Council of War: a History of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1942-1991 A History of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1942-1991 |
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| Editor:
| Defense Dept. (U.S.),
National Defense University (U.S.) Staff, |
| Author:
| Rearden, Steven L. |
| Preface by:
| Rearden, Steven L. |
| Foreword by:
| Shortal, John F. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-16-091223-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | United States Government Printing Office
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| Imprint: | Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, & Air Force |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $70.00 |
Book Description:
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The history of the Joint Chief of Staff parallels the emergence of the United States
in a great-power role and the growing demands that those responsibilities placed on
American policymakers and military planners.
This narrative traces the role and influence of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff from their creation in 1942 through the end of...
More Description
The history of the Joint Chief of Staff parallels the emergence of the United States
in a great-power role and the growing demands that those responsibilities placed on
American policymakers and military planners.
This narrative traces the role and influence of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff from their creation in 1942 through the end of the Cold War in 1991. it is,
first and foremost, a history of events and their impact on national policy..
This book, written from a combination of primary and secondary sources, seeks to
fill that void. An overview, it highlights the involvement of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
in the policy process and in key events and decisions.