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100 1 a| McNaughton, James C.,e| author.=| ^A1136451;

245 14 a| The Army in the Pacific :b| a century of engagement /c| by James C. McNaughton.;

246 30 a| Century of engagement;

264 1 a| Washington, D.C. :b| Center of Military History, United States Army,c| 2012.;

300 a| vii, 91 pages :b| illustrations, maps ;c| 22 cm.;

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490 1 a| CMH pub. ;v| 70-120-1;

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505 0 a| An army for empire, 1898-1941 -- Pacific War and aftermath, 1941-1950 -- Hot and cold wars, 1950-1973 -- After Vietnam, 1973 to present.;

520 a| "Offers an overview of the Army's history in this rapidly changing region. It describes how the Army's involvement began with an expedition to seize Manila from Spain in 1898, which led to a protracted campaign against Philippine insurgents. When Japan attacked in 1941, the Army fought back as part of a joint and multinational team in some of the most far-reaching campaigns in history, after which the Army became responsible for post-conflict operations in Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, and the Philippines. During the Cold War, the Army fought hot wars in Korea and Vietnam. After the Vietnam War, the Army provided regional stability, a shield against aggression, and engagement with allies and partners as the region experienced unprecedented growth. This broad historical perspective reveals some enduring lessons: the vast distances and diversity of terrain and weather, the necessity for joint and multinational operations, and the need for a versatile, adaptive, and agile force"--Publisher's website.;

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The Army in the Pacific : a century of engagement / by James C. McNaughton.

Author/creator	McNaughton, James C. author.
Other author	Center of Military History publisher.
Format	Book
Publication	Washington, D.C. : Center of Military History, United States Army, 2012.
Description	vii, 91 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Subjects	United States. Army--History. Military art and science--Pacific Ocean. United States--History, Military. Pacific Ocean.

Portion of title	Century of engagement
Series	CMH pub. ; 70-120-1 CMH pub 70-120-1. ^A236329
Contents	An army for empire, 1898-1941 -- Pacific War and aftermath, 1941-1950 -- Hot and cold wars, 1950-1973 -- After Vietnam, 1973 to present.
Abstract	"Offers an overview of the Army's history in this rapidly changing region. It describes how the Army's involvement began with an expedition to seize Manila from Spain in 1898, which led to a protracted campaign against Philippine insurgents. When Japan attacked in 1941, the Army fought back as part of a joint and multinational team in some of the most far-reaching campaigns in history, after which the Army became responsible for post-conflict operations in Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, and the Philippines. During the Cold War, the Army fought hot wars in Korea and Vietnam. After the Vietnam War, the Army provided regional stability, a shield against aggression, and engagement with allies and partners as the region experienced unprecedented growth. This broad historical perspective reveals some enduring lessons: the vast distances and diversity of terrain and weather, the necessity for joint and multinational operations, and the need for a versatile, adaptive, and agile force"--Publisher's website.
General note	"First printing"--t.p. verso.
General note	Shipping list no.: 2013-0089-P.
Issued in other form	Online version: McNaughton, James C. Army in the Pacific
GPO item number	0344
Govt. docs number	D 114.2:P 11/3 D 114.2:P 11/2

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