{"product_id":"9781578597437","title":"The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book","description":"Author: Richard Estep\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781578597437\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 19 Jul 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of the United States military is the story of the countryitself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the uniquehistories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of theArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinatingguide!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military hasgrown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organizationand branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and nationalneeds. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to theWhats and Whys of the U.S. Military \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003elooks at each branch ofthe U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,including ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tis the U.S. military organized?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tdo the branches work together?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen\tdid the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the selection process like for Special Forces?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho\twas the Continental Army's first Commander in Chief?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tdoes the military rank structure function?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tdoes somebody become an Air Force officer?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\twas the \"Brown Water Navy\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the motto of the Coast Guard?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tmany bases does the military have?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the Marine Corps Hymn?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDid\tany Coast Guard vessels serve in combat?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\ttype of aircraft is Air Force One?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho\tsaid \"Retreat? Hell! We just got here!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho\twere the Buffalo Soldiers?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tare the Blue Angels?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the most challenging USAF plane to fly?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the origin of the Coast Guard \"racing stripe\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes\tthe Space Force have any operational bases?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow\tdid a mutiny help establish the United States Naval Academy?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the longest-serving personal weapon used by the American soldier?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tis the difference between a UAV and a drone?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat\tattack submarines does the Navy deploy?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho\tdefends the United States against cyberattacks and other digital\tthreats?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Forceare uniquely American, each in their own way. Learn what makes eachbranch special in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Armed Forces Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e!With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating to me isrichly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index addto its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920592289950,"sku":"ING-9781578597437","price":82.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781578597437.jpg?v=1782825246","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781578597437","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}