This title examines the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn that the army began during the Revolutionary War as the Continental army and has fought in many wars, including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Training at places such as Fort Benning, Georgia, and Fort Knox, Kentucky; the Army National Guard; the infantry; armored vehicles; artillery; helicopters; paratroopers; and special operations forces such as the Army Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, and Delta Force commandoes are discussed. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included.