army

Introduces the U.S. Army, the largest of the five branches of the military, and discusses the history of the Army, uniforms, weapons and equipment, jobs, and more.

Explores the lives, careers, and legacies of Civil War generals, Ulysses S. Grant and his Confederate foe, Robert E. Lee.

An introduction to the United States Army that provides information on its history, purpose, training, weapons and equipment, role in combat, recruitment, and values.

Overview of the life of U.S. Army Rangers, members of a specialized force trained to undertake dangerous missions, including their specialized training.

Describes the training members of the U.S. Airborne Forces undergo, and the missions they go on, as they protect the United States from high above the ground.

Examines the history of African-Americans during the Civil War, discussing significant people and events and including photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a related activity, and a further reading list.

Describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers who served on the Western frontier.

A brief overview of the life of the first president of the United States that discusses his childhood in Virginia, his military career, Mount Vernon, the Boston Tea Party, his death, and other related topics.

Tells the story of America's first black paratroopers during World War II.

Describes the formation of the all black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863 to 1865.