Americans in Battle de John Laffin - 1973-08-16

London: J.M. Dent, 1973. 213 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w plates. "This study of the American fighting man, of all ranks and in all services ranges from the War of Independence to Vietnam to Pinkville. Part One provides graphic accounts of all the major and many of the minor conflicts in American history, with close-ups of the man in the line of battle - from the victory over the British at New Orleans in 1814, the American Civil War, the gruelling battles with the Indians, to World War I and World War II. Part Two studies the psychology of the American fighting man and points out the strange contrasts and contradictions in his mental and emotional make-up. Finally, the system that produces the American soldier today is closely examined - his role as the instrument of the 'Great Defender' all over the world, the scientific revolution and the attitudes of the commanding generals." Minor soiling to edges of textblock. Dust jacket has moderate edge wear, a few tiny tears, one… Leer más

Hardback. Acceptable.

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J M Dent & Sons, 1973. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. hardback, 8vo, a very good clean & tightly bound copy in a price clipped dust jacket that has a thoughtlessly placed bookseller label at tail end of front flap, b&w plates, 212pp.

London England: J. M. Dent and Sons, 1973. Hardback. First Edition. Americans in Battle. Slight foxing to edge. Slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. This study of the American fighting man, of all ranks and in all services, ranges from the War of Independence to Vietnam to Pinkville. Part One provides graphic accounts of all the major and many of the minor conflicts in American history, with close-ups of the man in the line of battle - from the victory over the British at New Orleans in 1814, the American Civil War, the gruelling battles with the Indians, to World War I and World War II. Part Two studies the psychology of the American fighting man and points out the strange contrats and contradictions in his mental and emotional make-up; his simplicity and cunning; his psychiatric problems; his sense of 'martial' honour; his appetite for sex; his crime and racketeering, and his cowardice and heroism. Finally, the system that produces the American soldier today is closely examined - his role as… Leer más

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) This study of the American fighting man from the Revolution to 1970s provides graphic accounts of all the major and minor conflicts in American history. From the victory over the British at New Orleans in 1814, to the air battles over North Vietnam, the book provides close ups of the man in the line of battle. (Published: 1973) (Publisher: J M Dent & Sons) (ISBN: 0460039849) (Pagination: x + 213pp, 30 illustrations, bibliography, index) (Condition: vg in worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

London : Dent, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 213, [16] p. : ill., facsim., ports. ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-204) and index. Subjects; United States � History, Military. United States � Armed Forces � History.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!