Books in Americans at War: A Gareth Stevens Timeline Series series

The European and North African fronts were where World War II began and where many of its defining events took place. In this engrossing volume, readers learn the stories and strategies behind many of the seminal moments of World War IIfrom the invasion of Poland to the storming of Normandys beaches on D-Day. A helpful timeline pinpoints the most important dates in the European and North African theaters, as well as on the Pacific front. Additional chapter-by-chapter timelines accompany wartime photographs and maps to further explain the scope of this war.

It was called the War to End War, cost over 35 million lives, and changed the scope of warfare forever. Readers discover these and many more vital facts about World War I in this absorbing history resource. A general timeline highlights the major events of the war for readers, and each chapter features an additional timeline to present further details about the dates that shaped the war. This book provides a comprehensive overview of The Great War both before and after American troops entered the fighting. Readers learn about the people, places, and technological advancements that defined this war. Historical artwork and photographs give a visual depiction of life on the front lines and in the trenches.

World War II was the largest war in history, with battles taking place throughout Europe, North Africa, and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. In this book, readers will learn about the varied military campaigns that took place in the Pacific, from Japans attack on Pearl Harbor to its surrender nearly 4 years later. The use of timelines effectively outlines the major events of World War IIboth in the Pacific as well as in Europe and North Africa. Detailed text focuses on the battles that defined Americas involvement in the Pacific theater, while historical photographs help readers to visualize the events.

The war on terror is a war that is far-reaching in its scope and complex in its tactics. In this book, readers discover the worldwide efforts being made to fight terrorismfrom the caves of Afghanistan to the intelligence agencies of Europe and America. They see the chain of causes and effects connected to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 as well as the battles being fought around the world to ensure that another attack of that magnitude does not occur. With the help of both general and chapter-specific timelines, readers learn the details behind the major events that have shaped this global conflict. Striking photographs show firsthand the impact of the war on terror in America and abroad.

The Vietnam War was one of the most polarizing wars in American history. Readers explore the wars history and impact in this engrossing volume. A timeline of important military campaigns and political decisions runs throughout the book, while more specific timelines detail the events highlighted in each chapter. These timelines are given life through text designed to explain the historical, military, and social context of the Vietnam War. Readers discover the events that preceded Americas 12-year involvement in the conflict, the major air and land attacks that defined the war, and the images that brought the war into the lives of Americans far from the front lines.