Comprehensive in scope, A Military History of Texas provides the first single-volume military history of Texas, from pre-Columbian clashes between Native American tribes to the establishment of the United States Space Force as the newest branch of the nation’s military in the 21st century. Loyd Uglow ties the various engrossing aspects of Texas military history into one unified experience.

Chapters cover topics of warfare in Texas before the Europeans, Spanish military activities, revolutions against Spain and then Mexico, Texas and Texans in the Mexican War, the Civil War in Texas, the Texas Rangers, border warfare during the Mexican revolution of 1910-1920, Texas and the world wars, and the modern military in Texas. Brief explanations of military terminology and practice, as well as parallels between Texas military actions and ones in other times and places, connect the narrative to the broader context of world military history.

A Military History of Texas is designed to be accessible and interesting to a broad range of listeners. It will find a welcome place in the collections of amateur or professional military historians, devoted fans of all things Texan, and newcomers to military history.

The book is published by University of North Texas Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.