Grant, R. G

Examines every aspect of naval warfare, ranging from ancient times to the twenty-first century, highlighting key battles, weaponry, and technological and strategic developments.

A richly illustrated history of flight from the Smithsonian Institution, featuring profiles of over three hundred planes and coverage of flight's "golden age," aircraft at war, space travel, and the most important flight events and pilots of the twentieth century.

Contains eyewitness accounts from people who experienced World War II as soldiers and civilians, provides information on the history of events and its aftermath, and includes photographs, maps, time lines, and footage on DVD.

Discusses the history of the Berlin Wall from its building, through life with tensions this barrier created, to the destruction of the wall and life afterwards.

How did the assignation of one leader result in armed conflict involving more than 20 countries from multiple continents? The answer to this question and more is answered in this well-researched book, which combines primary source documents with other features to provide an unbiased look at the events of World War I.

Describes the causes and horrible effects of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Chronicles the history of warfare over the course of five thousand years, providing accounts of significant conflicts, generals, weapons, and battles, and includes maps and detailed illustrations.

Explains the nature, history, effects, and various causes of genocide, the practice of extermination on the basis of culture or race.

Summary: Discusses the spread of revolution throughout Europe in 1848 including France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Hungary.

Examines the historical issues that led to the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a military alliance.