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Presents excerpts from letters written by American servicemen and -women in World War II and background on the topics and themes covered, such as Pearl Harbor and long-distance love, and includes removable, miniature copies of several of the handwritten letters discussed.

"Based on the true-life story of Yurok men called to serve in World War I, this story follows three cousins as they struggle with being combat soldiers on the Western Front"--OCLC.

Describes how, instead of the promised prosperity, the enlisted soldiers for the United States in the Mexican War of 1846 reacted to their harsh treatment by pillaging in the Mexican countryside; and discusses the effect of these actions on the on racial tension in the nineteenth century.

"As the Allies raced to defeat Hitler, four men, all in the same unit, earned medal after medal for battlefield heroism.

Describes the daily life of a Union soldier in the Civil War, discussing training, camp life, health, religion, discipline, prisoners, weaponry, uniforms, and the role played by African Americans.

Private Elisha Stockwell?s recollection of his Civil War service, in the Union Army, starting at fifteen years old.

As the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. armed forces, the U.

Conquering the air is one of humankind's greatest achievements, and young readers who want to defend the skies can find a welcoming home in the U.

There is more to the U.S. Coast Guard than just rescuing ships at sea.

The U.S. Marine Corps has long been home to some of the world's most elite soldiers.

There are dozens of notable figures who started their careers with the U.

The United States Space Force is the first new branch of the U.S.

"Learn about the different jobs in the U.S. Army and what it takes to be a soldier"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Navy SEALs, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more.

This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Army Rangers, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more.