history, military

Explores the first crusades in Jerusalem, focusing on the influences of Melisende, the eldest daughter of the third Crusader king of Jerusalem, and her sisters, discussing her influence which reached as far as France and England.

"This book considers nearly 150 years of U.S. military intervention in Latin America, from naval patrols near turbulent Spanish colonies in the early 19th century, to the protection of U.S. interests during Caribbean rebellions at the turn of the 20th century, to later actions in Panama, Honduras, Cuba and Nicaragua"--Provided by publisher.

A visual history of the Civil War that includes photographs, first-person accounts, maps, and timelines highlighting key events, locations, and people.

The Invasion of Normandy was the most anticipated event of WWII. A historically accurate and serious graphic narrative by Wayne Vansant, Normandy depicts the invasion of Normandy on five beaches--Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword--to the construction of Mulberry Harbors, the capture of Cherbourg, the fight for Saint-L? and also Caen, the breakout of Patton's Third Army, the fights at the Falaise Pocket, to the liberation of Paris.

Reassesses three battles that took place during three different time periods, focusing on how the individual participants felt at the most crucial moments during the fight.