The #1 Bestseller That Launched the Series

Great Battles for Boys: World War II Pacific opens 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 FOR GREAT 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.

 Great Battles for Boys: World War II Europe 

"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. 

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

"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 the Harlem 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

"Freedom isn't free!" 

Great Battles for Boys: The American Revolution goes to the front lines of the amazing battles between ragtag American colonists and the world's mightiest military force — the British Imperial Army.

Boys learn about the tactics, strategies, and leaders who won this war that created the United States of America.

"My 9yo son had been hoping that Joe Giorello would write this book! He is already halfway through reading it and said, “It’s really good, mom."  M5 stars, GT Family

Here Are Some of the Exciting Chapters:

• Battle of Long Island: British General Howe crushes Washington’s forces, showing the Patriot forces their slim chances of winning this war.

• Battle of Trenton: Washington’s stunning reversal following his famous “crossing the Delaware.”

• Valley Forge: Starving, broke, and battle-weary, the Continental Army hunkers down in Pennsylvania for a long cold winter — and emerges a powerful military force.

• Battle of Cowpens: A southern clash in which Daniel Morgan’s brilliant tactics outsmart the enemy.

• Battle of Yorktown: Washington’s unyielding attack that ends eight long years of suffering — and wins liberty for the colonies.

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." — 5 Stars,  Top Ten Hall of Fame Reviewer

 Spartans! Persians! Romans! Historic warriors who changed the world.

In Great Battles for Boys: Ancients to Middle Ages, boys travel to the ancient world and learn about history from the front lines of twelve famous battles that drastically altered world history.

Boys will also learn about the notable warriors who led the battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others.

"I bought this for him for Christmas 2020 and today (Jan 1) he chose this book over his tablet. As a mom, I'm ECSTATIC!!! ... Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Awesome book!!!! Great history tool, I really recommend it."

                                                                                                 -- 5 stars R.

Beginning with Ancient Greece and Persia, the stunning battles move chronologically into the Middle Ages and the Crusades before concluding with the year 1588 and the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England — the dawn of modern naval warfare.

Pick up a copy today and create a reader tomorrow!

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

Make sure it's not "The Forgotten War."

Great Battles for Boys explores the battles, leaders, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) history’s most significant military clashes. These true tales of courage and valour captivate even the most reluctant readers.

Despite more than 2 million casualties, the Korean War remains a mystery to most Americans—young and old. Now boys can learn what happened, battle by battle.

"Great book for kids interested in War history. My 12-year-old has read all the books in this series and enjoyed them all. He learned a lot about the Korean War in this one."

          — 5 stars Buffalo Steve

Here are some of the exciting chapters

• The Invasion of South Korea: The surprise attack that triggered the war.

• Battle of the Chosin Reservoir: How the “Chosin Few" courageously survived a harrowing fighting retreat that looked like certain death.

• And many more battles including Naktong River, Twin Tunnels, Samdong-Ni, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop Hill.

Filled with biographies of heroic soldiers and Marines such as Chesty Puller and even a horse that became a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, this true story moves through the battles in chronological order. By the end, boys will understand the war's politics, the geography of Asia, and the stark difference between a democratic government and a Communist system.

The Vietnam War — what really happened?

Boys will find out in Great Battles for Boys: The Vietnam War.

From soldiers' first-person accounts to the military's after-action reports on the front lines, boys will learn about the strategies, tactics, and weapons — and some of the politics behind sending American soldiers into a deadly and disastrous conflict.

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

"This book should be in school libraries everywhere…"

— 5 stars, #1 Hall of Fame reviewer

Written just for boys — especially boys who are reluctant readers — this thrilling military history highlights some of early America's most important clashes. 

"He asks to read these books on his own!" — Paix, 5 stars

Great Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to World War I begins with the Revolutionary War and the colonial fight for freedom. The thrilling history continues with the hardships of the Civil War, the fierce fight at the Alamo, Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Juan Hill, and concludes with the American Expeditionary Forces fighting in World War I.

Packed with historic photos, maps, and notable biographies, Great Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to World War One also explores the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won the victory— or suffered the defeat.

If your son likes action-packed stories, authentic details, and easy-to-read but exciting chapters, then he’ll 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." — Top Ten Hall of Fame Reviewer, 5 stars

Military history that captivates even the most reluctant reader!

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Exclusive Complete Set :

Ancients to Middle Ages

The American Revolution

The Civil War

Bunker Hill to World War I

World War I

World War II Europe

World War II Pacific

The Korean War

The Vietnam War