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"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