Americans at War
Americans at War by Stephen E. Ambrose, published by National Geographic Books in October 1998, is a first edition collection of fifteen essays that explore over a century of American military history. This volume presents a range of pivotal moments, from Grant’s victory at Vicksburg to Nixon’s controversial bombing of Hanoi, showcasing Ambrose’s expertise as a historian and his ability to convey the complexities of war.
Readers will find vivid imagery and precise commentary that bring to life key figures and events in American military strategy. Ambrose’s essays delve into the experiences of soldiers and commanders alike, providing insights into the ambition and charisma that shaped historical outcomes. The book covers significant topics such as military strategy and the impact of war on the United States, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history and military studies. With 272 pages, this edition is presented in English and offers a comprehensive look at the American experience in wartime.
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Collected here for the first time are fifteen essays that span over 100 years of American history–and the remarkable thirty-year career of America’s foremost historian and New York Times bestselling author of D-Day, Undaunted Courage, and Citizen Soldiers.
Stephen E. Ambrose’s vivid and compelling essays take you to the heart of America’s wars, from Grant’s stunning Fourth of July victory at Vicksburg, to Nixon’s surprise Christmas bombing of Hanoi. Ambrose brings to life the ambition and charisma that led to Custer’s great success in the Civil War and fateful disaster at Little Big Horn. With vivid imagery and precise commentary, he puts you on the beaches of Normandy with the common footsoldier and in the headquarters of America’s great commanders, Eisenhower, Patton and MacArthur. He takes you to the trenches of the homefront, ground zero of the Atomic Bomb, and into the arsenals of the twenty-first century.
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