United States Military History and Organization from the Revolution to the Spanish American War, Wagner Kelley Jerrold, 1899

Army and Navy

First Edition

Wagner, Arthur L.; Kelley, [Assistant Adjutant-General]; Jerrold, J.D. The United States Army and Navy: From the Era of the Revolution to the Close of the Spanish-American War, 1899, presenting a comprehensive late nineteenth-century account of American military development, with direct relevance to the study of warfare, institutional organization, and expansion of U.S. military power. The work surveys major conflicts including the Revolutionary War, Mexican War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War, situating the latter within a period of overseas engagement and changing strategic priorities. It also provides detailed treatment of military structure, including administrative divisions, pay systems, and operational organization within the Army, alongside parallel developments in the Navy. Naval sections address earlier conflicts such as the War of 1812 and engagements with Tripoli and France, as well as contemporary actions including Manila Bay and Santiago de Cuba, reflecting the emergence of the United States as a naval power at the close of the nineteenth century.

Wagner, Arthur L.; Kelley; Jerrold, J.D. The United States Army and Navy: From the Era of the Revolution to the Close of the Spanish-American War; with Accounts of Their Organization, Administration, and Duties. Akron, Ohio: The Werner Company, 1899. First edition. Oblong folio measuring approximately 18 x 13.5 inches, illustrated with 43 full-color lithographic plates on heavy stock, comprising 25 army subjects and 18 navy subjects, each accompanied by descriptive text on protective tissue guards. The plates depict soldiers, officers, and marines in uniform, battlefield scenes, and naval vessels including battleships and cruisers, providing visual representation of personnel, equipment, and engagements across multiple conflicts.

Single oblong folio volume in dark blue cloth with gilt title on the front board. Light wear to edges of spine and boards; text and plates clean and well-preserved; overall very good condition. A large-format illustrated survey of United States military history and organization at the close of the nineteenth century.

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Price: $650.00