US Military History: A Captivating Guide to the Wars, Battles, and Foreign Conflicts That Shaped the United States of America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798893583168)

Uncover America's Most Gripping Military Conflicts - From Revolutionary Battles to Forgotten Wars!

Four manuscripts in one book:

• American Military History: A Captivating Guide to Events and Facts You Should Know About Armed Conflicts Involving the United States
• The Banana Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Interventions of the United States in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean
• The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Captivating Guide to a Forgotten War between Britain and Spain That Shaped the United States
• The Barbary Wars: A Captivating Guide to the First Overseas Wars Conducted by the United States

In the first part, we take a look at America's military might from its inception to the present day. We explore the beginnings of both pre- and post-revolutionary America, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the world wars, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, the War on Terror, and more. The American military is still considered a force to be reckoned with, and its story is one that continues to be written about.

Banana Wars lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you read this story, you'll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You'll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for years.

The War of Jenkins' Ear, broke out between Britain and Spain. It was sparked by economic rivalries and territorial ambitions in the Caribbean. This book dives deep into this nearly forgotten war, uncovering the daring battles, legendary commanders, and strategic maneuvers that shaped the era of colonial expansion.

Discover how American sailors were captured and turned into slaves in Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli. Why did this happen? And why didn't the US Navy do more to stop it? Discover the answers to these in this comprehensive guide!