"An extremely interesting and important subject, Marine Corps history should not be studied or portrayed in a vacuum. Therefore, in addition to strictly Marine Corps matters, attention herein has been given, where necessary and appropriate, to diplomatic, maritime, naval, military, aviation, geographical, political, economic, social, intellectual, scientific, technological, organizational, administrative, and personal history"--Explanatory notes.

From forts to blockhouses, garrison houses to trading posts, stations to presidios, missions to ranches and towns, this work provides a history of the primary fortifications established during 400 tumultuous years in what would become the United States of America. Under each state's heading, this substantial volume contains alphabetized entries with information regarding each structure's history. The earliest forts established by the Danes, Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Swedes and Mexicans and by the temporary appearance of the Russians are listed. The colonial American forts, many of which were previously established by the European powers, are covered in detail. Beginning with the American Revolution, each of the American military fortifications, militia forts, settlers' forts and blockhouses is listed and described. Helpful appendices list Civil War defenses (and military hospitals) of Washington, D.C.; Florida Seminole Indian war forts; Pony Express depots; Spanish missions and presidios; and twentieth-century U.S. forts, posts, bases, and stations. A chronology of conflicts that paralleled the growth of the United States is also provided, offering insight into the historical context of fort construction.

A PORTRAIT OF THE STARS & STRIPES I & II: factual, exciting & engrossing chronicle of the Armed Forces of the United States. Vol. I covers all conflicts from the American Revolution through WWI, including the undeclared war with France, Mexican War, Indian campaigns & Spanish American War. Important Lists include: Union & Confederate Generals (year of West Point graduation if attended & highest rank attained); Medal of Honor Recipients; Prominent Union Naval Officers & Union Vessels participating in major sea battles. A PORTRAIT OF THE STARS & STRIPES II continues the saga of Old Glory & chronicles the U.S. Armed Forces subsequent to WWI through the termination of WWII. Follow the Stars & Stripes through the pre-war island campaigns. Travel with the Yanks when they return "Over There," from the anguish at Pearl Harbor to Rome & Berlin & beyond to Tokyo on a daily basis (three major theaters). Lists include: U.S. Generals (West Point 1880-1939, non-W.P. 1900-1945); Chief Naval Officers, Chief Army Officers; U.S. Admirals (Annapolis 1878-1934); Commandants U.S.M.C.; U.S.M.C. Generals active duty Aug. 1945; Battle Casualty Figures: Army - by theater, campaign, division, rank; Navy - by campaign; Marine - by campaign; Medal Of Honor Recipients (1919-1945) - most recipients both volumes, cross referenced in text. Also, both volumes contain a chapter on proper care of Old Glory; A PORTRAIT OF THE STARS & STRIPES I & II is packed with useful & difficult to find reference material. Both volumes have been checked by Military Historians for accuracy. Teachers & Military Historians find both volumes incomparable reference tools as well as exciting reading. They are books for people who get tears in their eyes when the flag goes by. Invest in both volumes which will come to be known as Your "Military Sidekicks."

This book "provides a comprehensive listing of the book-length works published from 1962 to 1973 that are relevant to the study of American history [and is] organized into a subject classification system. This bibliography gives access to over 50,000 works on the history, the geography, and the political, social, and economic aspects of the United States, its people, its government, and its institutions. The entries cover the entire area now within the United States or under its jurisdiction, ranging from prehistoric times to 1973"--Introd.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.