military history

"An epic battle that involved 156,000 Allied men, 7,000 ships, and 20,000 armored vehicles fighting against the might of the German war machine, D-Day was, above all, a tale of individual heroics--of men who were driven to keep fighting until the German defenses were smashed and the precarious beachheads secured. This authentic human story--Allied, French, German--has never been fully told. Giles Milton's bold new history narrates the events of June 6, 1944, through the tales of survivors from all sides: the teenage Allied conscript, the crack German defender, the French resistance fighter"--Dust jacket.

Presents a documentary that captures the recollections and memories of American men and women's wartime experiences, and features soldiers from various wars throughout history, through the twenty-first century. Includes booklet.

"From a . . . presidential historian comes a . . . narrative of America's wartime chief executives"--Provided by publisher.

"In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during WWII--the only enemy ever to do so--and comes back 20 years later to apologize"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776 in which Benedict Arnold faced the might of the British navy, describing the strategic importance of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain and how Arnold's leadership secured independence for America.

Discusses the Allied invasion at Normandy, France in June, 1944, which became a turning point in World War II.

Details the history of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, in which British, American and Canadian forces invaded Nazi-occupied Europe, and draws on official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to tell the stories of the soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists involved, including not just the famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members.

Examines the Mexican-American War from both sides, discussing its impact on both countries at the time and generations later, as well as how it has shaped U.S.-Mexico relations.

A study of the man and the soldier who served as a general during World War II.

A history of the United States Air Force describing its major commands, their designated missions, the men in command, and the men who served both before and after 1947.