Court-Martial: How Military Justice Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond

Name: Court-Martial: How Military Justice Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond
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Book Synopsis: A timely, provocative account of how military justice has shaped American society since the nation’s beginnings. Historian and former soldier Chris Bray tells the sweeping story of military justice from the earliest days of the republic to contemporary arguments over using military courts to try foreign terrorists or soldiers accused of sexual assault. Stretching from the American Revolution to 9/11, Court-Martial recounts the stories of famous American court-martials, including those involving President Andrew Jackson, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, and Private Eddie Slovik. Bray explores how encounters of freed slaves with the military justice system during the Civil War anticipated the civil rights movement, and he explains how the Uniform Code of Military Justice came about after World War II.With a great eye for narrative, Bray hones in on the human elements of these stories, from Revolutionary-era militiamen demanding the right to participate in political speech as citizens, to black soldiers risking their lives during the Civil War to demand fair pay, to the struggles over the court-martial of Lieutenant William Calley and the events of My Lai during the Vietnam War. Throughout, Bray presents readers with these unvarnished voices and his own perceptive commentary. Military justice may be separate from civilian justice, but it is thoroughly entwined with American society. As Bray reminds us, the history of American military justice is inextricably the history of America, and Court-Martial powerfully documents the many ways that the separate justice system of the armed forces has served as a proxy for America’s ongoing arguments over equality, privacy, discrimination, security, and liberty.

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Discover the gripping history of American military justice in "Court-Martial: How Military Justice Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond" by renowned historian and former soldier Chris Bray. From the birth of the nation to current debates surrounding military courts, this timely and provocative account unveils the profound influence of military justice on American society.

Through captivating narratives, Bray delves into famous court-martials involving iconic figures such as President Andrew Jackson, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, and Private Eddie Slovik. These compelling stories reveal how the encounters of freed slaves with the military justice system during the Civil War foreshadowed the civil rights movement. Bray also sheds light on the origins of the Uniform Code of Military Justice after World War II.

With a keen focus on the human elements, Bray brilliantly illuminates the struggles faced by Revolutionary-era militiamen fighting for their political speech rights, black soldiers risking their lives for fair pay during the Civil War, and the controversial court-martial of Lieutenant William Calley and the atrocities of My Lai during the Vietnam War. The author presents a raw and unfiltered perspective through unvarnished voices and insightful commentary.

Military justice, though separate from civilian justice, is deeply intertwined with American society. "Court-Martial" powerfully demonstrates how the unique justice system of the armed forces has served as a reflection of America's ongoing debates on equality, privacy, discrimination, security, and liberty. As you immerse yourself in this compelling narrative, you'll gain a fresh understanding of the intertwined history of American military justice and the nation itself.

Don't miss this thought-provoking exploration that brings to light the hidden stories of military justice. Get your copy of "Court-Martial: How Military Justice Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond" today and delve into the captivating world of America's military past.

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