Scholastic Encyclopedia of the United States at War
by June English, Thomas D. Jones
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Description
Updated to include the events of 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, this story of the United States' involvement in war is told in engaging narrative and evocative period art and photographs.<br> <br> The addition chapters on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq make this the only comprehensive title for children. Wars covered are the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican American War, Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, and War in Iraq. Each war is placed in context examining the prelude to the war and the aftermath. Biographies of both notable figures and quiet heros, pull-quotes, maps, timelines, eyewitness accounts, and discussions of medical and psychological care issues, anti-war protests,
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