Samuels, Charlie

An overview of the Vietnam War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through the fall of Saigon in 1975, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the politica consequences of the war.

An illustrated, historical overview of the American Civil War, outlining the causes of the conflict, the main events, and key individuals with time lines and photographs, and discussing the Emancipation Proclamation, the battle of Gettysburg, the surrender of the Confederacy, and related topics.

Details the accounts of the planning and execution of history's greatest amphibious invasion. Also explains in simple terms why the war started and how it was fought.

Discusses cities throughout the world that were once thought to only be a myth.

Examines claims of conspiracy theories in some famous news events.

"Describes the role spies and police played around the world during World War II, from controlling riots to gathering intelligence from the enemy"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of a soldier in World War II, from recruitment efforts around the world, to the daily life during the fighting"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes life for people in countries under occupation by German and Japanese soldiers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

An overview of the Revolutionary War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through its conclusion in 1783, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the political consequences of the war.

This book provides a clear outline from which readers can gain valuable knowledge about the war that saw Americans taking up arms against one another over the secession of eleven southern states from the Union. Readers explore the stories behind the most important moments in the Civil War from the battlefields to the home front.