After America's First Battles: 1861-2008

After America’s First Battles analyzes how the U.S. military adapts after first contact—on the battlefield and across the force—and why those adjustments determine who wins, who survives, and who doesn’t.

America’s first battles and their outcomes—win or lose—are well known. And all of the nation’s military institutions have historically responded to the challenges wrought by the wars that followed. From tactical adjustments on the battlefield to sweeping institutional changes, Hospodor and ...