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"In the hard-fought battles of war, a special group of soldiers handles some of the toughest missions. These elite U.S. Army Rangers played a pivotal role in Normandy, France, during the allied invasion on D-Day. Follow rangers Jack Kuhn and Leonard Lomell in this graphic adventure as these two men joined the fight to stop German troops during a victory that would become the turning point of World War II. Then, learn more about Army Rangers and their gear"--Provided by publisher.

Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France on June 6, 1944. More than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the key figures of leadership, and the adversity and triumphs of World War II are recounted in this detailed volume, which includes an overview of many other significant military events. Readers will be drawn to the incredible wartime photographs and appreciate the detailed timeline concluding this important addition to any history collection.

"Presents an overview of the war between Nazi Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union that raged between 1941 and 1945 and was unprecedented in the scale of the destruction that it wrought and the deep scars that it left behind"--Provided by publisher.

"When Paul, a French boy living in a Nazi controlled village, finds an American paratrooper in a tree near his home, he has a chance to play a role in the Allies plan to crush the Nazis"--OCLC.

Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement-and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help. This is Paul's chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope?.

An infamous conflict that affected a majority of the world's countries, World War II is a significant moment in history that readers can delve into with this book. Focusing on the Battle of Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of Midway, readers can extend their knowledge and understanding of the war through the book's captivating illustrations and age-appropriate text. Primary sources and maps enhance the readers' experience, as they engage with the graphic features of the book and explore one of the most notorious wars in history.

Jack Sacco presents an account of his father Joe's experiences as a young American soldier in General Patton's Third Army during World War II, and discusses how the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp influenced Joe's will to fight, and his later life.

"The . . . tale of Ira Hayes--a Native American icon and World War 2 legend who spent the latter half of his life haunted by being a war hero"--Provided by publisher.

Presents part two of Tolstoy's epic novel about the lives of five aristocratic families in Moscow and St. Petersburg against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars of 1805-14.

"Most people think of World War II battles raging in Europe and the Pacific. One lesser known, but very important, front was along the coasts of Northern Africa. Control of that area allowed supply ships to get much needed food, weapons, and supplies to forces into Europe. You have joined the Allied Forces in fighting for this land. You choose what to do amidst the action. See if you have what it takes to help control the area!"--Provided by publisher.