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- The National Guard: An Illustrated History of America's Citizen Soldiers
- Book
- 2007
- Published by: University of Nebraska Press
summary
The National Guard is the compelling account, in words and pictures, of the nationÆs oldest military institution. 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 AmericaÆs first line of defense. The guard fought at the battles of 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 AmericaÆs 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 GuardÆs evolution from ragtag militias to sophisticated, modern armed forces by describing units, individuals, weapons, equipment, vehicles, and service throughout the guardÆs storied history. The paperback second edition features updated text and twenty new photos to cover the National Guard's recent service in Afghanistan, Iraq, homeland security, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.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.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- Introduction
- pp. xi-xii
- List of Abbreviations
- pp. xiii-xiv
- 2 The Volunteer Militia, 1795–1902
- pp. 19-52
- 3 The National Guard, 1903–1945
- pp. 53-100
- 4 The Army National Guard, 1946–2006
- pp. 101-142
- 5 The Air National Guard, 1946–2006
- pp. 143-180
- Appendix: Major National Guard Units
- pp. 181-186
- Bibliography
- pp. 187-188
- Units and Divisions, About the Authors
- pp. 197-201
Additional Information
ISBN
9781612342092
Related ISBN(s)
9781574883893
MARC Record
OCLC
899262101
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No