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History of the United States Army


U.S. Army | America's First National Institution

From its founding in 1775, the US Army has defended freedom older than the nation itself. ... The Army has been the shield of our nation, democracy and way of ...

United States Army - Wikipedia

The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated ...

United States Army | History, Generals, Battles, Flag, Structure, & Facts

In the early months of the American Revolution, the first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Second ...

U.S. Army | America's First National Institution

Since its official establishment, June 14, 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the ...

History of the Army - Rutgers ROTC

On 14 June 1775, The Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the 13 unified American colonies to fight the forces of Britain.

History of the United States Army - Wikipedia

Personnel strength · 1775–1783: 17,000 (Continental Army without militias) · 1784: 700 (First American Regiment) · 1793: 5,100 (Legion of the United States) ...

June 14: The Birthday of the US Army

The military systems in place during the 18th century greatly contributed to the military origins of the United States. During this period, Europe conducted a ...

The History and Roles of the US Army - Military.com

Originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia force into the ...

United States Army History | U.S. Government Bookstore

The U.S. Army was established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775 to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in ...

U.S. Army founded | June 14, 1775 | HISTORY

U.S. Army founded. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorizes the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one ...

The History of the Department of Defense

After the Revolution, it would be known as the U.S. Army. a revolutionary battle. OCTOBER 13, 1775. The Continental Congress votes to create the Continental ...

National Museum of the United States Army

The National Museum of the United States Army celebrates over 245 years of Army history and honors our nation's Soldiers—past, present and future ...

The Birth of the United States Air Force

A War Department reorganization on March 9, 1942, created three autonomous U.S. Army Commands: Army Ground Forces, Services of Supply (later, in 1943, Army ...

History of the U.S. Army Center of Military History

In March 1918, a Historical Branch was founded under the auspices of the War Plans Division of the General Staff. The Branch intended to publish a 65-volume ...

History of the United States Army

History of the United States Army ; 1812-1815 ; Indian Wars - Continued. 1817-1863 ; Seminole Wars (Georgia and Florida). 1817-1818 & 1842-1858 ; Black Hawk War ( ...

US Military History

The U.S. military formed on June 14, 1775, during the American Revolution with the country's first formal fighting force, the Continental Army. The Revolution ...

"The United States Army: 1775 - 1899" - A History of Heroes - YouTube

THE UNITED STATES MILITARY: A HISTORY OF HEROES - "The United States Army: 1775 - 1899" - bringing to life with vivid recreations and sound ...

History of the US Army - Notable Events, Wars, Flag, Creed, Seal

I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, ...

The American Expeditionary Forces | A World at War

On April 6, 1917, when the United States declared war against Germany, the nation had a standing army of 127,500 officers and soldiers. By the end of the war, ...

History of West Point | United States Military Academy West Point

Situated in West Point, New York, the Academy was initially founded by President Thomas Jefferson to train officers for the rapidly expanding army.