Alexander Hamilton Military Thought

Alexander Hamilton is a great man in American history .He is a well-known political activists, economists, and jurists; he was considered the father of the Constitution of the United States. His brilliant mind has distributed more vitality instead buried in the dust of history with his death. His political outlook, economic measures and national strategic development concept provides an outpouring of support theory for the development history of 200 years in the United States. With Ron Chernow wrote in his biography of Hamilton said: "Hamilton is probably the most important figure in American history. Although he never became president, he has the more far-reaching and lasting impact than a president. Rise in the United States, he played a great role. However, Hamilton is not a famous general. Then, enveloped in the halo of the many compelling which often being overlooked it is his military thinking. In view of this, this paper attempts to carry out his military thinking more comprehensive exposition ,and on this basis gives a right evaluation about the position and influence of the United States military buildup for Hamilton's military thinking.This paper first part describes the main part of Hamilton's life. This part, according to chronological order, sums up the broad outlines of Hamilton's life, shows his performance on the stage of the United States history, and reflects his character, habits details in his life and work. So we can have an initial perceptual knowledge of Hamilton, and give him a more comprehensive understanding of the military and its significance lay the foundation.The second part of this paper focuses on the ideological causes of Alexander Hamilton's military thought. Judging from the experience of life and war, a profound understanding of history, and the president of George Washington's long-term impact is the main reason for his military thought's formation. Meanwhile, it is also makes clear, from another angle, that the formation of military thinking is a response to objective reality and long-term rational thinking. So, it has the mighty vitality.In the paper, the third part focuses on the contents of Hamilton's military thinking. His thought has summarized seven aspects: First, advocating the establishment of a strong central government; Second is proposing the establishment of a "expand" regular army; Third, it is necessary to pay attention to military education ; Fourth is to know the important role of militiamen ; The fifth is the most important position on the Navy ; Sixth, limited capacity of the military and diplomatic ;The seventh is Development of the industrialized countries to promote the cause of national defense. The military developments in the United States after the founding largely achieved Hamilton's military thinking. He made an indelible contribution for building up military strength to the United States.Part four of this article concentrate on the importance of Hamilton's military thinking in the course of American military development and has played a great role in promoting; and it is also focuses on the U.S. Army's inheritance and development from Hamilton's military concept. In this part, the paper cited numerous historical examples of the U.S. military buildup process and compared with Hamilton's military theory. It reflects the significance and role of a more intuitive, easier to understand.The last part briefly examines the historical limitations of Hamilton's military thought. Besides, it certainly has great historical significance, also reveals the nature of Hamilton's military thought which serves the interests of the capitalist class of the United States.