Focusing on the evolution of U.S. Army shoulder patches from World War I to the Korean War, this comprehensive collection features over 600 illustrations of original insignia and period photographs. It highlights the significance of these patches as symbols of pride for servicemen. The reference section aids collectors in identifying patches from allies and former foes, with particular attention to theater-made designs. This volume stands out as an essential resource for enthusiasts and collectors, offering the most thorough exploration of the subject to date.
Beginning with the Civil War, the book chronicles the development of U.S. Army shoulder patches, culminating in their formal adoption during World War I. It features over 700 illustrations of original insignia and period photographs, capturing the significance of these symbols for servicemen. Covering the era from World War I to the Korean War, it serves as an essential reference for collectors, including a guide to identifying patches from allies and adversaries. This volume is part of a comprehensive multi-volume set, ideal for enthusiasts and historians alike.
In the aftermath of 9/11, in collusion with booming technological advancements, a new and more authoritarian form of governance is supplanting liberal democracy. The creation of the Security Industrial Complex an “internal security state-within-the-state” fueled by tech companies, private security firms, and the Intelligence Community to the tune of $120 billion a year — is intruding on civil liberties to an extent never before seen in our history. Politicians tolerate it; the average citizen at times welcomes it, thinking it is the way to keep the America safe in a time of uncertainty and terrorism. But how real is the terrorist threat, and is it worth the loss of our individual privacy? As a society, the author maintains, we have yet to comprehend the meaning of universal digital connection, its impact on our psychology, and its transformation of our government and society. America is at a crossroads in contending with our overreaction to terrorism, allowing the beginnings of a police state, and the erosion of our country from a “liberal democracy” to a “secure democracy” – one where government overreaches, tramples on civil liberties, and uses great advancements in technology to spy on the populace. Provided by publisher
