The West Point Atlas Of American Wars (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gen. Vincent J. Esposito, Brig
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick A. Praeger, New York, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Size: Large + Heavy. - Bumping on corners, light foxing on prelims. Clean and bright copies.
This two-volume military atlas presents a comprehensive cartographic and strategic account of American warfare from the Revolutionary period through World War II, instructing readers in the operational movements, tactical decisions, and geopolitical consequences of each major conflict. Brigadier General Vincent J. Esposito illustrates battlefield dynamics with precision-drawn maps and concise campaign summaries, arguing for the centrality of terrain, logistics, and command structure in shaping military outcomes. The work details engagements across multiple theatres, from early colonial skirmishes to global mechanized warfare, offering scholars and officers a visual framework for understanding the evolution of American military doctrine. With its institutional pedigree and rigorous presentation, the set commands respect as a cornerstone reference in military education and historical analysis.
Author: Gen. Vincent J. Esposito, Brig
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick A. Praeger, New York, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Size: Large + Heavy. - Bumping on corners, light foxing on prelims. Clean and bright copies.
This two-volume military atlas presents a comprehensive cartographic and strategic account of American warfare from the Revolutionary period through World War II, instructing readers in the operational movements, tactical decisions, and geopolitical consequences of each major conflict. Brigadier General Vincent J. Esposito illustrates battlefield dynamics with precision-drawn maps and concise campaign summaries, arguing for the centrality of terrain, logistics, and command structure in shaping military outcomes. The work details engagements across multiple theatres, from early colonial skirmishes to global mechanized warfare, offering scholars and officers a visual framework for understanding the evolution of American military doctrine. With its institutional pedigree and rigorous presentation, the set commands respect as a cornerstone reference in military education and historical analysis.