"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
Unforgettable History!
Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series that sends young readers “into the fight.” Boys learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won—or lost—the world's most important military battles.
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Full of amazing historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters, Great Battles for Boys captures the attention of even the most reluctant readers. History leaps off the page through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of men at war. Boys also learn how these conflicts shaped the world, and why “Freedom isn’t free." A terrific addition to the Young Adult adaptations such as Killing Patton, Unbroken, and Rick Atkinson's military history series.
How Did Hitler Rise to Power—and Almost Conquer the World?
In this episode of the bestselling series, the story begins with Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany and his devastating invasion of Poland that launched World War II. In chronological order, the crucial battles storm across Europe and into North Africa, including:
- Battle of Britain: Germany's deadly attempt to invade the United Kingdom
- The Winter War: A tiny tribe of Finish soldiers miraculously defeats Stalin's massive Red Army
- The Battle of Kursk: The world's largest tank battle burns across the Eastern front
- North Africa: General Rommel's Afrika Korps nearly crush the Allies
- Invasion of Sicily: British spies fool the Germans, and sneak troops into Italy
- DDay: the heroic Normandy invasion that changes the war's momentum
- Battle of the Bulge: Hitler seems beaten but invades Belgium and stuns the novice American troops
“I strongly recommend this book, particularly to young readers who aren't provided this kind of insight in standard texts.”
— Randolph Carter Harrison, retired officer Army Special Forces, former head of media relations, The Boeing Company, and author of West from Yesterday.
