Americans at War: A Gareth Stevens Timeline Series

The United States was forged on the battlefields of the American Revolution. Since then, the country's history has been continuously shaped by conflict, both within its borders and around the world. This series is an excellent and accessible introduction to the military history of the United States, spanning the centuries between the first sparks of the American Revolution through today's "war on terror." Each comprehensive book goes behind the fighting to explain why the conflicts happened, the tactics that shaped them, the technology that made them possible, and their ultimate political consequences. Informative sidebars throughout highlight fascinating historical facts, and timelines on each spread give readers a more thorough understanding of the subject matter.