Great battles for boys. World War I /
Giorello, Joe,
Great battles for boys. World War I / World War I World War 1 World War one Joe Giorello with Sibella Giorello. - 180 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. - Great battles for boys . - Giorello, Joe. Great battles for boys. .
Includes bibliographical references.
"In this installment of the bestselling history series, young readers will learn about World War I's major battles, leaders, tactics and modern inventions such as airplanes and tanks that were crucial to "The Great War"--named not because the conflict was so good, but because its losses were so devastating. It's an unforgettable journey into history. Among the battles covered are Battle of Tannenberg, Battle of the Somme, and Battle of Cantigny. Other chapters cover WWI's most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Boys will also gain an understanding of the world events shaped by this monumental conflict, including the Russian Revolution of 1917. Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats against all odds, Great Battles for Boys: WWI explains the weapons, tactics, and strategies that helped the Allies topple the Central Powers. Each chapter also concludes with suggestions for further age-appropriate books, internet sites, and movies that the whole family can watch together."--Back cover.
9781947076167 1947076167 9781947076174
World War, 1914-1918--Juvenile literature.
Battles--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Great battles for boys. World War I / World War I World War 1 World War one Joe Giorello with Sibella Giorello. - 180 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. - Great battles for boys . - Giorello, Joe. Great battles for boys. .
Includes bibliographical references.
"In this installment of the bestselling history series, young readers will learn about World War I's major battles, leaders, tactics and modern inventions such as airplanes and tanks that were crucial to "The Great War"--named not because the conflict was so good, but because its losses were so devastating. It's an unforgettable journey into history. Among the battles covered are Battle of Tannenberg, Battle of the Somme, and Battle of Cantigny. Other chapters cover WWI's most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Boys will also gain an understanding of the world events shaped by this monumental conflict, including the Russian Revolution of 1917. Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats against all odds, Great Battles for Boys: WWI explains the weapons, tactics, and strategies that helped the Allies topple the Central Powers. Each chapter also concludes with suggestions for further age-appropriate books, internet sites, and movies that the whole family can watch together."--Back cover.
9781947076167 1947076167 9781947076174
World War, 1914-1918--Juvenile literature.
Battles--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.