From first-person accounts to front-line battlefield action reports, boys can learn about the Vietnam War — including the politics behind sending American soldiers into this deadly and disastrous conflict.
This E-book edition allows boys to access direct Internet links that can expand their understanding of each battle.
Chapters include:
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu: The 1954 fight that pushed the French Army out of Vietnam.
The Tet Offensive: the pivotal and violent clash that the North Vietnamese lost but later turned into a political victory.
Tunnel Rats: How the bravest of brave soldiers survived the treacherous tunnel systems.
Plus several rarely recognized battles such as Van Tuong and Fire Support Base Ripcord.
Boys also learn about the difference between democracy and Communism, and how that difference helped fulel the United States’ entry into another country's civil war.
PRAISE FOR GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS: “This book… is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — Amazon #1 Hall of Fame Reviewer
Known as "The Great War" because of its massive loss of life, WWI marked a monumental shift in military campaigns, leadership, tactics, and strategies. The Allies — with the help of the US military — eventually defeated the Central Powers, but World War I also tragically set the stage for World War II.
"This book explains things very well. It covers the most important battles that most people don't know about. I highly recommend this book if you are learning about WW1." — 5 stars, Kyle
How did this monumental war begin?
How did it end?
What were the consequences?
Boys find out inGreat Battles for Boys: World War I. They also learn about then-revolutionary battle innovations such as airplanes and tanks.
Some unforgettable battles include:
Battle of Tannenberg: Outnumbered German soldiers plan a sneak attack that destroys Russian forces and leads to the capture of 150,000 prisoners of war
Battle of the Somme: Among miltary history’s worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties—while achieving almost no gains for either side.
Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle in which late-arriving and inexperienced American forces fought on the Western Front and proved ready to win.
Other chapters cover fascinating figures of WWI, including Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and theHarlem Hellfighters, along with world-altering events, such as the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats, Great Battles for Boys: World War I also includes suggestions for further readings and battle movies the whole family can watch together.
If your son likes action-packed accounts and authentic details, he will love this book.
Pick up Great Battles for Boys: World War I today—and travel to the front lines of history!
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Known as "The Great War" due to its massive loss of life, WWI marked a monumental shift in military campaigns, leadership, tactics, and strategies. The Allies — with the help of the US military — eventually defeated the Axis powers, but World War I also tragically set the stage for World War II.
"This book explains things very well. It covers the most important battles that most people don't know about. I highly recommend this book if you are learning about WW1." -- 5 stars, Kyle
How did this monumental war begin and end?
Boys find out in Great Battles for Boys: World War I. They also learn about then-new innovations such as airplanes and tanks.
Among this book's unforgettable battles:
Battle of Tannenberg: Outnumbered German soldiers plan a sneak attack that destroys Russian forces and leads to the capture of 150,000 prisoners of war.
Battle of the Somme: Among military history’s worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties—while achieving almost no gains for either side.
Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle in which late-arriving and inexperienced American forces fought on the Western Front and proved ready to win.
Other chapters cover the fascinating figures of WWI, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters, along with world-altering events, such as the Russian Revolution of 1917.
If your son likes action-packed accounts and authentic details, he will love this book.
Pick up Great Battles for Boys today—and march into the front lines of history!
NOTE: Your Ebook and Audiobook are delivered directly to you through the free BookFunnel App. Directions for downloading included.
The Stunning Battles of World War I Deliver an Unforgettable Journey into Military History.
"Easy-to-read eye-opener into 'The War to End War'... Five stars out of five." — #1 Hall of Fame reviewer
Known as "The Great War" due to its massive loss of life, WWI marked a monumental shift in military campaigns, leadership, tactics, and strategies. The Allies — with the help of the US military — eventually defeated the Central Powers, but World War I also tragically set the stage for World War II.
"This book explains things very well. It covers the most important battles that most people don't know about. I highly recommend this book if you are learning about WW1." -- 5 stars, Kyle
What events triggered this monumental war? Who started it? Who ended it?
Boys will find out in Great Battles for Boys: World War I. They'll also learn about then-new fighting innovations such as airplanes and tanks.
Among the unforgettable battles:
Battle of Tannenberg: Outnumbered German soldiers plan a sneak attack that destroys Russian forces and leads to the capture of 150,000 prisoners of war.
Battle of the Somme: Among military history’s worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties—while achieving almost no gains for either side.
Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle in which late-arriving and inexperienced American forces fought on the Western Front and proved ready to win.
Other chapters cover the fascinating figures of WWI, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters, along with world-altering events, such as the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats, Great Battles for Boys: World War I also includes suggestions for further readings and battle movies the whole family can watch together.
If your son likes action-packed accounts and authentic details, he will love this book.
PRAISE FOR THE GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS SERIES “It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Hall of Fame Reviewer
"Easy-to-read eye-opener into 'The War to End War'... Five stars out of five."
— #1 Hall of Fame reviewer
World War I battles are an unforgettable journey into military history.
Known as "The Great War" due to the massive loss of life, World War I marked a monumental shift in military campaigns, tactics, and strategies. Although the Allies — including the US military — eventually defeated the Central Powers, World War I would tragically set the stage for World War II.
"This book explains things very well. It covers the most important battles that most people don't know about. I highly recommend this book if you are learning about WW1." -- 5 stars, Kyle
Among the unforgettable battles covered:
• Battle of Tannenberg: Outnumbered German soldiers plan a sneak attack that destroys Russian forces and leads to the capture of 150,000 prisoners of war. • Battle of the Somme: Among military history’s worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties—while achieving almost no gains for either side. • Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle in which late-arriving and inexperienced American forces fought on the Western Front and proved ready to win.
Other chapters cover the fascinating figures of WWI, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and theHarlem Hellfighters, along with world-altering events, such as the Russian Revolution of 1917.
PRAISE FOR THE GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS SERIES: “It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Hall of Fame Reviewer
"My 9-year-old son couldn’t put this book down... He received this book for Christmas and it was at the top of his list for favorite gifts. I highly recommend." — J.A.
Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, this book marches into the most stunning European and North African battles of World War II. Boys will learn about the strategies, tactics, innovations and the leaders who were fighting on the front lines.
Among the stunning clashes:
The Winter War: How brave Finnish soldiers fought for their homeland against Josef Stalin's Red Army.
Battle of Stalingrad: A brutal clash between German and Russian armies that descended into street fighting and hand-to-hand combat.
Battle of Kursk: The world's largest tank action.
Operation Mincemeat: A James Bond-worthy deception that fooled the Nazis and saved thousands of lives.
D-Day: The surprise Normandy invasion which required truly exceptional levels of courage and which changed the course of World War II.
Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: World War II Europe also delves into war's notable figures, such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, and Generals Eisenhower and Patton.
If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he’ll love this book.
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"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Top 500 Amazon Reviewer
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Great Battles for Boys: World War 2 Europe is the #1 bestseller that launched the entire series. Boys LOVE this book and its companion World War II Pacific.
"My 10-year-old son is a WWII history nut and he loves these books. He poured through them, reading them every night in bed with his little flashlight. “Just 5 more minutes mom!” — 5 stars Mary V
Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, this book journeys to the front lines of the war’s most stunning clashes. Boys will discover both the ingenious inventions of warfare and the raw nature of fighting on the front lines.
In chronological order, boys march with soldiers across the European continent and into North Africa. Among the battles included:
The Winter War: How brave Finnish soldiers protected their homeland from Josef Stalin's Red Army.
Battle of Stalingrad: A brutal clash between German and Russian armies that descended into street fighting and hand-to-hand combat.
Battle of Kursk: The world's largest tank action
D-Day: The surprise Normandy invasion that required a truly exceptional level of courage and changed the course of the war.
Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: World War II Europe delves into the leaders of this massive conflict from Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill to Generals Eisenhower and Patton.
If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he’ll love this book.
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Boys LOVE this book!
Great Battles for Boys: World War II Pacificopens with the Flying Tigers, the wild American volunteer pilots who were fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
After Japan's deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the American military battles storm across the Pacific Ocean in the lethal "island hopping" strategy that brought victory for the Allied forces.
This heroic history is unforgettable and captivates even the most reluctant reader.
"Joe is my son's history teacher at our homeschool co-op. The chapters are short enough for a single sitting and involve one campaign — bite-sized history for active boys." — 5 Stars 'A Mom'
Boys learn an amazing array of WWII history including:
How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"?
How fighter planes launched from ships in the middle of the ocean—for the very time in history.
Why was the Doolittle Raid was considered a suicide mission?
The young American men — who'd never seen combat— fighting the enemy on strange and hostile Pacific islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima.
NOTE: Your Ebook and Audiobook will be delivered through the BookFunnel App. It's easy-to-use and allows boys to listen and read on any device.
Great Battles for Boys: World War II Pacific takes young readers to the front lines of the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Read by acclaimed voice actor Jake Phillips, this audiobook history opens with the Flying Tigers, wild American soldiers fighting against Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Following Japan's deadly surprise attack, the battles storm across the Pacific Ocean in a lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan.
"Bite-sized history for active boys. Joe is my son's history teacher at our homeschool co-op. The chapters are short enough for a single sitting and involve one campaign. There's also a section in each chapter subtitled, "Who Fought", which focuses on one real person in that campaign..." 5 Stars, A Mom
Boys learn a vast and amazing array of WWII history including:
How the Battle of Wake Island turned into "The Alamo of the Pacific"
The process of figuring out how to launch the world's first fighter planes from ships in the middle of the ocean.
Why the Doolittle Raid was considered a suicide mission.
How young American men who'd never seen combat survived while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima.
Each chapter features dramatic true stories and historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys who are reluctant readers, the short chapters get right to the fight.
PRAISE FORGREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS: WORLD WAR II PACIFIC
“Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history.A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.
Great Battles for Boys: World War II Pacific takes young readers to the front lines of the Pacific Theater of the war. The stunning history opens with the Flying Tigers, the wild American soldiers fighting against Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
After Japan's deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific Ocean in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan.
"Bite-sized history for active boys. Joe is my son's history teacher at our homeschool co-op. The chapters are short enough for a single sitting and involve one campaign. There's also a section in each chapter subtitled, "Who Fought", which focuses on one real person in that campaign..." 5 Stars, A Mom
Boys learn a vast and amazing array of WWII history including:
How the Battle of Wake Island turned into "The Alamo of the Pacific"
The process of figuring out how to launch the world's first fighter planes from ships in the middle of the ocean.
Why the Doolittle Raid was considered a suicide mission.
How young American men who'd never seen combat survived while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima.
Each chapter features dramatic true stories and historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys who are reluctant readers, the short chapters get right to the fight.
PRAISE FORGREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS: WORLD WAR II PACIFIC
“Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history.A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.
Great Battles for Boys: World War II Pacificopens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American volunteers who were fighting Japan before Pearl Harbor was bombed.
After Japan's deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the World War II military battles storm across the Pacific Ocean in the lethal "island hopping" strategy that brought Allied victory.
My 10-year-old grandson is now hooked on reading!" — K Potter
This heroic history is unforgettable, real-life action adventure that captivates even the most reluctant reader.
"Joe is my son's history teacher at our homeschool co-op. The chapters are short enough for a single sitting and involve one campaign—bite-sized history for active boys." — 5 Stars 'A Mom'
Boys journey to the front lines of the war's most stunning battles such as:
Battle of Wake Island, the brutal fight that turned into "The Alamo of the Pacific."
The Doolittle Raid, the "suicide mission" flown by heroic pilots.
Battles such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, Iwo Jima and more—where young American men who had never before seen combat would fight a ruthless enemy on hostile Pacific islands. And win.
Each chapter also features historical photos and short biographies of men of valor. There's also a reading list of MORE great books about World War II history and films that the whole family can watch together.
Pick up a copy of Great Battles for Boys World War II Pacific — and spark your son's love for reading and history.
PRAISE FORGREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS: WORLD WAR II PACIFIC
“Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history.A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' — The Rev. Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.
Boys Discover the Defining Military History of the 20th Century—and Then Want MORE!
Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe takes young readers to the front lines of the war’s most important clashes.
Read by acclaimed voice actor Jake Phillips, this audio book will teach boys the battles in chronological order — everything from Stalingrad’s hand-to-hand street fighting, the tank action at Kursk, the spy-led invasion of Sicily, and the surprise D-Day invasion of Normandy—and many other exciting world-changing battles!
Filled with notable biographies of heroic soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: WWII Europe explores the leaders, weapons, and strategies that toppled the Axis Powers.
If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he’ll love this book. And he'll never see history as boring again!
The #1 bestseller that launched the entire Great Battles for Boys series!
Boys LOVE this book and its companion,World War II Pacific.
"My 10-year-old son is a WWII history nut and he loves these books. He poured through them, reading them every night in bed with his little flashlight. “Just 5 more minutes mom!” -- 5 stars Mary V
Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, this book journeys to the front lines of the war’s most stunning clashes. In the chronological order of battles, boys will venture across the European continent and North Africa
Among the unforgettable battles:
The Winter War: Brave Finnish soldiers protect their homeland from Josef Stalin's Red Army.
Battle of Stalingrad: A brutal clash between German and Russian armies that descended into street fighting and hand-to-hand combat.
Battle of Kursk: The world's largest tank action
Operation Mincemeat: A James Bond-worthy secret deception that fooled the Nazis and saved thousands of lives.
D-Day:The surprise Normandy invasion that required a truly exceptional level of courage and changed the course of the war.
Filled withhistorical photographs, maps,andnotable biographiesof heroic soldiers,Great Battles for Boys: World War II Europe also delves into the leaders of this massive conflict, includingAdolf Hitler, Winston ChurchillandGenerals Eisenhower and Patton.
PRAISE FOR THE GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS SERIES
"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Top 500 Amazon Reviewer