Takes you to 56 special places in our nation's history, the majority of which are National Historic Landmarks. Beginning with the first shots of the American Revolution, you follow the American Defenders into the War of 1812, the Struggle for Western Territory, the Civil War, Spanish-American War, two World Wars, & into the Cold War years up to the late 1950s. You'll visit forts & battle sites; climb aboard old ships & a modern submarine; experience the excitement of early aviation; hear the roar of pioneering space vehicles; & note the special places where peace treaties were signed. For children. Illustrated.

Covers fifty-five national historic landmarks, including battlefields, forts, lighthouses, and rocket sites, that illustrate how American defenders took part in various military actions throughout history.

Describes American military activities from the American Revolution to the Cold War era following World War 2.