TY - BOOK AU - Williams,Brian AU - Williams,Brenda TI - Heroes of the battlefield T2 - Heroes of World War II SN - 9781410980489 PY - 2016///] CY - Chicago, Illinois PB - Heinemann-Raintree KW - World War, 1939-1945 KW - Biography KW - Juvenile literature KW - Soldiers KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - 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? N2 - 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 ER -