Promotional Information

Examines the growth of the military and nationalism during a period of intense rivalry between Argentina and Chile.

Table of Contents

Preface The Frontier in Argentine History The Frontier Dispute The Conquest of the Desert The Economic Progress of Argentina and Chile The Armed Forces of Argentina The Armed Forces of Chile Conflict, Arbitration, and Solution Conclusions Glossary of Spanish Terms Bibliography Index

About the Author

GEORGE v. RAUCH is an editor and correspondent for various magazines, including Avions, Jets, and Soldiers and Raids. Dr. Rauch has been an officer in the U.S. military.

Reviews

"The book is at its best in its review of the rise of modern militaries in the two countries and of the evolution of their military discord....[a] very good overview of Argentine-Chilean military relations--the best of its kind in English for this period."-The Journal of Military History

?The book is at its best in its review of the rise of modern militaries in the two countries and of the evolution of their military discord....[a] very good overview of Argentine-Chilean military relations--the best of its kind in English for this period.?-The Journal of Military History