Category Archives: Military & Wars

Civil War Leaders (The Civil War: a Nation Divided)

Grade 5 Up—Leaders features Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and Frederick Douglass. A short biography is followed by a brief description of the individual’s part in the Civil War. Causes is especially … Continue reading

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The Spanish-American War (Hispanic America)

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The Outbreak of the Civil War: A Nation Tears Apart (Milestones in American History)

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Fight to the Death: Battle of Guadalcanal (Graphic History)

The battle of Guadalcanal brutally shattered the myth of Japanese invincibility. August 7, 1942, marked the first American amphibious assault of World War II, and the first attempt to secure the Japanese-controled island of Guadalcanal. Over 30,000 American and Japanese … Continue reading

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The Tide Turns: D-Day Invasion (Graphic History)

On D-Day, June 6, 1944, an Allied force led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower launched the greatest seaborne military invasion in history. Supported by more than 13,000 aircraft, an army of over 150,000 Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of … Continue reading

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The American Revolution (Eyewitness History Series)

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World War I (Eyewitness History Series)

From the highly acclaimed “Eyewitness History” series, “World War I” examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the social, cultural, military, and political impacts of this war on American society, as well as the role the … Continue reading

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The Empire Falls: Battle of Midway (Graphic History)

One of the most important naval battles in history, Midway marked a crucial turning point in the war in the Pacific. With a fleet that had dominated this theater since the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese anticipated certain victory … Continue reading

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It’s True! Women Were Warriors (It’s True!)

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The Bloodiest Day: Battle of Antietam (Graphic History)

The battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 was the first major Civil War engagement on Northern soil, and it remains the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. Of the 90,000 troops that fought, over 23,000 were killed or wounded. … Continue reading

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