soldiers

The story of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, the first black fighting unit formed in the North in the Civil War.

"Examines the American Civil War, including the causes of the war, the important battles and leaders, life for soldiers and civilians during the war, and how the Union defeated the Confederacy"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory"--Provided by publisher.

When Lysander and his barracks are sent to Taras, Italy, to protect a vital trading post threatened by a local uprising, he spies a statue of a figure wearing the Fire of Ares and sets out to discover his connection to the city, hoping to learn more of his mysterious heritage.

When Persians invade Sparta while thirteen-year-old Lysander is training to be a soldier, he finds his loyalties are divided between Spartan honor and the Helot slaves with whom he lived most of his life.

Describes various regiments and fighting units that fought on either the American or British side during the War of Independence.

Provides excerpts from letters, books, newspaper articles, speeches, and diaries which express various thoughts about the experiences of Union soldiers during the Civil War.

Presents a history of the Civil War, focusing on the experiences of the soldiers and sailors who fought for the Confederacy and the Union, and features reproductions of actual letters written by enlisted men to friends and family members.

Collects ten tales of American heroes who served in World War II.

Presents first-person accounts of the battles, drills, marching, food, death and disease from both Union and Confederate soldiers of the Civil War.