Books in Wars That Changed American History series

Explores the events that led the United States to go to war with Mexico in 1846, follows the major events of the war, and examines military life and the effects of the war in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Explores the Spanish American War and the events that led the United States to enter the war in Europe in 1917, follows the major events of American participation in the war, and examines the American international role after the war.

Explores the relationship between the United States and the Middle East that has led to four wars in a span of twelve years.

Explores the events following World War II and the beginning of the Cold War that led to the Korean conflict, follows the major events of the war, and examines the winding down of the conflict and later developments.

Arranged chronologically and covering all aspects of American history, each title in this series contains capsule biographies that mix the essential accomplishments of their subjects with fascinating, lesser-known details, as well as time lines, quizzes, and suggested projects.

Explores the events and changing opinions that led the American colonies to desire independence from Britain, follows the major events of the Revolution, and examines the War of 1812.

Explores the origins of the conflict in Vietnam and the events that led to the United States taking a leading role in it, follows the major events of the war and American reactions to it, and examines the ending of the war and its consequences.

Explores the events that led to World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor, follows the major events of American participation in the war at home and overseas, and examines the American international role after the war.

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Explores the Spanish American War and the events that led the United States to enter the war in Europe in 1917, follows the major events of American participation in the war, and examines the American international role after the war.

Explores the events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, follows the major events of the war and the end of slavery, and examines civilian life in wartime, Reconstruction, and the repercussions of the war.

Explores the origins of the conflict in Vietnam and the events that led to the United States taking a leading role in it, follows the major events of the war and American reactions to it, and examines the ending of the war and its consequences.