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Describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers who served on the Western frontier.

A brief overview of the life of the first president of the United States that discusses his childhood in Virginia, his military career, Mount Vernon, the Boston Tea Party, his death, and other related topics.

Tells the story of America's first black paratroopers during World War II.

Describes the formation of the all black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863 to 1865.

American soldiers, aided by an Austrian colonel who was both an Olympian and a trainer of Lipizzaners, attempt to kidnap horses that had been taken by Nazis "for the glorification of the Third Reich" and smuggle them to safety.

The author shares his life and his role as a decorated medic during World War II. Exploring his actions that saved many soldiers on D-Day.

"Clarence Smoyer began the war as a gentle giant, a factory worker from Pennsylvania coal country reluctant to unleash the power of the Sherman tank he crewed. But as his tank platoon fought its way from Normandy to the Rhine and beyond, and he watched his friends cut down one by one, he learned to kill with deadly accuracy and efficiency. His fight would climax in Cologne, in the shadow of the great cathedral, where he took a shot immortalized by a chance photograph--and where he would later forge a friendship with the German tanker he tragically dueled soon after"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at African American soldiers from the Civil War to the War in Iraq.

A biography of controversial general Douglas MacArthur, providing information about his life and military career.