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Post by VeeVee on Nov 8, 2008 10:42:16 GMT -5
The Regulars The American Army, 1898-1941 www.amazon.com/Regulars-American-Army-1898-1941/dp/0674024028/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226158769&sr=8-1I got this book from RicktheLibrarian and have had it fora while now but just couldn't find the time to post. I still haven't read it beyond random skimming of different chapters. I think it's a good study on the topic and is relevant to Philippine military historians because the Philippines played a big part in shaping the US Army during the time frame of the topic. Indeed many famous US Army generals cut their teeth in the Philippines on their way up... George Marshall, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Wainwright, etc. There's even a chapter titled "Life and Training in the Philippines."
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hawkins2ndcav
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Post by hawkins2ndcav on Nov 8, 2008 18:57:49 GMT -5
I've read it and it's an excellent introduction to the Regular Army during this period. Coffman's earlier work covering the US Army from 1865 to 1898 is also excellent.
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Post by VeeVee on Nov 9, 2008 21:50:53 GMT -5
It's making me want to read up more about the situation in China during that time as the the army and marines were heavily involved there. I've always been fuzzy about that part of history.
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Post by rickthelibrarian on Nov 10, 2008 19:45:34 GMT -5
VeeVee,
Glad you got time to take a look. I've read Coffman's book at least 4-5 times (but then again, I don't have rugrats to chase!!).
I'm not sure if there is a specific book on the U.S. Army in China, but an excellent book on the "Gunboat Navy" is "Yangtze Patrol" by Kemp Tolley. Not sure if it is still in print, but should be available in second-hand sources. Tolley was a former "China sailor" and he combines readability with a good sense of history. HIGHLY recommended!!
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Post by VeeVee on Nov 11, 2008 18:53:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll pick up a copy sometime. So many books... so little time.
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