Huchthausen, Peter, 1939

America's splendid little wars : a short history of U.S. military engagements; 1975-2000 / Short history of U.S. military engagements; 1975-2000 Peter Huchthausen. - New York : Viking, 2003. - xv, 254 p. [8] plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references( p.[231]-239 )and index.

Gerald R. Ford: Rebounding Against Piracy--- James E. Carter, Jr.: Choosing military action--- Ronald W. Reagan ; Lashing Out--- George H. W. Bush: Using a Big Stick--- Intervention in Somalia--- William J. Clinton: On the edge of the Balkans.

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Intervention (International law)--History--20th century.
Presidents--History--United States--20th century.


United States--History, Military--20th century.
United States--Military policy.

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