| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 336 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
"Preparing for War examines historical changes in the ways American army officers have thought about and prepared for war. In 1815, most officers regarded innate "genius" as the paramount professional quality. So while the still new academy at West Point might impart useful technical knowledge of gunnery or engineering or drill manuals could standardize tactical commands and formations, officers felt that the most important elements of their trade were beyond the ability of formal institutions to instill or improve. By 1917, Progressive Era concepts of professionalism and organization had infiltrated the army, leading to a new way of preparing for war that included an expanded system of professional schools, realistic field training, and prescriptive tactical doctrine."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A profession born in war -- Trials on the frontier and in Mexico -- The first upheaval -- The Civil War's legacy -- Between old and new -- The second upheaval -- Old soldiers in a new army -- The Great War. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- Officers -- Attitudes -- History.
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United States. Army. |
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History. |
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United States. Army -- Officers -- Training of -- History.
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Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer Bitterfeld. |
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Military art and science -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Military art and science. |
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United States. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Military art and science -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Military education -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Military education. |
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Military education -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Clark, J.P. Preparing for war. Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2017 9780674545731 (DLC) 2016004678 (OCoLC)938708030 |
| ISBN |
9780674973084 (electronic book) |
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0674973089 (electronic book) |
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9780674545731 |
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0674545737 |
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