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Author
Publisher
Crown Forum
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
In "Patton, Montgomery, Rommel," one of Britain's most accomplished military scholars presents an unprecedented study of the land war in the North African and European theaters, as well as their chief commanders--three men who also happened to be the most compelling dramatis personae of World War II.
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
In July 1862 Joshua Chamberlain, a family man and respected professor at Bowdoin College in Maine, joined the fight to preserve the Union. His wartime service was exemplary; he is perhaps best remembered for his outstanding leadership at Gettysburg.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on Arnold's surviving writings and on the letters, memoirs, and political documents of his contemporaries ... a fascinating portrait of a brilliant man, consistently undervalued by his peers, who made a choice that continues to reverberate through American history."
Author
Series
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the Civil War general from Maine whose skill as a commander in twenty-four battles, despite being wounded six times, made him a symbol for bravery and perseverance for the Union side.
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the French general and statesman who was instrumental in persuading France to aid the colonists in the American Revolution and then returned to participate in the political scene in his own country.
Author
Publisher
Threshold Editions/Mercury Radio Arts
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Combining biography and Washington's own writings with his own trademark insights, comments, and sidebars, Beck explores our nation's first president and describes how Washington's beliefs and values--beliefs and values which united a country in an age even more fractious than our own--are especially important to remember today.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Traces the career and achievements of the military leader from his prestigious early years through his command in Afghanistan and nomination as director of the CIA, exploring his contributions to the war and counterterrorism efforts.
70) Invisible generals: rediscovering family legacy, and a quest to honor America's first Black generals
Author
Publisher
Black Privilege Publishing, Atria
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The amazing true story of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Perfect for fans of Devotion and Hidden Figures. Red Tails, George Lucas’s celebration of America’s first Black flying squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen, should have been a moment of victory for Doug Melville. He expected to see his great-uncle Benjamin...
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Tells the life story of American four-star general George S. Patton and examines his influence on American military history. Includes discussion about his early battles with dyslexia and explores how his outspoken and impetuous behavior got him into trouble throughout his military career. Features comments from colleagues and biographers, including Robert H. Patton, the general's grandson.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of Revolutionary War general and first President of the United States, George Washington, focusing on his use of spies to gather intelligence that helped the colonies win the war.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Profiles Claire Lee Chennault who, after retiring from the United States Army Air Corps, volunteered as an advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek and led both Chinese and American air troops against Japan during World War II.
79) Robert E. Lee
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Robert E. Lee, the leading Confederate general of the American Civil War, remains a source of fascination and, for some, veneration. This film examines the life and reputation of the general, whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy, and who was elevated to almost god-like status by his admirers after his death.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"--
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