The Wars of America
by Robert Leckie
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Author: Robert LeckieEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-09
ISBN: 0785809147
Number of pages: 1281
Publisher: Book Sales
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Book Review: A Good Introduction to American Military History
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Wars of America" by Robert Leckie is a good comprehensive and basic introduction to the wars that our great nation has fought in.
The major wars covered (not a totally inclusive list) are:
1. Colonial Wars (French and Indian War, King Philip's War)
2. American Revolution
3. War of 1812
4. War With Mexico
5. Civil War
6. Spanish-American War, Indian Wars, and the Philippine Insurrection
7. World War 1
8. World War 2
9. Korean War
10. Vietnam War
11. Gulf War
"The Wars of America" is the 3rd Leckie book I have read and enjoyed this one like the others (George Washington's War, From Sea to Shining Sea). The reading level is appropriate for the basic US history buff rather than the professor or life-long student.
While the book is a good read, there are some errors. For example, on page 198 Leckie states that the surrender of 5500 American troops in Charleston SC to the British during the American Revolutionary War was the largest US surrender of troops until the surrender at Bataan in 1942. Fact: Around 12000 US troops were surrendered to the Confederates at Harpers Ferry WV in September 1862 just prior to the battle of Antietam MD.
Such errors would not escape the scrutiny of a history professor or someone who has been a life-long student of US military history. Another weakness is the lack of maps. Having many more maps would help the reader have a greater understanding of US military history and strategy.
Again, this book is not for the history professor or advanced student. However, I would recommend the book as a good introduction for someone who is just starting to get interested in US military history.
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