America at war

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Spanish-American War

Provides an account of the Spanish-American War, beginning with the explosion of the USS "Maine" in Cuba's Havana Harbor, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

Persian Gulf War

Provides an account of the Persian Gulf War, which took place in the wake of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

The Korean War and the Vietnam War

people, politics, and power
Examines the people and political and social issues related to the Korean and Vietnam wars, including the causes, political and military leaders, journalists and activists, and related topics.

Vietnam War

ten greatest battles
Learn about the longest military conflict in United States history.

Desert Storm

An illustrated introduction to the Gulf War of 1991 that discusses the reasons for the war, the weapons used, the public's response, significant people and milestones, and the lasting effects.
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Vietnam War

A pictorial history of the Vietnam War in which 58,000 Americans were killed, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
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World War I

Provides an illustrated overview of America's involvement in World War I, discussing how the conflict started, its impact on the world, the weaponry used, the major battles, and other related topics.
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Korean war

Discusses the Korean War, the first armed conflict between forces of communism and democracy.
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Vietnam War

Discusses the Vietnam War, the longest military conflict in United States history, which cost 58,000 American lives.
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World War I

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