Warfare, Battles and Armed Forces Books

Brave Steps: A Family's Love and Strength is an inspiring children's story about courage, resilience, and the power of love during one family's most challenging time. Told through the eyes of a young child named Malachi, the story begins on a joyful...

More than 2,400 years ago one of the most thrilling war stories in history was being read and discussed in Greece. It was called the Anabasis and was written by a Greek noble named Xenophon, who described at first hand what he did, what he suffered, and...

'The Unstoppable Mary Seacole' is a vivid and richly illustrated first person account of Mary's adventures in Jamaica, Panama, England and, most notably, her nursing of wounded soldiers in the Crimea. Mary Seacole's persistence and bravery shine through,...

Let's take a look at the major events that transpired during the cold war. More specifically, read about the conflict with Vietnam, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Sputnik Launch. But what will your child get from reading these harrowing facts? The...

The Native Americans resisted colonization. Fights broke and misunderstanding was not uncommon. In this educational book, your seventh grader will begin to understand the causes as well as the results of the French and Indian Wars. Discussion of the...

Surely, America needed help to win against Britain. It was, after all, a newly established nation compared to the British rule. In this book, you will get to know the American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies. You will also begin to understand why...

Before the battles of the American Revolution, there were already signs. The colonists began to clamor for independence and they wanted their voices to be heard. This book discusses these early events which ultimately led to the American Revolution. Get...

This book summarizes the actions the United States did as a neutral force during the first world war. It will begin with the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s and the Atlantic Chapter. Read about how these acts resound what majority of Americans wanted at the...

Did you know that dictators in Europe ignited the flame that led to the World War II? This book discuses the topic on fascism, detailing more facts other than its basic description. It also follows the rise to power of dictators, who later on caused the...

It was only in 1845 that Texas became a part of the United States. Before that, it was a part of Mexico. The Battle of the Alamo was the beginning of the Texan belief that they could be free from Mexico. "Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry. In this...

In this book, you will learn about the events that led to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Read about the south's secession from the Union and its effects. Review the significance of the formation of the Confederate States of America as well as...

President Lincoln had a very difficult job. The American Civil War happened during his term because the southern states seceded from the United States. After the war, he had to deal with tedious work of Reconstruction. The first chapter of this book...

It was a tough time for President Johnson. He, and his administration, had to come up with a plan for Reconstruction following the destruction left behind by the Civil War. Study the aftermath of the war and how Johnson's administration pieced back the...

The War of 1812 was instrumental in making the whole world know that the United States was becoming a world power. It was fought between the US and Great Britain. This book examines the causes of the war and what event made the US abandon its policy of...

At the end of this book, you should be able to define the terms "scalawags" and "carpetbaggers". Understand where the terms came from and why they were labeled as such. What reasons did the scalawags and carpetbaggers have for moving to different regions...

You probably know your city or state like the palm of your hand but can you say the same for all the other contiguous and non contiguous states? The purpose of this book is to introduce you to the major cities of the United States, and in which states...

The topics covered in this book are essential in understanding the division of political parties in the country. The first chapter will begin with an overview of Reconstruction after the Civil War with details on where it failed. The second chapter will...

African Americans fought very hard to gain their freedom from slavery. That is why at the start of the war, they tried to enlist in the Union military. However, an old American law barred them from joining. They were only allowed to carry arms when the...

At first, the United States had no intention of joining the World War I. It was only later that the American government felt the need to join. This book will provide a background on the first world war as well as its impacts on Europe. You will also read...

In the 18th century, troubles started brewing in the American colonies. They have become displeased with how unfair the British Parliament have been treating them even though they were not properly represented. This book details how the British...

Historical accounts of post American Civil War emphasize the importance of the Gettysburg Address. This was a short but powerful speech that was delivered by then President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863. In this book, you will examine the contents...

Read about the fight for control of the Mississippi River. Also discuss what happened during the Battle of Shiloh and the roles of Ulysses S. Grant and Captain David Farragut. When reading this book, put yourself in the context of the people who fought...

You might think that it's all happy and good when the civil war ended. History has it that it was not. The American civil war was the largest war ever fought in North America. Hundreds of thousands died in the war. It divided families, destroyed...

As the American Civil War was raging, there needed to be a change in tactic in order to gain the upper hand. The Second Battle of Bull Run is a well planned military engagement that resulted to a decisive victory for the Confederate Army. This book takes...

At the end of this book, you should be able to explain how the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg changed the course of the Civil War. Study facts of these battles, including the dates, locations, who were victorious and their devastating loss of lives...

The surrender of General Lee at Appomattox officially ended the American Civil War. In this book, you will read about the events leading to the surrender, where it took place and how it happened. You will also read about the terms of surrender. From...

The Battle of Bull Run is known to be the first major battle of the Civil War. In this book, you will read about what happened during this battle. How did the civilians react to it? Who were the leaders of both armies? What was the result of the battle...

At the end of this book, you should be able to describe what transpired on March 9, 1862. Discuss the major, but unusual, battle of the American Civil War used ironclad warships. Explain how it has revolutionized the way war was fought at sea. Gather...

Why did the Mexican Cessation happen? Surely, it was an even that didn't just happen overnight. There were details leading to a war. In the War with Mexico, what were the events that lead to the battlefield? What were the relationships between Texas and...

In this book, you will learn about the Confederate States of America. Discuss its history, including when and why it was formed. Who were the members of the Confederate states? What was the goal of the coalition? There is a lot to learn about history and...

The Civil War happened because people fought for equality. However, history tells of racism continuing during the Reconstruction. In this book, you will learn to identify white supremacy groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Read about the Black Codes and decide...

Study the terms in the Compromise of 1850 and why it has delayed the outbreak of a war between the free and slave states for ten years. Understand what motivated Henry Clay, otherwise known as the "Great Compromiser" to craft the Compromise. Was the goal...

Jena is a Nineteen Year that is strong resilient, and intelligent. C-976 is an genetically mortified hybrid human that is owned by the government financed program Human Alien Soldiers Modification or HASM. Danielle is a newly picked Healer they saved...

The stunning sequel to Under A War-Torn Sky World War II may be ending, but the conflict still rages for nineteen-year-old bomber pilot Henry Forester. After returning home to Virginia he is still reliving his struggles, and can't stop worrying about the...

In the city of Arcan, there is a giant. A massive man standing ten feet tall with strength capable of lifting ships from the water. His skin is impervious to all forms of damage, and his mind is that of a superhuman. His name is Vogal, and he's tired of...

After moving to California with her parents in 1967 and saying goodbye to her father as he leaves for Vietnam, Bets tries to settle into a small town routine. It doesn't take long before the town's most mysterious resident pushes Bets to...

It’s 1914 and nine year old Henrietta Eloise Parsons is sick of a war that’s only just getting started. Father, a senior editor at the Sydney Morning Herald is hardly ever seen without a newspaper in front of his frowning face, and Mother has...

My Daddy’s Heart is Purple was inspired by a father who lost his son after receiving a Purple Heart. Though the heartache of the loss always remains, so goes along with it the pride of knowing his son sacrificed for the country we so love. Because...

As part of their project in commemoration of the Armistice which ended the First World War, the children of present day Caerleon in S Wales imagined the letters and poems they might have written to and from the Front during the war. Both primary schools,...

This is a collection of stories narrated by an Iraqi lawyer who not only worked with the occupation forces, but also became part of the mission. In fact, he merged in and became part of the action. However, he pulled out when the US forces withdrew from...

In Matthew 19:14-15, the Lord Jesus said to all of us, "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of heaven. And He laid His hands on them and departed from there."This simplified story about The Children's...

""The Boy Allies With The Terror Of The Seas: Or The Last Shot Of Submarine D-16"" is a novel written by Robert L. Drake and published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of two young American boys, Jack and Frank, who become allies with the crew...

Her city is her prison. His pain is his price.Eva's world is buried in secrets. No one talks about the Surface - the mysterious world above. But after Eva follows a dead man into the crypts, she finds more than a body. She finds the truth. The...

In a poignant and hopeful memoir, Alfons Sperber's courage, strength and unwavering faith shine through as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit during one of the darkest periods in history. Alfons has rarely spoken about his harrowing...

Come along on a global tour and a 'tour de force' of twenty-six battles of world history! Experience an alphabetical excursion that spans 2500 years and features over twenty civilizations. This book of short poems is meant to be a fun way to review the...

Tom Slade With The Boys Over There is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Tom Slade, a young boy who joins the military during World War I and is sent to fight in Europe. Along with his fellow...

Carla, journaliste de guerre en Afghanistan, est en quête. Elle cherche quelque chose de signifiant, à ramener à son fils Théo.De son côté, Tom, un jeune Américain de dix-neuf ans, essaie de trouver un sens...