The volume profiles the leaders and the accomplishments of the U.S. Army from the beginning of its 226-year history to the present.

Part 1 List of Illustrations Part 2 Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Part 3 Preface Part 4 Abbreviations and Acronyms Part 5 Chronology Part 6 Introduction Part 7 THE DICTIONARY Part 8 Appendixes Chapter 9 1. Resolution of the Continental Congress Adopting of the Continental Army Chapter 10 2. Resolution of the Continental Congress Appointing George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Chapter 11 3. Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff of the Army Chapter 12 4. Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army Chapter 13 5. Sergeants Major of the Army Chapter 14 6. Campaigns of the United States Army Chapter 15 7. United States Army Casualties by War Chapter 16 8. United States Army Rank Insignia Part 17 Bibliography Part 18 About the Author