With the possible exception of the Civil War, no other period in American history rivals the American Revolution in importance. Originating in 1775 as disorganized, local violence over rights and taxes, it quickly escalated into full-blown armed conflict. By the time the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, a new nation had emerged. Offering a day-by-day chronology of the people and events important to the American Revolution, Revolutionary War Almanac provides an up-close look at this historic time. The A-to-Z dictionary covers people, battles, and other exciting details. More than 130 maps,...
With the possible exception of the Civil War, no other period in American history rivals the American Revolution in importance. Originating in 1775 as...
The Korean War was the first "hot war" of the Cold War, the first "police action" undertaken by the United States under the aegis of the United Nations, and the first war to be over-shadowed by the menace of nuclear conflagration. It has been called America's "forgotten war," but it had a profound impact on East-West relations and America's foreign and military policies. Offering a wealth of information, Korean War Almanac contains a day-by-day chronology of the events and the people involved in this important war. Alphabetically arranged entries bring the period to life by vividly describing...
The Korean War was the first "hot war" of the Cold War, the first "police action" undertaken by the United States under the aegis of the United Nation...
Tracing American war history, this series provides a look at a particular period of American history and its role and influence on various acts of war. It includes an A-to-Z dictionary that covers people, battles, events, and other details such as military strategies from the opposing sides.
Tracing American war history, this series provides a look at a particular period of American history and its role and influence on various acts of war...