LIFE POWER & THE GLORY: An Illustrated History of the United States Military - Hardcover

This illustrative narrative of American bravery features photos of the army, navy, air force and marines fighting for liberty from the founding of the nation to the first Gulf War, including the work of Mathew Brady, Robert Capa and Larry Burrows.

The editors at LIFE vigorously carry on the traditions of excellence in photography, journalism and storytelling about our country and our world, which began with the founding of LIFE magazine in 1936 by editor and publisher Henry R. Luce. They have published books on a broad range of subjects, including New York Times bestsellers One Nation, LIFE Picture Puzzle and The American Journey of Barack Obama. The LIFE channel on TIME.com features LIFE's legendary photo archives. The acclaimed LIFE for iPad app reached #1 in 33 countries shortly after its November 2010 launch.