Book
The United States Coast Guard and national defense : a history from World War I to the present / Thomas P. Ostrom ; foreword by Commander Gary M. Thomas.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780786464807 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0786464801 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xiii, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-254) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- The Coast Guard: 1790 to World War I -- World War II on land, sea, and air -- Korea: the forgotten Cold War conflict -- The Cold War from America to Vietnam -- Logistics and tactics in Indochina -- Cold War, terror, and interdiction -- National defense on the Great Lakes -- National disasters and the War on Terror -- Coast Guard aviation and national defense -- Homeland security -- The Coast Guard in Kosovo, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf -- Port security, pirates, and commandos -- Budgets, assets, missions, and training -- The Arctic and national security --The Coast Guard heritage -- Appendix A: Team Coast Guard and commandants to 1990 -- Appendix B: Team Coast Guard and commandants, 1990 to 2010 -- Appendix C: Always ready: Coast Guard personnel. |
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| Subject: | United States. Coast Guard > History. Coastal surveillance > United States > History. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | VG 53 .O887 2012 | 30543388 | General Collection | Available | - |
CHOICE_Magazine Review
The United States Coast Guard and National Defense : A History from World War I to the Present
CHOICE
Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
Ostrom, a former member of the US Coast Guard Reserve and a retired history instructor at Rochester Community College in Minnesota, delivers a brief history of the Coast Guard from WW I through 2010. The book is structured according to both mission and chronology, covering the Coast Guard's role in WW II, Korea, Vietnam, and the war on terror. Other chapters discuss Coast Guard aviation, training, port security, and the fight against piracy, as well as the Coast Guard's role in homeland security. Ostrom includes appendixes covering "Team Coast Guard," 1900-2010, and a section briefly detailing careers of several Coast Guard personnel to highlight their geographic, racial, and economic diversity as well as their success. Structured and written like an official service history, Ostrom's volume offers a solid overview of this often-overlooked service. Summing Up: Recommended. General collections, university and public libraries. W. T. Allison Georgia Southern University
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