Many influential figures have thought of American power primarily in military terms, but one notable example is General Douglas MacArthur. As a military strategist and commander, MacArthur was deeply invested in the idea of military strength as the foundation of American power and influence in the world. He believed in the importance of a strong military force to protect American interests and maintain global supremacy.
it transformed spain into society primarily concerned with military power
Through military power
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They provided fresh troops
There are no dissenting judges as to the power of the American military. From the president being the commander-in-Chief to the Congress controlling the budget and funding, the military is subject to civilian control.
defeating the greatest military power in the world
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With the victory over the Spanish in the Spanish American, the US became a world power for the first time.
Before WW2 America was an economic power but not a military one, when America got engaged they buffed up their military A LOT, by the end of the war America lead an economic and military power, they became the arsenel of democracy
Wilson used US Military force to support General Venustiano Carranza , rather against his will, in his struggles to gain and maintain power.
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