Childrens Military History

This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful search for their parents, and eventually connect with Nicholas Winton, a British former stockbroker who was instrumental in bringing them to safety.

Follow the life of Luz, a Mexican-American war hero who fought for equality and created the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the United States.

Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the US military base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Following the attack, the United States would officially enter World War II, and people around the country would join together to support the war effort. But for those at Pearl Harbor, the war began when the attack did. Pilots, navy officers, nurses, and civilians quickly took action. These brave heroes worked to defend Pearl Harbor. They cared for casualties and worked to repair the damage.

In compelling poetry, the spirits of Frederick Douglas, John Brown, and William Tecumseh Sherman come alive. So does the heart-rending tale of a Confederate son and Union father, the desperate struggle of boys fighting like men, the horrifying shrieks of the wounded, and the pitiful plight of a toil-weary slave. One poetic letter finds distraught parents aching for a son who hasn’t been heard from in months. Another spotlights a wounded lad languishing in a POW camp, determined to survive his living nightmare.

This audiobook describes the design and significance of the Vietnam Memorial located in Washington DC built to honor the American soldiers who served in Vietnam.

Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before.

In an effort to quell rebellion and at the same time boost the king’s coffers, the Townshend Acts was introduced to the colonies. Little did the British Parliament know that the said Acts would make the colonists angrier. Listen about the effects of the Acts and how they led to the Boston Massacre. Do you think the colonists’ response was justifiable? Did the British underestimate the colonists?

At the end of this audiobook, you should have all the information you need to successfully construct a timeline of the American Revolutionary War Era. A timeline will help you to better see how and why the revolutionary war took place. Examine its beginnings and its end. Know the key personalities involved in every historic part of the timeline.

The American Revolutionary War lasted for eight years. It is an important event in the history of the United States, which can be divided into specific timelines. In this book, you will learn about the three major battles which happened in Ticonderoga, Savannah, and King’s Mountain. Get to know the personalities who contributed to these battles and find out which side won in each.

It was common knowledge that when the American Revolutionary War started, the colonists were going up against a large and mighty navy. But that knowledge didn’t stop them from defending their freedom with just a few ships. In this book, you will read about how the Continental Navy was born.

During wars, a lot of people cry of pain. They lose their loved ones, and they even become victims of violence themselves. But what happens to crimes committed during the war? Who tries these criminals? If you are curious to know the answers to these questions, then here’s the book for you to learn from.

What happened in the Valley Forge? What was its purpose in historical accounts? In this book, you will learn about the importance of the Valley Forge in the history of the American Revolution. Not only will you see its vantage point, you will also learn about the lives of the soldiers stationed there. By listening to this book, you will also understand how good leadership was instrumental in wars.

In the beginning, America didn’t have a good chance of winning the war against Britain. Britain had an impressive fleet, and their military was well-trained and supplied. The American soldiers, on the other hand, were untrained and under-supplied. Luckily, as the war progressed, America gained allies in France, Poland, Spain, and Germany. Listen on about how an alliance was formed and what its effects are.

You know a lot about Ancient Greece because of the writings of philosophers. But did you know that military personnel also helped to make Ancient Greece one of the most successful early civilizations in history? One of the most popular in this aspect is Alexander the Great. Who was he and what did he do to deserve a place in history books? Find out today!

Discover the young life that shaped a great man. Few famous humans came into the world under such humble circumstances as Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809. But it may very well be that the humble and unassuming life he lived actually served to shape him into the solid, moral, honest, decent, hard-working adult that he became. What were those circumstances, the formula so to speak, that molded this future president? This biography looks at the childhood and young adulthood of Abraham Lincoln.

Know the facts about the Spanish American War of 1898. Listen to this audiobook to learn about what caused the war, who the main personalities were, how it ended, and what were the treaties that contributed to it. Listening to historical truths does not have to be too overwhelming. Take it one step at a time. Start with this audiobook today!

Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat are perfectly at home in the dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital. But the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her strange companion changes everything. Will the friends be driven out or can they save the day? Find out about Florence, her nurses and Scutari Hospital through the eyes of Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat.

Vlad flea is with his friend Crisp VC, the carrier pigeon. They are on a mission to deliver a secret message. It is March 25, 1918, and the friends are behind enemy lines. They must dodge the dog-fights, survive the trenches and seek help from the staff of the hospital tent as they race to reach Britain safely.

Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak 12 languages - and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this Major League catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?

Join Francis Scott Key on the choppy waters of the Chesapeake Bay in this stunning iconographic audiobook that will transport you to one of the most important days in US history. This audio tells the story of the creation of the American national anthem. Includes patriotic songs performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina.