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American Military Leaders
From Colonial Times to the Present
John C. Fredriksen
978-1-57607-469-5

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American Military Leaders

From Colonial Times to the Present

John C. Fredriksen John C. Fredriksen

June 1999

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A comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent military leaders in American history.

Throughout American history, vivid tales of valor and determination have emerged from the ranks of our nation's military forces. This two volume reference work presents outstanding generals, admirals, sergeants, privates, fighter aces, and frigate and submarine captains who were key figures in creating our military history.

American Military Leaders contains over 400 A–Z biographies of individuals such as Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, who ended hundreds of years of tradition by allowing women to serve on Navy ships; and, Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, whose rules of clandestine warfare are still followed by the U.S. Special Forces.

Coverage centers on the outstanding generals, sergeants, fighter aces, militiamen, theorists, doctors, and nurses who make up America's military history. This volume presents their backgrounds, contributions, and significance to America's fortunes in war. This title also cites works for further research, includes a list of leaders organized by their military titles, and a comprehensive index.

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• 422 A–Z biographies highlight each individual's background, contributions, and significance to America's fortunes in war
• Illustrated
• Cites works for further research and includes a list of leaders organized by their military titles
John C. Fredriksen, Ph.D., is an independent historian.
Reviews
"This two volume set would be a welcome addition to the reference shelves of any junior high or high school media center."—VOYA

"...what makes the source so outstanding is its inclusion of forgotten leaders..."—American Libraries

"...this new work will serve as a useful complement to school, public, and academic library collections."—Lawrence Looks at Books

"This set would be an excellent reference source for secondary and collegiate libraries as well as researchers and readers of the American Military Experience."—Reviewer's Consortium

"Full of information on the personal, political, and military lives of some of the most revered names from our past, and the interesting tales of some lesser-known individuals, this set will be useful for students writing reports and enjoyed by those with a passion for war stories."—School Library Journal

"Essential for all large American history collections."—Library Journal

Outstanding Reference Source 2000 — RUSA/ALA





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