Warfare, Battles and Armed Forces Books

In 1683, Vienna endured a two-month siege and a battle with the Ottoman Turks. At the last minute, they were relieved by an army led by the King of Poland John Sobieski, with a combined army that included the Habsburg Monarchy, the Polish-Lithuanian...

In a time of great danger and uncertainty, a village's greatest hope may lie with its children.The year is 1940, and in Great Britain, life is anything but normal. The cities are being bombarded with aerial assaults, and word has it that the German army...

""Our Secret Alliance"" is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelia Steketee Hulst and published in 1917. The story is set during World War I and follows the lives of two young girls, Ruth and Alice, who become friends despite their different...

Evenings With Grandpapa Or The Admiral On Shore: Naval Stories For Children is a book written by Jahleel Brenton and published in 1860. This book is a collection of short stories that are based on naval adventures and are intended for children. The...

As Germany enters its last war year and precious resources, especially available and combat-ready men, have grown scarce, Hitler decides it is time to exploit Germany's teens. Unlike typical battle stories, this collection of true accounts follows four...

A brave dog. A sea of hidden mines. When the thirsty desert craves his humans' blood, can this brave K-9 save his partners' lives? K-9 Rambo was too meek to be a protection dog. That's how he ended up sniffing bombs in Afghanistan.

Peu après la naissance de Danielle Patrix à Sainte Marie du Mont, la France a été occupée par l'armée allemande. Dany, sa famille et les Français souffraient de la faim, portaient des vêtements...

Your Boys is a book written by Gipsy Smith and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that aim to inspire and guide parents in raising their sons. The author draws on his own experiences as a father and a Christian evangelist...

Prairie Cub has returned to the world of his birth where his white heritage allows for a future in Michael's world. With help from his friend, Scot Robinson, Michael journeys east to start life again with Scot's friend, Jay Miller, a locomotive...

New research has demonstrated that a simple text manipulation can reduce the phenomenon known as migration (letters or words seeming to move) and lead to improved comprehension when reading narrative text for students with delayed-visual-disengagement...

The Little Jeep Who Couldn't Beep was inspired by the M151A2 Army jeep that my veteran husband is restoring. I decided to give the jeep the name Marty M.U.T.T. as Army jeeps are actually referred to as a M.U.T.T., which stands for Military Utility...

Sophie was a young war wife who was anxious to be part of the war effort. Women all over were working in factories and joining the Army and Navy and Red Cross. Sophie had a skill that was very unusual; she could fly an airplane. The Army Air Corps...

After years of being trapped in an awkward household after her father's death, 16-year-old Aria Nayak finally gets a breath of fresh air on a vacation on a beautiful cruise ship . . . with her mother.Expecting nothing but a peaceful weekend, Aria finds...

Five-year-old Little Sergeant experiences a lot of happy and sad moments when Mommy and Daddy Sergeant must leave to conquer the Dragon King. You will be with Little Sergeant throughout her adventures and know that you are not alone either when your...

DEFIANCE IS TREASON. TREASON IS DEATH. A siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate's rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory. THE COMMANDER Marcus...

Ethan's grandfather is a war veteran. One day, Ethan comes home from school with a lot on his mind, and asks Grampa some questions. History and imagination flow colorfully through their talk. Grampa gives Ethan a lot more to think about.

""The Battlefield of Life"" is a novel written by Agnes Giberne and published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young man named Hugh, who is forced to confront the challenges and struggles of life on his own. He faces numerous obstacles, including...

Olsen is a young white man in the 1960s who meets his first Black friend, Arnold, in Army boot camp. When a tragedy separates the two men, Olsen learns that it's never too late to be a good friend.

DISCOVER EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF KINDNESS THAT WILL WARM YOUR HEART AND INSPIRE YOUR SOUL.Kindness is a universal language, and this collection brings it to life through uplifting stories of goodness, heroic deeds, and compassion. From the humble acts of...

"History's Fiercest Battles: From Swords to Cannons" takes young readers on an exciting journey through some of the most legendary battles in history. From ancient warriors clashing in hand-to-hand combat to the thundering power of cannons on the high...

Here are stories from the most written-about event in America's past that illustrate unknown abilities and qualities you already possess. Implied in each story is the slogan, "What worked then works now," reminding us of the paraphrased conclusion of...

Ha llegado el momento que el equipo tanto temía. El planeta entero comienza a temblar ante una nueva amenaza que se ha estado gestando en las sombras. Una nueva pesadilla ha comenzado.Después de derrotar a los humanoides, el Octavo Nightmare empieza a...

"Spies, Codes, and Secret Missions: A History of Espionage" takes young readers on an exciting journey into the hidden world of espionage. Packed with true stories of daring spies, brilliant codebreakers, and secret missions, this book uncovers the...

"The Hidden Front: World War II's Secret Resistance" reveals the untold stories of courageous men, women, and children who fought against tyranny in the shadows. From secret agents to brave citizens who risked their lives to undermine the enemy, this...

The Gift of Bravery is the story of how an ordinary man was transformed into an extraordinary spy and of the brilliant contributions he made to his nation that arose from his courageous acts in the face of danger.Get to know Eli Cohen—the...

The Cold War wasn't a war in the normal sense of the word. It was a series of wars, protests, conflicts, and events that took place from after World War II until 1991, but some people say it still exists.The stakes of this war were extremely high. Both...

You have heard the names: Churchill, Hitler, Mussolini and Roosevelt. You have read about the battles: Pearl Harbor, Stalingrad and D-Day.But have you ever seen the war this close? Have you ever stepped foot into history and been involved in the events...

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned...

This intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 examines the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlights the critical components, and...

Build literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content! Written from the perspectives of different individuals, this nonfiction reader examines the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, highlights the critical components of the...

"Journey to Liberty: Stories from the American Revolution" invites young readers to step back in time to one of the most pivotal periods in American history. Through a collection of vivid and inspiring stories, this book brings to life the adventures of...

An extraordinary memoir of Edward Charles Featherstone-Englishman, Businessman, Polo Player and Combat Pilot-My Rude Awakening reveals an astonishing account of life lived with purpose and intensity.From going away to boarding school at an early age...

John Roman is a Green Beret, a decorated Sniper, and upon returning home, a troubled veteran with PTSD. Suffering from "auditory hallucinations," John's only comfort is the woman he loves. Although he isn't in his right mind, John signs on for one last...

Through Russian Snows: A Story Of Napoleon's Retreat From MoscowThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the...

This book is dedicated to ALL who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the HEROES who stood their ground against EVIL, and gave their lives so others may live in peace. We must NEVER forget their sacrifices and HONOR them.

This beloved history book traces the story of England from the myth of Brutus right through to the end of World War 1 in a delightful, engaging style that has made it a favorite of readers for many years.A childhood favorite of C.S. Lewis, he says...

This beloved history book traces the story of England from the myth of Brutus right through to the end of World War 1 in a delightful, engaging style that has made it a favorite of readers for many years.A childhood favorite of C.S. Lewis, he says...

In the midst of World War II, a boy named Alfred explores the train tracks near his home, when he runs into Kiku, who at first seems terrified to have been discovered. It turns out that Kiku is of Japanese descent, and though he was born in America, his...

An impossible mission. Dangerously growing magic. A distrustful crew. Can Nile beat back the rising tide of war before it's too late?Six months have passed since Princess Nile Greysik changed the course of the Tirik war and earned her place in the...