American Military History: A Documentary Reader presents a comprehensive collection of primary documents relating to America's armed forces from the colonial period to the present.
- Features documents which introduce key people, events, and turning points in American military history
- Explores the importance of events not only in terms of military history, but also on a social and cultural level for the country at large
- Includes an ancillary website featuring an online resource center, links to additional material, maps, and a glossary to aid instructors and students, available at http://www.ccis.edu/faculty/bdlookingbill/
List of Figures xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: An Uncommon Defense 6
1.1 Powhatan Describes War among the Natives (1607) 7
1.2 John Mason Campaigns against the Pequot (1637) 9
1.3 Elizabeth Bacon Observes Skirmishes in Virginia (1676) 11
1.4 Benjamin Church Plans for Action in New England (1704) 13
1.5 James Oglethorpe Strikes Spanish Outposts (1739–1741) 16
1.6 Robert Rogers Provides Rules for the Rangers (1757) 18
1.7 Parliament Passes a Quartering Act (1765) 22
1.8 An Unknown Soldier Sings ‘‘Yankee Doodle’’ (1775) 24
Chapter 2: War for Independence 27
2.1 The Continental Congress Raises an Army (1775) 28
2.2 James Monroe Goes to War (1776) 30
2.3 Albigence Waldo Treats Soldiers at Valley Forge (1777) 32
2.4 Jeffrey Brace Fights for Liberty (1778) 35
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