history, military

Presents America's wartime history from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf. Includes biographies of military personnel and information on treaties.

"Explores two pivotal winters with George Washington's army during the American Revolution, including his crossing of the Delaware River, the battles at Trenton and Princeton, and the winter at Valley Forge"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on significant battles, military leaders, and weapons and technology of ancient Rome from 400 BCE to 31 BCE, arranged alphabetically by topic. Includes references for each entry, cross-references, and an index.

Examines the military history of the Greek world from the Greco-Persian Wars through the conquests of Alexander the Great, discussing how warfare tactics and politics influenced Greek culture and still influence the western world and its Greco-Roman culture.

True stories relate the experiences of American war veterans.

With the exception of the Boer War of 1899 - 1902, the campaigns of the British conquest of Africa are little known today.