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The American Military: A Concise HistorySince the first English settlers landed at Jamestown with the legacy of centuries of European warfare in tow, the military has been an omnipresent part of America. In The American Military: A Concise History, Joseph T. Glatthaar explores this relationship from its origins in the thirteen colonies to today's ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. During the Revolutionary War, tension grew between local militias and a standing army. The Founding Fathers
Since the first English settlers landed at Jamestown with the legacy of centuries of European warfare in tow, the military has been an omnipresent part of America. In The American Military: A Concise History, Joseph T. Glatthaar explores this relationship from its origins in the thirteen colonies to today's ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. During the Revolutionary War, tension grew between local militias and a standing army. The Founding Fathers attempted to strike a balance, enshrining an army, navy, and a "well-regulated Militia" in the Constitution. The US soon witnessed the rise of a professional military, a boon to its successes in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. However, after the Civil War, the US soon learned that the purpose of a peacetime army is to prepare for war. When war did arrive, it arrived with a vengeance, gutting the trenches of the Great War with effective innovations: tanks, planes, machine guns, and poison gas. The US embraced the technology that would win both world wars and change the nature of battle in the Second World War. The nuclear era brought encounters defined by stalemate--from the Cold War conflicts of Korea and Vietnam to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since 9/11, the US has been frustrated by unconventional warfare, including terrorism and cyberwar, largely negating the technological advantage it had held. Glatthaar examines all these challenges, looking to the future of the U.S. military and its often proud and complicated legacy.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 08/01/2018
ISBN: 9780190692810
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Choice 12/01/2018
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Build quality is excellent with both plastic an metal parts. Can't say how long they will last, but my Gamma Sonic solar pole light is still going after 5-6 years. I also have some Gamma Sonic solar spot lights still working after 3 years. Expensive but worth it in the long run.
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Very happy with these. Have several now.
Have many of these now. Seems like GOOD quality and heavier than most. I love the square and that fact that you can have either soft warm light or cool light with just a switch. Solar seems strong enough too.
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These outdoor lights are substantial, all metal. I have owned a set for 2 years now and they work great. That's why I ordered them again for another outdoor space.
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These are well constructed pathway lights. All metal and in particular I like that the solar panel is covered in glass. The solar panel on the cheap pathway lights end up getting dull and fail to work. The light given off is adequate for our needs. But they do not last through the entire evening. By about 5am the light becomes very dull.
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Color: Black, Size: 2 Pack
After one year of use, these still work great, so we bought some more. Solar-powered, probably 8 to 12 hours of use on a full charge. Excellent construction. Northeast environment with snow, ice, and summer heat. A user-friendly replaceable battery pack was a must for us. These are not cheap, but they are well worth it. Two light levels, low and high, plus a selection of bright white and warm white, all at the flick of a rubberized weather-proof switch.
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