The Power & the Glory: An Illustrated History of the U.S. Military

by LIFE, Bob Dole (Introduction)

A colorful history of the United States military--Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines--presents more than one hundred illustrations and photographs covering everything from George Washington's Revolutionary War army to the war in Afghanistan. 30,000 first printing.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 14, 2002

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[Wasif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories fo war that happens in the United States and the heroes who fought for it. With war photos and information details about history.

[Karl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read. Cliff notes about the United States Military