military campaigns

At the beginning of World War II, the U.S. Marines set out to form the most ruthless, skilled, and effective fighters the world had ever seen, a select group to conduct special operations at the highest level in the Pacific theater. They were known as the Marine Raiders.

This is the story of George L. Cooper, who flew 74 missions in B-25 strafers over the Pacific.

Presents a dynamic account of Operation Iraqi Freedom written on sand-covered pages during the twenty-two-day push to Baghdad in 2003 by a Marine who served in the war.

"The true story for middle grade readers of First Lt. Jack Montgomery, a Native American who received the Medal of Honor for his valor in World War II."--Provided by publisher.

Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.

The story of America's little known war-within-a war -- that of the "silent service" -- U.S. submarine warfare during World Wa.

Presents information of the outcome of individual battles and how the war finally ended.