Atkinson, Rick

"A young readers edition of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation? Adapted from Pulitzer Prize?winner Rick Atkinson's deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming, the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, sets the scene, telling a story of liberation fraught with contradiction and intrigue. History buffs and newcomers alike will be drawn into this fascinating, photo-illustrated account"--Provided by the publisher.

Tells the story of first twenty months of the Revolutionary War.

Presents a young reader's adaptation of "The Guns at Last Light," exploring the event that became known as the Battle of the Bulge.

"Captures the events and the spirit of that D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control"--Publisher.

"Captures the events and the spirit of that D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control"--Publisher.

Presents young adults with an illustrated look at the Battle of the Bulge between American and German forces during World War II. Details the attacks, counterattacks, key persons, and outcome of this conflict. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, timelines, a glossary, and further resources.

The final volume of the trilogy chronicles the Allied victory in Western Europe, from the brutal struggles in Normandy and at the Battle of the Bulge to the freeing of Paris, as experienced by participants from every level of the military.