Unlike most histories of the National Guard, Jerry Cooper's Citizens as Soldiers: A History of the North Dakota National Guard examines the Guard not merely in its wartime context or in terms of military actions in which it has engaged but also as an integral element in the growth and development of community in the American West. From the Guard's early incarnations as social clubs or lodges, where members dressed in uniform, paraded, and held dances, through its gritty service in the Philippines and beyond, Cooper shows ...
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Unlike most histories of the National Guard, Jerry Cooper's Citizens as Soldiers: A History of the North Dakota National Guard examines the Guard not merely in its wartime context or in terms of military actions in which it has engaged but also as an integral element in the growth and development of community in the American West. From the Guard's early incarnations as social clubs or lodges, where members dressed in uniform, paraded, and held dances, through its gritty service in the Philippines and beyond, Cooper shows how membership in the Guard and later in the Air National Guard helped forge bonds of local, regional, and national identity.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 476 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
North Dakota State University, Institute for
Published:
c1986
Language:
English
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12510043822
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Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0911042334. Presentation copy: "To Mac Coffman, good friend and example. Jerry Cooper." (Signed on the title page). Signed and dated (Aug 25, 1987) on the front fly-leaf by military historian and author Dr. Edward M. Coffman. Foreword by Dr. Edward M. Coffman. Illustrated by black-and-white photographs and maps. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The dust jacket has minor chipping and rubbing at the spine ends and corners. Fine condition in a very good + dust jacket. Autographed letter in the author's hand is also laid in as well as a review.; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; vii, 447, xvii pages; Signed by Author.
