Cooke, Tim

"U.S. and other coalition soldiers fighting in the Gulf War faced violence on the battlefield, extreme heat, and blinding sandstorms after they were sent to fight the Iraqis in 1991. Experience life on the front lines, in a time of shifting political power and advanced technology"--Provided by the publisher.

"In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the issues, speeches, movements, and political events that helped spur on and end the U.S. Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

"In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the location, strategies, key players, and outcomes of many U.S. Civil War battles, campaigns, and plans"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the U.S. Civil War battles fought in 1863 that led to the Union victory at Gettysburg, with a timeline and biographies of the War's key figures in 1863, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E Lee, Stoall Jackson, and Ulysses S. Grant.

"Chronologically describes the battles and events of the last 2 years of the U.S. Civil War, including the fall of Atlanta, Sherman's March, and the surrender of the Confederacy. Includes a timeline and study features"--Provided by publisher.

"In an almanac-like format, outlines the causes of the US Civil War, including the issues of slavery and states' rights. Also discusses the political environment and events that spurred the war, such as the election of Abraham Lincoln and the Raid on Harpers Ferry"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.

Looks at some of the most exciting recent developments, including computer-generated maps and three-dimensional simulations.

Introduces U.S. forces in Vietnam, communist forces, tactics, weapons, and the civilian experience.

Examines the weapons, tactics, and strategies new and old employed in the American Civil War as the form of conflict moved away from small armies, cavalry, and swords to accurate rifles, heavy artillery, and the use of railroads. Showcases how the events and techniques of the Civil War prefigured World Wars I and II.