History, Military / Institutional

Bodies for Battle is the first in-depth analysis of the US Army's particular set of practices and values, known as its physical culture, that emerged in the late nineteenth century in response to tactical challenges and widespread anxieties over diminishing masculinity.

The first comprehensive history of Army keystone doctrine from the Revolutionary era to the current war in Afghanistan. Explores the principles that have shaped the Army’s approach to warfare and reveals that the army’s leadership is more forward thinking and adaptive than has been generally believed.

The United States Army and the Making of America is the story of how the American military—and more particularly the regular army—played a vital role in the history of the late eighteenth and nineteenth century United States that extended beyond the battlefield.

The first book length study that tells the story of the Russian soldier in the years 1856-1917 as well as officers other than general staff officers.

Examines the life and military career of George W. Goethals—a highly successful army officer best known for leading the construction of the Panama Canal.

Chronicles the actions and achievements of the 1st Infantry Division, the nation's oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army, from its creating during World War I through the wars of the 21st century.

Reveals the impact of the post-World War I curriculum, methods, and faculty at Fort Leavenworth on the development of the American army officer corps that fought in World War II. Argues that the education provided by the Leavenworth schools was crucial for the success of American combat divisions in that war.