U.S. Leadership in Wartime focuses on ten conflicts, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, and the war in Afghanistan. Coverage for each conflict focuses on the dynamics of civilian-military relations and their impact on the course, outcome, and perception of each war under discussion. Coverage in each chapter includes an overview essay, sidebars, and detailed treatments of key engagements and battles, as well as detailed biographical essays of important figures₂not just politicians and generals, but also labor leaders, business leaders, journalists, and women.

v. 1. American Revolution. Leadership in the American Revolution -- American Revolution battles -- American Revolution leaders -- Further reading in the American Revolution -- War of 1812. Leadership in the War of 1812 -- War of 1812 battles -- War of 1812 leaders -- Further reading in the War of 1812 -- Mexican-American War. Leadership in the Mexican-American War -- Mexican-American War battles -- Mexican-American War leaders -- Further Reading in the Mexican-American War -- Civil War. Leadership in the Civil War -- Civil War battles -- Civil War leaders -- Further reading in the Civil War -- Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars. Leadership in the Spanish American and Philippine American Wars -- Spanish American and Philippine American Wars battles -- Spanish American and Philippine American Wars leaders -- Further reading in the Spanish American and Philippine American Wars.