Download or read book The Sweep of the Sword A Battle Book for Boys An Account of the Wars of the World from the Earliest Ages to the Close of the South African War With Numerous Illustrations Etc written by Alfred Henry MILES and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Great Battles for Boys written by Joe Giorello and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-09 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others.
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Download or read book The Boy s Book of Battles written by Eric Wood and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy's Book of Battles by Eric Wood, first published in 1913. Eric Wood was the author of: Thrilling Deeds of British Airmen (1917) and Famous Voyages of the Greek Discoverers (1920). He was also the author of a series of books for boys in the early twentieth-century, with titles including: The Boy s Book of Adventure (1912), The Boy s Workshop (1912), The Boy s Book of Battles (1913), The Boy Scouts Roll of Honour (1914), The Boy s Book of the Sea (1915), The Boy s Book of Heroes (c1915), The Boy s Book of Buccaneers (1917), The British Boy s Annual (1921), The Outdoor Boy (1923) and The Boy s Book of the Open Air (1924). This book focuses on the military exploits of dozens of the most important battles in world history. Although a brief overview of the political issues involved is usually given, the main focus is on the daring deeds, strategies, and exploits of the battles themselves. Many critical battles from world history are given, including Marathon, Tours, Agincourt, and the Armada, but the book also strongly emphasizes 19th century battles, including Waterloo, Trafalgar, Balaclava, Palermo, Gettysburg, and Koniggratz.
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Download or read book Great Battles for Boys written by Joe Giorello and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. Want boys to read books? Give boys books they WANT to read! 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. "Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little known anecdotes, Joe takes readers "behind the scenes" and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation's history." The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.
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