Almanac of American Military History [4 volumes]: 4 volumes

Throughout the United States's history—indeed, even before our nation was officially founded—military action has been critical to its development and direction. America's independence and freedom from foreign interference, as well as vast areas of land, came as a result of hard-fought—and costly—military conflicts and engagements against numerous adversaries. Without centuries of war, America would likely be a vastly different place today.