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2024 Columbia Empire of Liberty: A Global History of the U.S. Military student:

“Prof. Neer’s experience of living and working overseas adds an international approach to the subject. I think every American should be in his class to understand how the U.S. as a colony arrives as a leading country in the world.”

2024 Columbia Empire of Liberty: A Global History of the U.S. Military students:

“This is a great course. The reading load is heavy but the books are very interesting. Professor Neer’s PowerPoint lectures are brilliant and he facilitates interesting class discussions.”

“A comprehensive, all-around learning experience of the Global History of the U.S. Military. It covered the part of the history that few people would talk about and know. Our class is extremely interesting, and I learned a lot about the history of US military.”

“The course on the history of the United States military offers a comprehensive overview of key events, conflicts, and developments from the Revolutionary War to the present day. It goes beyond surface-level information, encouraging students to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of historical events. By fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, the course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of United States military history. I would strongly recommend taking this course!”

“Born a hero, it lives a pariah”

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Times Literary Supplement Cover Review. Journal of Military History double review. Mother Jones Best Books of 2013. San Francisco Chronicle 100 Recommended Books of 2013. Times Higher Education Best Books of 2013

Robert Neer (2013 paperback 2015). Napalm,An American Biography. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.