Books with author Dick Smolinski

This account of the famous battles of the French and Indian War includes these topics: Struggle for the North American continent; Control of the Ohio River Territory; Moving toward Fort Duquesne; and Control of the New York Territory.

British and colonial armies fought each other in more than 1,500 engagements during the Revolutionary War. This book examines the battles that marked the beginning of the war, key turning points throughout the eight-year conflict, and the end of the war.

Describes the major land battles of the Revolutionary War, including the battle at Lexington and the British surrender at Yorktown.

Union and Confederate armies fought each other in more than 2,200 engagements during the Civil War. This book examines nine of the most important battles of this war, from the opening shots at Fort Sumner to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.

Discusses eleven key battles of the French and Indian War in which colonists of North America fought together for the first time against a common enemy.

Describes what it was like to be a soldier during the French and Indian War, including the uniforms they wore, key figures, and the roles of the infantry, artillery, and cavalry units.

During the Revolutionary War, men and women from many different backgrounds came together to work toward a common goal. This book tells the true stories of these people through the course of the war

Traces the life of the highly respected Confederate general, with an emphasis on his difficult boyhood in Virginia

The Revolutionary War divided American colonist into two groups–the Loyalists and the Patriots. Soldiers on each side fought bravely for their cause. Read Revolutionary War Soldiers to find out what it was like to be a soldier the armies on both sides.

When men left their homes to fight in the Revolutionary War, they left behind wives, children, families, and friends. Read this book to discover how colonial men, women, and children left behind struggled to survive.

Discusses the significant battles during the Spanish-American War, including the battles of Santiago and Cuba.

Smolinski, Diane