This volume serves as a comprehensive bibliographic reference tool designed to organize and evaluate the vast array of literature and archival materials concerning the history of the United States military. Editors Donald J. Dalessio and Robin Higham curate a structured collection of annotations that assist researchers, historians, and students in navigating the complex landscape of American defense studies. By providing critical evaluations alongside complete publishing data, the text functions as a systematic guide for locating primary and secondary sources across diverse military sub-disciplines.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for academic researchers and military historians requiring a structured entry point into archival and secondary literature. The systematic organization and inclusion of evaluative annotations suggest a high level of utility for those conducting rigorous historical inquiry within the field of American military affairs.