America At War - Concise Histories of U.S. Military Conflicts From Lexington to Afghanistan
“As one who has seen combat in several wars, I can say that with certainty. Yet despite the death and destruction it brings—even when fought for worthwhile reasons—war has been a constant in mankind’s journey through time.
Certainly that is true in America’s case. The history of the United States reveals armed conflict to be a significant presence, a theme throughout. Indeed, our country was established by musket and cannon. In 1776 men died so that a new and free nation might come to be. Le...t’s remember that before George Washington became president of the United States, he was commander of the Continental Army, a general leading troops into battle.
Like all generals that followed, Washington understood that commanding an army in the field was in part a management job. Soldiers had to be recruited, trained, and equipped, and then deployed. A plan of battle needed to be devised, then executed, and invariably adjusted, during all of which time supplies had to flow continuously to the troops.MoreLess
Certainly that is true in America’s case. The history of the United States reveals armed conflict to be a significant presence, a theme throughout. Indeed, our country was established by musket and cannon. In 1776 men died so that a new and free nation might come to be. Le...t’s remember that before George Washington became president of the United States, he was commander of the Continental Army, a general leading troops into battle.
Like all generals that followed, Washington understood that commanding an army in the field was in part a management job. Soldiers had to be recruited, trained, and equipped, and then deployed. A plan of battle needed to be devised, then executed, and invariably adjusted, during all of which time supplies had to flow continuously to the troops.MoreLess
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