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A history of innovation [electronic resource] : U.S. Army adaptation in war and peace / Jon T. Hoffman, general editor.

Hoffman, Jon T., 1955- (Added Author). Center of Military History. (Added Author).

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 171 pages) : illustrations (some color)
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Center of Military History, U.S. Army : 2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
FDLP Pilot Project record.
Title from PDF title screen (Army.mil, viewed Apr. 27, 2010).
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword. -- Contributors. -- Acknowledgments. -- Introduction. -- 1.M1 Garand rifle. -- 2. Radar. -- 3. The Benning revolution. -- 4. Air observation posts. -- 5. Armored force organization. -- 6. The tank destroyer. -- 7. The bazooka. -- 8. Upgunning the amphibian tank. -- 9. Conquering the hedgerows. -- 10. Special patrol groups. -- 11. Airmobility. -- 12. Airborne radio direction finding. -- 13. Artillery speed shifter. -- 14. National Training Center. -- Conclusion. -- Suggested readings. -- Index.
Subject: United States. Army > Drill and tactics > History > 20th century.
United States. Army > Equipment > History > 20th century.
Military weapons > United States > History > 20th century.
History of innovation.