America at war

The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures, examines the history of wars in United States, traces the United States involvement from the early 1960s through 1975, discusses the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, military uniforms, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing and weaponry and provides some activity sheets for children.

"The Civil War began in 1861 over differences in the economic development of the North and South. This internal conflict abolished slavery in America and helped to define the individual rights of each state. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The Civil War, an America at War book"--Back cover.

"The War in Afghanistan recounts the United States' involvement in the war against terrorism, including incidents leading up to the war, and key events and people"--Back cover.

Discusses the Vietnam War and America's involvement.

Learn about the Civil War, the leaders of the war, the battles and why the South seceded.

Covering the era from 1941 to 1945, examines the events, both on the homefront and overseas, surrounding the American involvement in World War II including American heroism and weaponry.

Discusses the key military and nonmilitary figures, battles, and events of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

An account of America's war in Europe and in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to the Normandy invasion, and the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri.