Heroes of World War II

Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781648763793
ISBN-13 : 1648763790
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Heroes of World War II by : Kelly Milner Halls

An introduction to the brave heroes of World War 2 for kids ages 8 to 12 Sometimes all it takes to make a difference is a single person willing to risk their life and take a stand. This inspiring collection of biographies explores the stories of some of the most amazing heroes of World War 2. From Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler to our forgotten African allies, these soldiers, spies, and freedom fighters helped change the world and save millions of lives. What will kids learn from their stories of selflessness and bravery? 50 incredible tales—Kids will learn about what happened in World War II through the eyes of the people who lived and fought during it. Powerful quotations—Help kids better understand who these people were and what they stood for with direct quotes included in each story. Learn more—Kids can find out even more about the heroes in this book thanks to suggestions for further reading at the end of each biography. Introduce kids to the incredible stories of heroic men and women in this standout among biography books.

Forgotten Heroes of World War II

Forgotten Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9781589799646
ISBN-13 : 158979964X
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Forgotten Heroes of World War II by : Thomas E. Simmons

World War II was the defining event of the twentieth century. For everyone it was a time of confusion, fear, destruction, and death on a scale never before seen. Much has been written of the generals, campaigns, and battles of the war, but it was young, ordinary American kids who held our freedom in their hands as they fought for liberty across the globe. Forgotten Heroes of World War II offers a personal understanding of what was demanded of these young heroes through the stories of rank-and-file individuals who served in the navy, marines, army, air corps, and merchant marine in all theaters of the war. Their tales are told without pretense or apology. At the time, each thought himself no different from those around him, for they were all young, scared, and miserable. They were the ordinary, the extraordinary—the forgotten.

Invisible Heroes of World War II

Invisible Heroes of World War II
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1629724173
ISBN-13 : 9781629724171
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Invisible Heroes of World War II by : Jerry Borrowman

Invisible Heroes of World War II documents ten fascinating true stories of a diverse group of soldiers and noncombatants from all over the world, including African Americans, women, and Native Americans, who fought with the Allies during World War II. These heroes made significant contributions in the war effort, and sometimes gave their lives for freedom and liberty, often without much recognition or fanfare. Some were frontline soldiers who were captured by the enemy and endured horrific conditions as POWs, others were ordinary citizens who fought in the French Resistance and provided vital operations to undermine Nazi occupation, while others were engineers, workers in industry, or war correspondents and photographers. All served with valor and distinction as part of the massive Allied forces who fought to free the world from tyranny and oppression. -- Provided by publisher.

LIFE Heroes of World War II

LIFE Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : Time Inc. Books
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 9781683302117
ISBN-13 : 1683302117
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis LIFE Heroes of World War II by : The Editors of LIFE

A moneygrubbing Nazi who spent his fortune saving Jews, a Bon Marche perfume seller who became a British spy, a Polish priest who gave his life so that another man could live. These are just a few of the ordinary people who became extraordinary heroes - on and off the battlefields of World War II.

10 True Tales: World War II Heroes

10 True Tales: World War II Heroes
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 151
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ISBN-10 : 9780545312127
ISBN-13 : 0545312124
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis 10 True Tales: World War II Heroes by : Allan Zullo

Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II! Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades' lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis' devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can he make it home?The world was saved by these and many more real-life heroes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.

Women Heroes of World War II

Women Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Total Pages : 361
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ISBN-10 : 9781641600095
ISBN-13 : 1641600098
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Women Heroes of World War II by : Kathryn J. Atwood

Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became involved in the most dangerous resistance work—sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. Soviet pilot Anna Yegorova flew missions against the Germans on the Eastern Front in an all-male regiment, eventually becoming a squadron leader. In these pages, young readers will meet these and many other similarly courageous women and girls who risked their lives to help defeat the Nazis. Thirty-two engaging and suspense-filled stories unfold from across Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, the United States and, in this expanded edition, the Soviet Union, providing an inspiring reminder of women and girls' refusal to sit on the sidelines around the world and throughout history. An overview of World War II and summaries of each country's entrance and involvement in the war provide a framework for better understanding each woman's unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile. Women Heroes of World War II is an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf.

Women Heroes of World War II

Women Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9781556529610
ISBN-13 : 1556529619
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Women Heroes of World War II by : Kathryn J. Atwood

Twenty-six stories of women heroes from World War II.

Women Heroes of World War II—the Pacific Theater

Women Heroes of World War II—the Pacific Theater
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Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Total Pages : 221
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ISBN-10 : 9781613731710
ISBN-13 : 161373171X
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Women Heroes of World War II—the Pacific Theater by : Kathryn J. Atwood

A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2017 Glamorous American singer Claire Phillips opened a nightclub in manila, using the earnings to secretly feed starving American POWs. She also began working as a spy, chatting up Japanese military men and passing their secrets along to local guerrilla resistance fighters. Australian Army nurse Vivian Bullwinkel, stationed in Singapore, then shipwrecked in the the Dutch East Indies, became the sole survivor of a horrible massacre by Japanese soliders. She hid for days, tending to a seriously wounded British soldier while wounded herself. Humanitarian Elizabeth Choy lived the rest of her life hating war, though not her tormentors, after enduring six months of starvation and torture by the Japanese military police. In these pages, readers will meet these and other courageous women and girls who risked their lives through their involvement in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Fifteen suspense-filled stories unfold across China, Japan, Malaya, Singapore, the Dutch East Indies, and the Philippines, providing an inspiring reminder of womens' and girls' refusal to sit on the sidelines around the world and throughout history. These women—whose stories span 1932 to 1945, the last year of the war—served in dangerous roles as spies, medics, journalists, resisters, and saboteurs. Seven of them were captured and imprisoned by the Japanese, enduring brutal conditions. Author Kathryn J. Atwood provides appropriate context and framing for teens 14 and up to grapple with these harsh realities of war. Discussion questions and a guide for further study assist readers and educators in learning about this important and often neglected period of history.

World War II Heroes

World War II Heroes
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 1338585657
ISBN-13 : 9781338585650
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis World War II Heroes by : Allan Zullo

Read the true stories of a few of World War II's heroes and see how they used courage and determination to save their troops and others.

Unsung Heroes of World War II

Unsung Heroes of World War II
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : 9781496208170
ISBN-13 : 149620817X
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Unsung Heroes of World War II by : Deanne Durrett

On February 23, 1945, U.S. Marines claimed victory in the battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most important battles in the Pacific islands during World War II. Instrumental to this defeat of Japanese forces was a group of specialized Marines involved in a secret program. Throughout the war, Japanese intelligence agencies were able to intercept and break nearly every battlefield code the United States created. The Navajo Code Talkers, however, devised a complex code based on their native language and perfected it so that messages could be coded, transmitted, and decoded in minutes. The Navajo Code was the only battlefield code that Japan never deciphered. Unsung Heroes of World War II details the history of the men who created this secret code and used it on the battlefield to help the United States win World War II in the Pacific.