"Where was this book when I was in school?" — Avid Reader, 5-star review
"Great Battles for Boys" takes young readers to the front lines of the world's most amazing fights. In this volume of the bestselling history series, see which weapons, strategies, and military leaders won—or lost—these famous American battles.
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Great Battles for Boys is written with young readers in mind. Short, powerful chapters. Plenty of historic photos, maps, and other images. There's also added bonus material about how to find out more about each battle. In this episode:
- Bunker Hill: When ragtag colonists fight the mighty British Red Coats, and win.
- Saratoga: Gentleman Johnny Burgoyne gets a lesson in warfare from untrained American militias.
- Gettysburg: The devastating slaughter of brother against brother that provoked Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Antietam: One crucial invasion gone horribly wrong.
- Vicksburg: A Southern city struggles to survive under General U.S. Grant's siege.
- Little Big Horn: What really happened at Custer's Last Stand?
- The Alamo: Here's why Texans say, "Remember the Alamo!"
- San Jacinto: Among the world's shortest battles but the surprise victory won America its southwest land.
- The Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt, medal of honor winner, takes San Juan Hill.
- The Lost Battalion of WWI: Brave Americans who fought for survival in the Great War.
No boring history!
Military battles are ideal for teaching young men about history—and leadership. Battles reveal courage, valor, and stamina. These stories show real men fighting real conflicts that changed the world. Each chapter offers historic images, maps, and suggestions about how to find out more—because boys will want to know even more after reading about these incredible fights. Don't miss it.
