Facts about the American Wars
John Stewart Bowman
FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN WARS brings together in one source the details of every major war in which Americans have been involved, from the Franco-Spanish War in Florida in the 16th century to the Persian Gulf War in 1991. The volume devotes a chapter to each war in American history, covering everything from crucial facts, such as causes & consequences of war, to interesting trivia & unresolved controversies. Chapters are divided into the following sections: Dates of War; Alternate Names; Significance; Background; Causes of War; Preparations for War; Declaration of War; Combatants; Geographic & Strategic Considerations; Battles & Campaigns; Home Front; International Developments; Negotiations & Peace Treaty; Results of the War: Casualties, Costs, Consequences; Military Innovations, Tactics, Equipment; Legends & Trivia; Notable Phrases; Songs; Historical Perspectives & Controversies; Civilian & Military Biographies; & Further Reading. To order, contact: The H.W. Wilson Company, 950 University Ave., Bronx, New York 10452. Tel: 800-367-6770. Fax: 800-590-1617. E-mail: custserv@hwwilson.com. Website: www.hwwilson.com.
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