The Army Historical Foundation Book 2001 Beaux Arts Military History Coffee Table - Green Leatherette With Gold Medallion

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Discover the complete story of the United States Army in this magnificent 2001 first edition from The Army Historical Foundation. … Read more Discover the complete story of the United States Army in this magnificent 2001 first edition from The Army Historical Foundation. Published in the prestigious Beaux Arts Edition, this oversized coffee table book chronicles over 225 years of American military history from the Revolutionary War through the turn of the millennium.

This comprehensive military history features 352 pages of riveting content edited by Brigadier General Harold W. Nelson (Editor-in-Chief), Major General Bruce Jacobs (AUS), and Colonel Raymond K. Bluhm Jr. (USA). The book combines detailed historical essays with spectacular full-color and vintage photography, historical recruiting posters, paintings, and rare archival images that bring America's Army to life.

The distinctive green leatherette binding features an impressive raised gold-colored United States Army seal medallion on the cover, making this not just a reference work but a display piece worthy of any military collection or library.

**Contents Include:**
- Complete chronological history from 1775 to 2000
- Major battles and campaigns across all American conflicts
- Evolution of Army tactics, technology, and organization
- Personal stories of soldiers throughout history
- Illustrated timeline of Army historical events
- Equipment, weapons, and vehicle development
- Leadership profiles and military strategy
- Index and suggested reading list

This volume was published for Barnes & Noble by Hugh Lauter Levin Associates in collaboration with The Army Historical Foundation, making it an authoritative source on U.S. Army history.

**Specifications:**
- **Dimensions:** 13.1 x 9.6 x 1.6 inches
- **Pages:** 352
- **Publisher:** The Army Historical Foundation / Hugh Lauter Levin Associates
- **Publication Year:** 2001
- **Edition:** Beaux Arts Edition, First Edition
- **ISBN:** 0883633434
- **Binding:** Hardcover with cloth-covered boards and raised metal Army seal
- **Illustrator:** Lori S. Malkin
- **Format:** Large format coffee table book

Perfect for military historians, veterans, active service members, Army families, or anyone interested in American military history. An exceptional gift or addition to any military book collection.



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## ABOUT THE EDITORS:

**Brigadier General Harold W. Nelson, USA (Ret.)** served as Editor-in-Chief and was president of the Army Historical Foundation at the time of publication. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1963), General Nelson served as an artillery officer in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany. In 1989, he became the Chief of Military History for the U.S. Army and also taught on the faculty at West Point. His distinguished career and scholarly expertise made him uniquely qualified to oversee this comprehensive history.

**Major General Bruce Jacobs, AUS** and **Colonel Raymond K. Bluhm Jr., USA** served as Graphics Editor, bringing their combined military experience and editorial expertise to ensure historical accuracy and compelling visual presentation throughout the volume. See less