Five Years Of The War Department Following The War With Spain, 1899-1903 (1904)

""Five Years of the War Department: Following the War with Spain, 1899-1903"" is a historical book written by Elihu Root and published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of the United States War Department's activities during the five years following the Spanish-American War, which ended in 1898. Root, who served as the Secretary of War during this period, provides a comprehensive overview of the department's efforts to modernize and reorganize the military, including the establishment of the General Staff and the development of new technologies and tactics. The book also covers the department's involvement in the Philippine-American War, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and other conflicts during this time. Root's writing is informative and insightful, providing readers with a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the United States military during this critical period in its history. Overall, ""Five Years of the War Department"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the United States military and its role in shaping the nation's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.