Publications Archive
The publications posted on this site are posted elsewhere on the internet or other forms of media (mainly print). In some cases, they are authorized for reprint here for quick access. Publications reach across a large assortment of topics, but primarily focus on the timeframe from 1812-2010.
Fact sheets fall into this section as well. Fact sheets are an amalgamation of data that has been culminated for research purposes. Likewise, these may also be used in publication data elsewhere on the internet or in media.
Most Recent Publication
The U.S. Army as an Expeditionary Force
The development of the U.S. Army into a formidable expeditionary force reflects the challenges and adaptations it encountered during key conflicts from 1846 to 1898. The Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and the Spanish-American War collectively tested the Army’s ability to extend its reach into new territories and manage the intricate demands of modern warfare. Of particular importance was the Spanish-American War, which introduced an overseas dimension to military operations and brought to light numerous logistical and strategic shortcomings. In the period between the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, the Army faced dual responsibilities: securing western territories and rebuilding the South. These efforts strained resources and underscored the need for better preparedness and stockpiling for future conflicts. The Spanish-American War was precipitated by the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, which served as the catalyst for U.S. involvement. Yet, the Army found itself unprepared
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Other Recent Publications
Resolving Horror: Resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis
“We [are] facing a great trouble.” These were the words purportedly spoken by President John F. Kennedy to his brother, Robert F. Kennedy on the morning of Tuesday, 16 OCT 1962. It has widely been popularized as the closest the world had ever been to destruction, or as Arthur Schlesigner,
Newest Fact Sheet
Lockheed A-12 Oxcart
Succeeded by it’s younger Blackbird counterpart, the A-12 Oxcart was Lockheed’s response to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) need for a high-altitude supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Smaller,
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets act as a cursory examination of a particular element (i.e. artillery, aircraft, miscellaneous weapon systems). These are generally updated as content necessitates, but occasionally will include others. There are at least thirty publicized fact sheets that are included in distributed media. Others are posted in this section for use on this website. You can view a full list of the fact sheets by clicking the link under the newest fact sheet to the left.
Unlike other post categories, fact sheets have their own archival page where you can view information quickly in table format. To view a complete list of fact sheets, click here or click the link in the header under the History > Publications tab.