The Regulars: The American Army 1898-1941 (signed)

Coffman, Edward M.

ISBN 10: 0674012992 / ISBN 13: 9780674012998

Published by Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 2004

About this Item

Inscribed, dated (3-31-04) and signed by author on ffep: "For xxx who shares my interest in military history with all good wishes". Fine. DJ wrinkled and lightly chipped at head of spine, else near fine. Note: heavy book - 519 pages.

Seller Inventory # 004932

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Regulars: The American Army 1898-1941 (signed)
• Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674012992
• ISBN 13: 9780674012998
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military - War
  • History

About this title

Synopsis

In 1898, the American Regular Army was a small frontier constabulary engaged in skirmishes with Indians and protesting workers. Forty-three years later, in 1941, it was a large modern army ready to wage global war against the Germans and the Japanese. In this definitive social history of America's standing army, military historian Edward Coffman tells how that critical transformation was accomplished.

About the Author

Edward M. Coffman is Professor of History, Emeritus, at University of Wisconsin, Madison.