Why War Happened

Amid the violence of war, the question often arises: How did this happen? Too often, the answer is simplified. However, no major war has ever been fought over just one issue. While the conflict may have ignited after a single event, multiple issues and circumstances fanned the flames. This relevant series takes readers into the war room of some momentous conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the American Revolution, and the Afghanistan War. Complex matters are sensitively presented, battles and outcomes are thoroughly explored, and the text is assisted by sidebars with further insight.
? Texts stress chronology, cause-and-effect events, and multiple viewpoints, which are key learning opportunities in the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards
? Valuable support for social studies curriculum
? Historical photographs and artwork aid in understanding events and time periods