Americans at War: A Gareth Stevens Timeline

America emerged from the Revolutionary War as an independent nation, but it took many difficult battles over many years for independence to be achieved. Budding historians will discover the compelling stories behind the defining moments of the Revolutionary War-from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown. Readers are aided in their exploration by two distinct type of timelines. A general timeline outlines the major events in a comprehensive manner, and each chapter features a timeline to highlight the important dates covered within those pages. This gripping narrative about the people and places that played an important role in America's fight for independence won't easily be forgotten.

Did you know that it was not until over a year into the Civil War that the abolition of slavery became a stated war aim of the North? Readers can discover this fact along with a comprehensive account of the war that forever shaped American history in this valuable resource. Through the use of both general and chapter-specific timelines, this book provides a clear outline from which readers can gain valuable knowledge about the war that saw Americans taking up arms against one another over the secession of eleven southern states from the Union. Readers explore the stories behind the most important moments in the Civil War-from the battlefields to the home front. Historical artwork and early photographs bring to light the "war between brothers."

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 terrorism-from 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 war's 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 America's 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.

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.

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 II-from the invasion of Poland to the storming of Normandy's 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.

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 Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor to its surrender nearly 4 years later. The use of timelines effectively outlines the major events of World War II-both in the Pacific as well as in Europe and North Africa. Detailed text focuses on the battles that defined America's involvement in the Pacific theater, while historical photographs help readers to visualize the events.