world war

The Medal of Honor is America's highest award for valor in combat. This volume provides an in-depth look at four of America's greatest heroes. Their heroic actions earned them the Medal of Honor. Surprisingly, they were all raised in the same small town of Pueblo, Colorado. The men include: The Fighter-- Bill Crawford-- World War II, The Captain-- Carl Sitter-- Korea, The Lieutenant-- Jerry Murphy-- Korea, The Green Beret-- Drew Dix-- Vietnam. This educational program is designed to inspire viewers to think critically about and reflect on themes of character and leadership while also learning about important historical events.

A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.

In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during World War I. Engaging text introduces readers to trench engineering, rifles, machine guns, cannons, howitzers, mortars, mustard and chlorine gas, gas masks, tanks, U-boats, the machine gun/airplane propeller synchronization system, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included.

Examines World War technology used on the land, air, and sea.

Examines the weapons used during World War II, including small arms, heavy weapons, long-range weapons, tanks, submarines, aircraft carriers, and bombs.

Discusses trench warfare during World War I.

From the Middle East, to Moscow, to Hitler's death camps, the members of the Henry family face grave danger as they fight in the Second World War.

Alternates between two stories--comtemporarily, seventeen-year-old Jacob visits a daunting Amsterdam at the request of his English grandmother--and historically, nineteen-year-old Geertrui relates her experience of British soldiers's attempts to liberate Holland from its German occupation.