civil War ... Turn of the Twentieth Century ... World War I ... World War II ... Vietnam ... Naval Aircraft ... Submarines ... The Future of the Navy 4. Marines ... Marine Basics ... Establishment of the Marine Corps ...War of 1812 ... The Mexican-American, Civil, and Spanish-American Wars ... World War I ... World War II ... Korea ... Vietnam ... Lebanon ... Grenada ... Desert Shield and Desert Storm 5. Coast Guard ... Origins of the Coast Guard ... World War I ... World War II and Korea ... The Greatest Rescue of All Time ... Vietnam ... The Coast Guard in the Twenty-first Century 6. Air Force ... Early History ... U.S. Army Air Corps and World War II ... The Air Force after World War II ... The Cold War ... The Age of Jet Planes ... Korea ... Vietnam ... The Air Force after Vietnam ... Air Force One ... Drones and Other Modern Aircraft 6. Space Force ... Early Space Defenses ... Establishment of the Space Force ... NORAD 7. Special Operations Forces ... The Rangers ... Marine Raiders ... Marine Force Recon ... Army Special Forces ... Delta Force ... Navy SEALS ... Night Stalkers 8. The Future Further Reading Index
SynopsisSure to appeal to military families, enlistees, soldiers, veterans, their families and anyone interested in U.S. history Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy Numerous black-and-white photographs Thoroughly indexed Authoritative resource Publicity and promotion aimed at the wide array of websites focused on the military families Promotion targeting more mainstream media and websites with a popular topic Promotion targeting national radio and radio syndicates looking for knowledgeable guests Promotion to local radio Promotion targeting true crime magazines and newspapers editors, The story of the United States military is the story of the country itself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the unique histories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force, and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinating guide! From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established, to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military has grown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organization and branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and national needs. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch of the U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions, including ... How is the U.S. military organized? How do the branches work together? When did the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force? What is the selection process like for Special Forces? Who was the Continental Army's first Commander in Chief? How does the military rank structure function? How does somebody become an Air Force officer? What was the "Brown Water Navy"? What is the motto of the Coast Guard? How many bases does the military have? What is the Marine Corps Hymn? Did any Coast Guard vessels serve in combat? What type of aircraft is Air Force One? Who said "Retreat? Hell! We just got here!" Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? What are the Blue Angels? What is the most challenging USAF plane to fly? What is the origin of the Coast Guard "racing stripe"? , The story of the United States military is the story of the countryitself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the uniquehistories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of theArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinatingguide! From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military hasgrown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organizationand branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and nationalneeds. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to theWhats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch ofthe U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,including ... Howis the U.S. military organized? Howdo the branches work together? Whendid the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force? Whatis the selection process like for Special Forces? Whowas the Continental Army''s first Commander in Chief? Howdoes the military rank structure function? Howdoes somebody become an Air Force officer? Whatwas the "Brown Water Navy"? Whatis the motto of the Coast Guard? Howmany bases does the military have? Whatis the Marine Corps Hymn? Didany Coast Guard vessels serve in combat? Whattype of aircraft is Air Force One? Whosaid "Retreat? Hell! We just got here!" Whowere the Buffalo Soldiers? Whatare the Blue Angels? Whatis the most challenging USAF plane to fly? Whatis the origin of the Coast Guard "racing stripe"? Doesthe Space Force have any operational bases? Howdid a mutiny help establish the United States Naval Academy? Whatis the longest-serving personal weapon used by the American soldier? Whatis the difference between a UAV and a drone? Whatattack submarines does the Navy deploy? Whodefends the United States against cyberattacks and other digitalthreats? The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Forceare uniquely American, each in their own way. Learn what makes eachbranch special in The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book !With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating to me isrichly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index addto its usefulness.
LC Classification NumberUA23
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