The American Army of Two
The American Army of Two

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2019-08-08

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 1812 the British and American armies went to war. They fought over the rights of ships at sea. The war had been going on for two long years when this story takes place. It was September of 1814 in Scituate (say skit-you-ate) Massachusetts. The town was small. Most of the people in the town made their living by fishing. On this September day the lighthouse keeper had gone to town with his wife and most of his other children. He left two of his children, Rebecca and Abigail Bates, alone at the lighthouse. Becky was 21. Her sister was only 17. Find out how these two girls saved their town from an invasion by the British in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.6 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

An American Army of Two
An American Army of Two

Author: Janet Greeson

Publisher: First Avenue Editions

Published: 1991-11-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0876145470

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

During the War of 1812, Rebecca and Abigail Bates save their town's ships from the British by playing "Yankee Doodle" on a fife and drum to simulate the approach of American troops.

An American Army of Two
An American Army of Two

Author: Janet Greeson

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0761358390

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The war of 1812 is raging, and from the lighthouse where their father works, Rebecca Bates and her sister Abigail can see a British ship coming. But the American troops are nowhere near! Rebecca and Abigail go the rescue--to become an American army of two--in this adventure-filled tale based on the true story of two young women who turned the tables on the mighty British army.

The Ghost Army of World War II
The Ghost Army of World War II

Author: Rick Beyer

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1797225308

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

“A riveting tale told through personal accounts and sketches along the way—ultimately, a story of success against great odds. I enjoyed it enormously.” —Tom Brokaw The first book to tell the full story of how a traveling road show of artists wielding imagination, paint, and bravado saved thousands of American lives—now updated with new material. In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—artists, designers, architects, and sound engineers, including such future luminaries as Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey—landed in France to conduct a secret mission. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret, and their story was hushed up for decades after the war's end. Hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs, along with maps, official memos, and letters, accompany Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles’s meticulous research and interviews with many of the soldiers, weaving a compelling narrative of how an unlikely team carried out amazing battlefield deceptions that saved thousands of American lives and helped open the way for the final drive to Germany. The stunning art created between missions also offers a glimpse of life behind the lines during World War II. This updated edition includes: A new afterword by co-author Rick Beyer Never-before-seen additional images The successful campaign to have the unit awarded a Congressional Gold Medal History and WWII enthusiasts will find The Ghost Army of World War II an essential addition to their library.

America's Army
America's Army

Author: Beth Bailey

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2009-11-23

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0674035364

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

" ... the story of the all-volunteer force, from the draft protests and policy proposals of the 1960s through the Iraq War"--Jacket.

Fire and Fortitude
Fire and Fortitude

Author: John C. McManus

Publisher: Dutton Caliber

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0451475046

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"John C. McManus, one of our most highly-acclaimed historians of World War II, takes readers from Pearl Harbor--a rude awakening for a ragtag militia woefully unprepared for war--to Makin, a sliver of coral reef where the Army was tested against the increasingly-desperate Japanese. In between were nearly two years of punishing combat as the Army transformed, at times unsteadily, from an undertrained garrison force into an unstoppable juggernaut, and America evolved from an inward-looking nation into a global superpower."--Provided by publisher.

Army of Two: Dirty Money
Army of Two: Dirty Money

Author: John Ney Rieber

Publisher: Prima Games

Published: 2008-01-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780761557449

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Twenty-first-century soldiers of fortune Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem don't always get along--but their heavy-caliber missions to flashpoints and hot zones around the world haven't left them time to shoot each other...yet. This original graphic novel follows the Army of Two through some of their earliest missions together working as private military contractors up through the present. Faced with corruption, well-armed adversaries, and the promise of a hefty paycheck, Rios and Salem can only count on each other. Written by John Ney Rieber and illustrated by Brandon McKinney,Army of Two: Dirty Moneydelivers an action-packed, all-original story line that expands on the plot of theArmy of Twovideo game from Electronic Arts. •Video Game Tie-In:Based on the new Electronic Arts video game,Army of Two, releasing in November 2007. •Written by John Ney Rieber: Rieber is a critically acclaimed writer. In between his work for Marvel Comics and DC/Vertigo, he has chronicled the adventures of video-game heroine Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and G.I. Joe and Transformers, along with countless other tales of magic, mystery, and violence. •Illustrated by Brandon McKinney: McKinney is an illustrator who has done work for such clients as Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Random House Books, Dark Horse Comics, and Marvel Comics, among many other clients for the past 14 years.

American Military History, Volume II
American Military History, Volume II

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From the Publisher: This latest edition of an official U.S. Government military history classic provides an authoritative historical survey of the organization and accomplishments of the United States Army. This scholarly yet readable book is designed to inculcate an awareness of our nation's military past and to demonstrate that the study of military history is an essential ingredient in leadership development. It is also an essential addition to any personal military history library.

All American
All American

Author: Steve Eubanks

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-10-29

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0062202839

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

All American is Steve Eubanks inspiring story of two football rivals who faced each other in the momentous 2001 Army-Navy Game who would both go on to serve in the United States military in the Iraq War. In December, 2001, as fires still burned beneath the World Trade Center ruins, West Point cadet Chad Jenkins and Naval Academy midshipman Brian Stann faced off at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia in what would become the most-watched college football game of the decade: the matchup between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen. With his team down by thirteen points, Stann, a Navy linebacker, came into contact with Jenkins, the Army quarterback, for the first time, landing a perfect tackle. Though these two players would not meet again for another decade, Stann and Jenkins shared the same path: both went to war, led soldiers, and witnessed and participated in events they never imagined possible. A moving and fascinating dual profile of honor, duty, courage, and competition, illustrated with photos, All American is a thoughtful exploration of American character and values, embodied in the lives of two remarkable young men.