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The National Guard and Reserve A Reference Handbook
Michael D. Doubler
Foreword by Lewis Sorley
Book Code: C9325
ISBN: 0-275-99325-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99325-2
244 pages, photos; tables
Praeger Security International Academic Cloth
Publication: 8/30/2008
List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: Citizen-soldiers have played one of the most important roles in providing an integral part to the United States national defense system. From the earliest founding of the American militia in 1636, to the participation of National Guard and Reserve forces in today's war on terror, citizen-soldiers have come forward during national emergencies to provide necessary defense. The defense system of America has always had a need for citizen roles in the military, which have become the foundation for the National Guard and Reserve. These men and women have contributed greatly to their country in times of military action, especially in their roles since the attacks of September 11, 2001. This book provides groundbreaking information on the contributions of these citizen-soldiers, and gives first-hand account biographies from the men and women that help serve America. The members of the National Guard and Reserve have become essential to the nation's first line of defense in both Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years. No other book provides the extensive information and history that has shaped this crucial extension of the American defense system. From their creation in 1636 to the continual effort they provide for the United States, the citizen-soldier has played an integral part in shaping the history of America's defense system. Through their active participation, the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve, provide the necessary manpower that is needed to defend the nation. They have come forward not only during times of war but in national emergencies and in their daily lives as well. This work provides factual articles and interpretive essays to help examine the development of the citizen-soldier in times of war and peace. Continually, it covers the importance of the National Guard and Reserve from early colonial times through the current war in Iraq. Doubler provides a human dimension of the citizen-soldier through seven biographical sketches of key individuals. In addition, a separate section contains extracts of the key legislation that has shaped the National Guard and Reserves along with an annotated chronology and bibliography for reference. No other reference handbook provides this thorough of an examination of the National Guard and Reserve, including groundbreaking information on the roles and missions of these men and women in the war on terror since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • PART I
  • Chapter 1: The National Guard and Reserve Today
  • Chapter 2: The Citizen-Soldier in the Nations Defense
  • Chapter 3: The National Guard
  • Chapter 4: The Army Reserve
  • Chapter 5: The Navy and Marine Corps Reserve
  • Chapter 6: The Air Force Reserve
  • Chapter 7: The Coast Guard Reserve
  • Chapter 8: The Guard and Reserve in the War on Terrorism
  • Chapter 9: The Road Ahead
  • PART II Citizen-Soldier Biographies
  • PART III Key Guard and Reserve Legislation
  • Chronology
  • Glossary
  • Annotated Bibliography
LC Card Number: 2008019972
LCC Class: UA42
Dewey Class: 355
PDF Catalogs:
PSI Catalog Fall 2008.pdf
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