The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military - Couverture souple

Estep, Richard

 
9781578597437: The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military
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ISBN 10 : 1578597439 ISBN 13 : 9781578597437
Editeur : Visible Ink Press, 2022

Synopsis


The story of the United States military is the story of the country
itself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the unique
histories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,
and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinating
guide!


From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,
to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military has
grown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organization
and branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and national
needs. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the
Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch of
the U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,
including ...





  • How
    is the U.S. military organized?




  • How
    do the branches work together?




  • When
    did the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force?




  • What
    is the selection process like for Special Forces?




  • Who
    was the Continental Army's first Commander in Chief?




  • How
    does the military rank structure function?




  • How
    does somebody become an Air Force officer?




  • What
    was the "Brown Water Navy"?




  • What
    is the motto of the Coast Guard?




  • How
    many bases does the military have?




  • What
    is the Marine Corps Hymn?




  • Did
    any Coast Guard vessels serve in combat?




  • What
    type of aircraft is Air Force One?




  • Who
    said "Retreat? Hell! We just got here!"




  • Who
    were the Buffalo Soldiers?




  • What
    are the Blue Angels?




  • What
    is the most challenging USAF plane to fly?




  • What
    is the origin of the Coast Guard "racing stripe"?


  • 

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À propos de l?auteur

Richard Estep, author and researcher, has written twenty books, including Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers. He has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. He makes his home in Colorado, a few miles north of Denver, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals.

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Éditeur
Visible Ink Press
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1578597439
ISBN 13 
9781578597437
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
400
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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9781578597772: The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military

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ISBN 10 :  1578597773 ISBN 13 :  9781578597772
Editeur : Visible Ink Press, 2022
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