America's Duty

America's Duty: As Shown By Our Military History, Its Facts And Fallacies is a book written by Leonard Wood and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive examination of the military history of the United States, and it seeks to demonstrate how that history has shaped America's role in the world. Wood, a retired United States Army general and former governor of Cuba, draws on his extensive experience in the military to provide a detailed analysis of the country's military past.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in American military history. Wood begins with the Revolutionary War and continues through the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I. He also discusses the military campaigns against Native Americans and the conflicts with Mexico and other countries.Throughout the book, Wood provides a critical analysis of the successes and failures of American military strategy. He examines the factors that led to victories and defeats, and he discusses the impact of political decisions on military operations. Wood also addresses popular myths and misconceptions about American military history, such as the idea that the United States has always been a peaceful nation.Overall, America's Duty is a detailed and insightful examination of the role of the military in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the country's military past and its impact on the present day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.