Handy Armed Forces Answer Book

The story of the United States military is the story of the country

itself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the unique

histories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of the

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,

and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinating

guide!

From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,

to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military has

grown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organization

and branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and national

needs. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the

Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch of

the U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,

including ...





How

is the U.S. military organized?



How

do the branches work together?



When

did the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force?



What

is the selection process like for Special Forces?



Who

was the Continental Army's first Commander in Chief?



How

does the military rank structure function?



How

does somebody become an Air Force officer?



What

was the "Brown Water Navy"?



What

is the motto of the Coast Guard?



How

many bases does the military have?



What

is the Marine Corps Hymn?



Did

any Coast Guard vessels serve in combat?



What

type of aircraft is Air Force One?



Who

said "Retreat? Hell! We just got here!"



Who

were the Buffalo Soldiers?



What

are the Blue Angels?



What

is the most challenging USAF plane to fly?



What

is the origin of the Coast Guard "racing stripe"?



Does

the Space Force have any operational bases?



How

did a mutiny help establish the United States Naval Academy?



What

is the longest-serving personal weapon used by the American soldier?



What

is the difference between a UAV and a drone?



What

attack submarines does the Navy deploy?



Who

defends the United States against cyberattacks and other digital

threats?



The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force

are uniquely American, each in their own way. Learn what makes each

branch special in The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book!

With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating to me is

richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add

to its usefulness.