Veterans and America

Name: Veterans and America
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From the Revolution to Today

professor Michael D. Gambone (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, USA)

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Rowman & Littlefield
11 December 2025

Military history; Military veterans

Series: American Ways

A concise history of America's relationship with its veterans, from the Revolution and Civil War to Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Millions of veterans live among us and are part of one the largest social groups in America. They have redefined civil rights, activism, and public policy for our entire history. Their stories are our stories.

Veterans and America: From the Revolution to Today examines four hundred years of military service, social recognition, activism, and public policy. Michael D. Gambone addresses the evolving nature of military service from the colonial era to our contemporary global contingency operations and the concurrent relationship between veterans and American society as a whole. He illustrates the nature of military service and its impact on veterans, from the American Revolution to Vietnam and the “Forever Wars” of today, and explores veterans’ social standing in American society to understand its impact on how the country sees and recognizes military service.

Highlighting veterans’ relevance to politics, culture, social reform, economics, and more, Gambone ultimately argues for public policy reform to understand how military service is compensated and to mitigate the impact of that service on individual veterans. From the first piecemeal efforts of individual colonies to the massive national safety net first constructed by the 1944 G.I. Bill, the country must do better for those who have nobly served it. An essential read for anyone interested in veterans’ affairs and their evolving struggles through centuries of American history.

By: professor Michael D. Gambone (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania USA)
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781538186633
ISBN 10: 1538186632
Series: American Ways
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 11 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter One: The Revolutionary War Chapter Two: The Early Republic Chapter Three: The Civil War Chapter Four: American Empire Chapter Five: The Great War Chapter Six: The Interwar Period Chapter Seven: World War II Chapter Eight: The Cold War Chapter Nine: Vietnam Chapter Ten: The All-Volunteer Military Chapter Eleven: September 11th and Afterward Conclusions Bibliographic Essay Index About the Author

Michael D. Gambone, PhD, is the author of eight books, including Long Journeys Home: American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam (2017) and The Greatest Generation Comes Home: The Veteran in American Society (2005). He is currently a professor of history at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2006, he deployed to Iraq as a Department of the Army contractor and served in the city of Mosul.

Reviews for Veterans and America: From the Revolution to Today

Michael Gambone’s expertise shines in this meticulously researched and compelling journey through the history of American veterans from the Revolution to today. Gambone skillfully traces the evolving definition of citizenship, the ever-shifting societal perceptions of those who served, and the efforts of veterans themselves to advocate for pensions, medical care, and the recognition they so richly deserve. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex and profound role veterans have played—and continue to play—in shaping the American narrative. -- Angela M. Riotto, Defense Security Cooperation University