“This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written ….” Top 500 Amazon Reviewer

Unforgettable History!

Great Battles for Boys is the best-selling history series that sends young readers into the fight. Learn about military leaders, weapons, and strategies.

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Filled with amazing historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters, Great Battles for Boys captures the attention of even reluctant readers. History leaps off the page through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of men at war. Learn how these conflicts shaped the world, and why “Freedom isn’t free.”

In this episode, the story opens with Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany, followed by his devastating invasion of Poland that launched World War II. In chronological order, the crucial battles storm across Europe and into North Africa, including:

The Battle of Britain: Germany’s attempt to invade the United KingdomThe Winter War: a tiny tribe of Finish soldiers defeats Stalin’s massive Red ArmyThe Battle of Kursk: World’s largest tank battle smolders on the Eastern frontNorth Africa: German General Rommel’s Afrika Korps almost crush the AlliesInvasion of Sicily: British spies fool the NazisD-Day: the heroic Normandy invasionBattle of the Bulge: Hitler invades Belgium and stuns novice American troops

“I strongly recommend this book, particularly to young readers who aren’t provided this kind of insight in standard texts.” — Randolph Carter Harrison, retired officer Army Special Forces, former head of media relations, The Boeing Company, and author of West from Yesterday.

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