Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army
- ISBN-10
- 0313293228
- ISBN-13
- 9780313293221
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 690
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Author
- Jerold E. Brown
Description
Provides clear, authoritative entries on military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, battles, and people who have had a significant impact on the Army.
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