Daily life of U.S. soldiers: from the American Revolution to the Iraq War

This ground-breaking work explores the lives of average soldiers from the American Revolution through the 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.- Provides readers with an understanding of the daily lives of soldiers in America's wars, greatly complementing more standard histories of battles and leaders- Offers a curated collection of primary sources for each conflict that illuminates the daily lives of US soldiers during wartime- Includes detailed bibliographies that offer many accessible sources needed by students and researchers looking to further explore the topics- Provides a comprehensive chronology for each conflict that helps readers to place it within the proper historical context- Spans nearly 250 years of national history from the American Revolution to the Afghanistan War