In this title, readers will examine the events leading to the breakout of the American Revolution including the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War. Events in the colonies such as the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Gaspee Affair, and the Intolerable Acts are covered, as are Boston Tea Party the Sons of Liberty protests. The First and Second Continental Congresses and the creation of the Continental Army are introduced on the road to...

"World War I is known as the 'war to end all wars.' In this book, readers will learn about the development of World War I's various weapons. Each chapter is dedicated to an in-depth examination of a weapon, including Dreadnoughts, artillery, tanks, U-boats, aircraft, and chemical warfare"--

An overview of the aircraft and pilots of World War I. --

An introduction to the United States Navy that provides information on its history, training, equipment, responsibilities in wartime and peacetime, and other related topics.

Reviews the history of the United States armed forces as a whole, as well as of individual branches, and examines the qualifications, training, and activities of twenty-first century Special Forces soldiers.

Presents information about the V-22 Osprey, covering how it is used, its history, and its specifications.

Presents information on the United States Air Force, tracing its history, discussing the training process, and exploring the aircraft used by the soldiers.