Frontline families

Learn about the men and women who fought in the Vietnam War, and how their lives were affected before, during, and after the war.

Describes why the war in Afghanistan began as well as its impact on frontline soldiers, their families, and civilians.

The American Civil War began in 1861 when a group of Southern states voted to secede. At that point, no one knew what a heavy toll the ensuing war would have on both sides of the conflict. Not only did more than 850,000 die, but millions more would suffer in other ways. Families of soldiers were left behind, just hoping to see their loved ones again. Provides important facts about the war as well as critical information about its impact on family life.

Without the American Revolution, there would be no United States. The impact of the war is undeniable. And yet studies of this conflict, essential in every elementary school, are often cursory. This valuable volume delivers a more complete look of the war, including the real experiences of soldiers on the frontlines as well as their families at home.

Describes why the Vietnman War began as well as its impact on frontline soldiers, their families, and civilians.

The war in Afghanistan, a conflict that continues to rage on more than a decade after it began, has changed the lives of many families both in the country itself and in the many nations that have sent soldiers to fight there, including the United States and Canada. Readers of this notable volume will learn why this war began as well as its wide-reaching consequences. Photographs and other primary sources will further enlighten about the current conflict. This commendable text contains essential content for any classroom or library concerned with keeping readers informed about current events.