Heroes of the battlefield /
Williams, Brian, 1943-
Heroes of the battlefield / Brian and Brenda Williams. - 48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm - Heroes of World War II Ignite . - Heroes of World War II. Ignite (Heinemann-Raintree) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Ordinary heroes -- Soldiers in combat -- Heroes of the sea -- War in the air -- Bomber crews -- Special forces -- Unsung heroes -- What makes a hero?
The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard Bud Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories.
9781410980489 1410980480 9781410980533 1410980537
2014044912
World War, 1939-1945--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Soldiers--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Heroes of the battlefield / Brian and Brenda Williams. - 48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm - Heroes of World War II Ignite . - Heroes of World War II. Ignite (Heinemann-Raintree) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Ordinary heroes -- Soldiers in combat -- Heroes of the sea -- War in the air -- Bomber crews -- Special forces -- Unsung heroes -- What makes a hero?
The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard Bud Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories.
9781410980489 1410980480 9781410980533 1410980537
2014044912
World War, 1939-1945--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Soldiers--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.