U.S. Army doctrine : from the American Revolution to the war on terror

U.S. Army doctrine : from the American Revolution to the war on terror

Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States.

Lawrence, KS : University Press of Kansas, c2011.

xiii, 392 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.

355.020973 K92 2011

(OCoLC)707842627

Author explores the principles shaped the army's approach to warfare; from Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States in 1779 to modern day field manuals. Each chapter presents individuals who helped define the army doctrine, including George Washington & Steuben.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-378) and index.
Contents: Chronology of U.S. Army keystone doctrinal manuals -- Introduction : U.S. Army doctrine in historical perspective -- Mimics at war : tactical drill, 1778-1848 -- From French drill to Teutonic initiative : infantry tactics and regulations, 1855-1905 -- Doctrine for army operations : from field service regulations to field manual 100-5, 1905-1945 -- Cold War doctrine : from Army operations to multinational and multiservice operations, 1945-1991 -- Doctrine for a post-Cold War world : multinational and multiservice operations, 1991-2008 -- Conclusion : regulating chaos.
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