For many years now, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) has been publishing its immensely popular Medal of Honor graphic novel series, but today they are taking a brief divergence to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday with their latest issue, "The Birth of the U.S. Army."
The AUSA "celebrates this milestone of American history with its latest graphic novel. This full-color digital book was created by a talented team of professionals drawn from the comic book industry, and the details were vetted by professional historians," according to the official press release.
The graphic novel follows General George Washington through the creation of the Army in 1775, through some of the early actions of the American Revolution. Starting with Lexington and Concord and finishing with the battle at Fort Ticonderoga, the graphic novel reintroduces the story of the United States Army and of America itself to a new and younger audience.
This Saturday, June 14, is the official birthday of the U.S. Army and is to be celebrated with a military parade in Washington, D.C., which is not without controversy. However, the graphic novel maintains a focus on facts and historical narrative that any reader can enjoy.
The Birth of the U.S. Army can be read for free on the AUSA website today. Written by comic book industry veteran Chuck Dixon, illustrated by Wayne Vansant, and with lettering from Troy Peteri, the graphic novel bookends what is already a popular and successful series.