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American Military History and World War II
Band of Brothers, by Steven Ambrose. Ages 14 and up. 338 pages. This is the gritty and awe inspiring account of Easy Company, a group of men who parachuted into France prior to the D-Day invasion, and fought their way across France, Belgium and Germany, right into the Eagle’s Nest, Adolph Hitler’s mountain top residence. This story was immortalized by Steven Spielberg in the movie by the same title. Their training in England and the battles they fought, against themselves and the enemy are vividly told.
The horrors and cruelties of war, as well as the heroic actions they undertook, unfold throughout this amazing book. Direct commentary by the men who survived makes this saga even more meaningful. Their fears, failings, heroic actions, and camaraderie they experienced will stay with your son forever. This book is an outstanding opportunity for boys to immerse themselves in what these men were thinking and feeling, as well as becoming engrossed and educated in the epic battles of World War II. If your son has an interest in American military history, wants to truly learn about WW II, or would enjoy reading about the bonds that these Band of Brothers developed, he will never forget this book. In stock. $12.95.
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Ghost Soldiers, by Hampton Sides. 384 pages. Ages 14 and up. Wow! After your son reads this book, that is what his reaction will be. He will get goose bumps, be horrified, and find himself cheering at the end. He will tell his parents, friends and teachers about this heroic WW II rescue mission. If your son has to do a book report on WW II, this is the book. The setting is the Philippines, WW II. The time is Jan, 1945. American forces are starting to push the Japanese army back into Japan. As the Japanese army retreats, there are fears they will kill American POW’s, held in Japanese POW camps in the Philippines. These fears are realized, after American commanders learn of the massacre of American POW’s at the Palawan POW camp. There are another 513 POW’s at the Cabanatuan Prison camp that may be massacred any day now. These are the POW’s that survived the Bataan Death March. The decision is made to launch a rescue mission, behind enemy lines, by the Army Rangers. The book is well written, and mesmerizing. This inspiring story will make your son feel proud to be an American.
In stock. $12.95
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Great American Warriors, by Sal Tomasi. Ages 10-14. 97 pgs. Have your son meet some of the real Supermen from American History: Booksforboys.com
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Army Rangers to the Rescue:
They were the untested leaders of a dangerous rescue mission inside enemy territory, desperately trying to save five hundred American prisoners from being slaughtered.
Raiders of the Invincible Empire:
These men lifted an entire country off its knees and restored America’s courage, after the sneak attack on the USA at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The Defiant Sea Captain:
His ship was on fire and sinking. Much of his crew had been killed or wounded. The British naval captain demanded that he surrender. The American sea captain roared back his defiant reply: “I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT!”
The Rebel General:
His leadership is why the United States exists today, and his actions set the example for future American leaders.
These amazing short stories will grab your son’s attention from the first sentence. They provide instant gratification for boys that are quickly bored. These educational stories can also be useful material for book reports on American History.
After your son experiences the heroic actions of these Great American Warriors, he may ask himself: Did these men really do these things? The answer is yes.
In Stock. $9.95. This book is supplied with a separate set of questions, answers and explanations.
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Read a brief excerpt from each short story.
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