02325cam a22004098i 4500 21557388 OSt 20231205153215.0 200609s2020 nyu b 001 0 eng 2020026330 9780199859252 (paperback) 9780199859276 (epub) DLC eng rda DLC pcc n-us--- UA23 .G638 2020 355.00973 GLA/A Glatthaar, Joseph T., 1956- author. American Military American military history : a very short introduction / Joseph T. Glatthaar. 2010 New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020. pages cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Very short introductions "Published in hardcover as The American Military in 2018." Includes bibliographical references and index. Citizen soldier and sailor vs. standing armed forces -- The struggle for military professionalism -- Technology, mechanization, and the world wars -- The limits of power -- Conclusion: The armed forces and perennial problems, "American Military History: A Very Short Introduction outlines the forces shaping the American military for the past 400 years. Since the colonial period, the United States has struggled to balance standing armed forces with citizen soldiers and sailors. Technological developments and two world wars forced the military to embrace professionalism and its increased obligations. The United States emerged from World War II in a strong position but failed to recognize the limits of its power, a legacy that some might say continues. Recent wars highlight some of the problems of a volunteer-dominated force. To succeed, the American military needs improved communication, understanding, and support"-- Provided by publisher. United States Armed Forces History. United States History, Military. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK 355.00973 GLA/A 355.00973 GLA/A 0 0 ddc 0 0 SOCIAL SCIENCE MES MES HIS 2023-12-05 0 355.00973 GLA/A 43975 2023-12-05 15:32:44 299.00 2023-12-05 BK GL42R2 43794 43794