soldiers

A skillful blending of eyewitness accounts gives the reader an intimate feel of what war was like for infantrymen in the European theater of operations, from the beaches of France to victory at the Elbe River.

Examines the daily activities of Civil War soldiers when they were not engaged in battle, discussing drill and camp chores, meals, games, songs, rules, punishments, and other aspects of camp life.

Describes what it takes for civilians to become Marines, discussing the training programs, drills, and tests the U.S. Marine Corps uses to make sure new recruits are prepared to fight.

Looks at the history of heroes on horseback from the ancient Greeks and the knights of medieval Europe to the Mongolian cavalries and Native American warriors.

Eight-year-old Liberian Lucky, his ten-year-old sister Nopi, and their schoolmates are kidnapped and forced to become child soldiers, but even after they escape along with some other children and are reunited with their parents, their lives will never be the same. Includes chapter about Liberia.

Providesa glimpse of the lives, equipment, weapons, and uniforms of Union soldiers, thousands of whom lost their lives in the Civil War.

An in-depth look at Confederate soldiers' day-to-day lives, equipment, weapons and more, with full-color photos of reenactments and artifacts, historical documents, and more.

Contains first-person accounts and commentary that describe various aspects of life for American and British soldiers during the Revolutionary War, and features excerpts from soldiers' diaries and letters home.

Eight stories of real-life heroes who took risks for their country and others behind enemy lines.