The Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps: The Backbone of the Army
Language: English
Published by United States Army, Center of Military History, 1989
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hopkins Books, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.Hopkins Books
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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First Hardcover edition, published by the Center of Military History, United States Army, 1989. Published to commemorate the 'Year of The NCO'. Traces the history of the NCO, from the early Republic through the wars and conflicts of American history. Follows changes in technology, strategy, tactics, and responsibilities. 236 pages, 9" x 11". Several color and b&w photos and illustrations throughout the book. Very sturdy textured green leatherette covered boards. US Army shield in gold on the front cover board, and title in gold on the spine. All lettering and design details are intact and not worn or rubbed. Very minor rubbing wear to the tips of the corners and at the edges of the head and heel of the spine panel. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean, and the binding is tight and square. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.
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- Title
- The Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps: The Backbone of the Army
- Author
- Arnold G Fisch, Jr (ed.), Robert K. Wright, Jr. (ed.)
- Publisher
- United States Army, Center of Military History
- Publication year
- 1989
- Condition
- Near fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0160678684
- ISBN 13
- 9780160678684
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 1,275 grams
- Dimensions
- 20.7 centimeters width by 26.77 centimeters height by 2.41 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- American History, History, Military History, World War II
New edition which updates the 1989 version which culminated the Center of Military History's contribution to the Year of the NCO Corps since 1775. Has added chapters on Desert Storm, the Army during the 1990s, the Army in Afghanistan, and a new epilogue to carry the story forward. Contains portraits of NCOs in action; and selected documents on responsibilities, professional status and specialist rank. Appendices include: evolution of NCO rank insignia, and a gallery of Noncommissioned Officer heroes. CMH 70-38. CMH Pub. 70-38. David W. Hogan, Jr., et al, general editors.
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