From Student to Warrior: A Military History of The College of William and Mary

Kale, Wilford

Verlag: Botetourt Press, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2017

Beschreibung

New condition forest green boards with gold front cover and spine lettering contained in a new condition non price-clipped photographic dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; Author's Note; Foreword by General David D. McKiernan (USA - Ret); Introduction; Afterword; Acknowledgments; Roll Call; Appendix A: Presidents of the College of William and Mary; Appendix B: College of William and Mary Professors of Military Science; Appendix C: Military Memorials in the Sir Christopher Wren Building; Appendix D: William and Mary Flag Officers - Generals and Admirals since 1898; Appendix E: Presidential Visits to William And Mary and Environs; Endnotes; Bibliography; Illustration Credits; and Index. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs, black-and-white drawings, and photographic front and rear endpapers. "For more than three hundred years, the College of William and Mary has fostered civil service along with high academic standards. One of the clearest indications of this commitment is the long-standing military tradition. From the organization of pre-Revolutionary War militia units to support of a World War II Chaplains' School to establishment of modern ROTC programs, college students and faculty have prepared to defend their country and beliefs. Well known for its alumni who rose to political and judicial prominence, the college can also take pride in the number of graduates who have become high-ranking and influential military officers. These include generals, admirals, and a secretary of defense - all dedicated to the service of their country. In this illustrated volume, Wilford Kale melds the strands of administrative challenges, military strategy, and educational theory into a cohesive account that keeps individuals at the forefront. Throughout the book, insightful vignettes explore the stories of men and women who bravely served. Kale deftly traces the development of the citizen-soldier - from militia to active duty to reservist - and analyzes the college's response to war-related challenges it has faced over the centuries. Although most colleges and universities experienced declining enrollment during the conflicts of the twentieth century, no other suffered similar 18th- and 19th-century destruction. No other school was successively occupied by both armies during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Ultimately, From Student to Warrior is a uniquely American story of the blending of education and public service." - from the inner front jacket flap. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 008124

Bibliografische Details

Titel: From Student to Warrior: A Military History ...

Verlag: Botetourt Press, Williamsburg, Virginia

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017

Einband: Hardcover

Illustrator: Wood, Tamian (cover and interior design)

Zustand: New

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New