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History of Military Mobilization in the United States Army 1775-1945 (US Army, 1955) online; not copyright because it is a government publication. Leach, Douglas Edward. Flintlock and Tomahawk: New England in King Philip's War (1958) online; Lee, Wayne E. "Early American Ways of War: A New Reconnaissance, 1600–1815."
LDRSHIP. US Army Values poster. LDRSHIP is an acronym for the seven basic values of the United States Army: [1][2][3][4] L oyalty - bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other soldiers. D uty - Fulfill your obligations. R espect - Treat people as they should be treated.
The history of the United States Army began in 1775, as part of the United States Armed Forces. The Army's main responsibility has been in fighting land battles and military occupation. The Corps of Engineers also has a major role in controlling rivers inside the United States. The Continental Army was founded in response to a need for ...
The Camp Logan Mutiny, also known as the Houston riot of 1917, was a mutiny and riot by 156 soldiers from the all-black 24th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, taking place on August 23, 1917, in Houston, Texas. 118 soldiers were tried in three courts-martial; 110 were convicted, of whom 19 were executed; and 63 sentenced to life ...
The " Army on the Frontier " is a term applied to the activities of the United States Army stationed near the frontier settlements from the beginning of national existence until about 1890, the end of the settlers' frontier. The principal functions performed by the U.S. Army were: policing the frontier until the civil governments could maintain ...
An act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk of personal safety in the face of danger either on or off the job. [1] The Secretary of the Army Award for Valor was an award that acknowledged acts of heroism or bravery connected with a United States Army soldier or Army activity, or that in some way benefits the Army.
Courage (also called bravery, valour (British and Commonwealth English), or valor (American English)) is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valor is courage or bravery, especially in battle. Physical courage is bravery in the face of physical pain, hardship, even death, or threat of death ...
Zebulon Montgomery Pike (January 5, 1779 – April 27, 1813) was an American brigadier general and explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named. As a U.S. Army officer he led two expeditions through the Louisiana Purchase territory, first in 1805–1806 to reconnoiter the upper northern reaches of the Mississippi River, and then in 1806–1807 to explore the southwest to the fringes of ...