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The National Guard:
An Illustrated History of America’s Citizen Soldiers
192 pages, 450 B&W ills. and
photos. (hardback)
“Michael Doubler and John Listman have done an admirable job in telling the story of the National Guard and the citizen-soldier, with illustrations and text that clearly demonstrate the importance of their role in American military history.” –Donald M. Goldstein, Ph.D. Professor of International and Public Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “A rousing, inspirational history text showcasing this proud and honorable institution charged with protecting America’s security.” –Midwest Book Review Amazon Customer Rating: 5 Stars
The National Guard is
the compelling account, in words and pictures, of the nation’s oldest military
institution, the National Guard. From
the defense of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 to peacekeeping missions in the
Balkans and, most recently, to their participation in the war on terrorism, the
citizen-soldiers of the National Guard have always been an integral part of
America’s first line of defense. The
Guard fought at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, New Orleans, First Bull Run,
San Juan Hill, the Meuse-Argonne, Omaha Beach, Operation Desert Storm, and in
many, many other engagements. With
nearly half a million members in the year 2002, the air and Army National Guard
are as important as ever to America’s security. Featuring a wide array of rarely seen prints, vivid photographs, and
informative narrative text, this handsome volume tells the inspirational story
of those dedicated part-time soldiers who, throughout the past 400 years, have
provided full-time service to their states and to their nation.
It charts the National Guard’s evolution from rag-tag militias to
sophisticated, modern armed forces by describing the units, individuals,
weapons, equipment, vehicles, and service throughout the Guard’s storied
history. The first comprehensive
illustrated history of the Guard ever published, The
National Guard will be treasured by citizen-soldiers, by their families, and
by military history enthusiasts nationwide. |
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