Newell, himself with nearly three decades of service to the U.S. Army, provides readers with a brief introduction to the people and events that have made the U.S. Army the strongest military force in the world. The volume profiles the leaders and the accomplishments of the U.S. Army from the beginning of its 226-year history to the present. Entries include: o Top military and civilian leaders o Notable enemies o Logistics/weaponry o Significant wars Includes a listing of the army casualties by war, as well as lists detailing the total number of those who served in the army, the number of army battle deaths, as well as war injuries. Several appendices accompany the dictionary, covering topics such as the resolution of the Continental Congress adopting the Continental Army, the appointment of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief, and campaigns where the U.S. Army has been involved.

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