Chronicles the events of World War II, from its origins to its consequences, through the use of maps, diagrams, timelines, and personal narratives, and provides guidelines for educational activities.

Chronicles the major battles of World War I, from the Marne in 1914 to Ypres in 1917, and includes photos, illustrations, diagrams, and a time line.

"Describes the role infantryman played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

It's the most famous amphibious invasion in history; thousands of ships, millions of soldiers and sailors, all clashing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Author Bruce Bliven, Jr., was there when it happened and his narrative captures the massive scale of the invasion, from the planning stages through the brave landing on the shore. You'll be amazed by the full-color photography that illustrates the courage and resolve of the soldiers responsible...

"The Second World War is a war of the modern world, in terms of technology and firepower. Airplanes, tanks, and fully automatic weapons make their appearance. Battles in both Europe and the Pacific give this fight between nations a global scope. Will you: Live through the attack of Stalingrad as a young Russian commander? Experience the invasion of Okinawa as a U.S. pilot or infantryman? Fight in the Battle of the Bulge, a major turning point in the...

An overview of trench warfare during World War I.

Introduces D-Day and the invasion of Normandy, places them in the context of World War II in Europe, and describes the events of the Allied landings and their results.

Describes the events, major figures, and significance of the "Battle of Normandy".

"Details the major battles on the western front as well as the dynamics of trench warfare from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction...

When the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 blasted the United States into World War II, 101 American Army and Navy nurses serving in the Philippines were suddenly treating wounded and dying soldiers while bombs exploded all around them. The women served in jerry-rigged jungle hospitals on the Bataan Peninsula and in underground tunnels on Corregidor Island. Later, when most of them were captured by the Japanese as prisoners of war, they suffered...