Grant, R. G

A collection of illustrated biographies that profiles more than 240 commanders and twenty-one generals who have made history in naval, field and aerial warfare. Includes photographs, battle plans and timelines that provide accounts of the wars.

Traces the history and development of naval warfare over the last 3,000 years and outlines the major seaborne conflicts that have occurred between nations during this period. Details the characteristics and evolution of ships, weapons, technology, and tactics and features full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout.

A comprehensive history of warriors and soldiers throughout history with detailed photographs, maps, and illustrations of uniforms, weapons, and personal effects; as well as accounts of military training, tactics, and combat techniques.

This book explores the secrets of the Cold War, discussing spying, nuclear testing, nuclear explosives on missiles, Cuba and the missile crisis, the Berlin Wall, spy planes, undercover operations ranging from intelligence gathering to assassination, guerrillas and revolutionaries, and a space race.

Presents an introduction to communism, in simple text with illustrations, including information on its beginnings, its rise, and ultimate decline. Includes time line.

Presents an introduction to capitalism, explaining what it is, and tracing the history of opposition to capitalism in nations around the world.

Profusely illustrated text provides an account of each year of the 1960s. Significant events and people of the decade from all over the world discussed.

Covers the causes that led up to the Great Depressiont that not only affected the United States, but many other countries.

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Presents a short history of the Vietnam War and discusses the invasion of French Indochina in July 1941, U.S. involvement in 1962 and escalation in 1965, TET Offensive, anti-war movement, and the withdrawal of troops.