Soldiers on the Battlefront - Set of 5

Battling in the Pacific

Shows what life was like for soldiers in the Pacific during World War II, discussing heroic acts performed during key battles and the role of women in the war effort in the United States.

Billy Yank and Johnny Reb

Describes what life was like for soldiers on both sides during the Civil War, discussing camp life, food, marching, and the treatment of the wounded and prisoners of war, in a book that contains many first-person accounts of the war.

Roman Legions on the March

Describes what life was like for Roman soldiers, discussing who became soldiers; their training, uniforms, weapons, and tactics; and famous battles in which they fought.

The Siege of the Alamo

Describes the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Yankee Doodle and the Redcoats

Using excerpts from diaries, letters, newspaper articles, and other primary sources, tells of the everyday lives of the soldiers who fought the Revolutionary War, for both the British and for the colonies.