(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Marathon chronicles the people, terrain, and events that led to the unlikely defense of Athens against a much larger Persian army; Hastings discusses the Battle of Hastings, wherein William the Conqueror earned his name on the fields of England. While Hastings is marred only by maps that are too small and infrequent, Marathon is written in dull prose and would benefit from a glossary. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: Marathon and Hastings.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. This volume follows Hernán Cortés and his conquest of the Aztec Empire, paying particular attention to how Montezuma's inability to make a decision and the Aztecs' style of government enabled Cortés to so thoroughly defeat them. Illustrated with color photos and historical reproductions, this book is marred by maps that are too small and infrequent. A timeline is appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Marathon chronicles the people, terrain, and events that led to the unlikely defense of Athens against a much larger Persian army; Hastings discusses the Battle of Hastings, wherein William the Conqueror earned his name on the fields of England. While Hastings is marred only by maps that are too small and infrequent, Marathon is written in dull prose and would benefit from a glossary. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: Marathon and Hastings.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. This volume profiles all of the major players, the terrain, and movements of Napoleon's last stand. Illustrated with color photos and historical reproductions, this book is marred by too small and infrequent maps. A timeline is appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Saratoga details the people, terrain, and events that led to the turning point in the American Revolution; Gettysburg discusses the chance encounter at a small Pennsylvania town that eventually led to the Confederate army's downfall. Illustrated with color photos and historical reproductions, the books in this series are marred by maps that are too small and infrequent. Timelines are appended. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: Gettysburg and Saratoga.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Each of the books in this series profiles battles that proved to be the turning points for the major wars fought in the twentieth century. The focus is on the military leaders, troop movements, and events that led to the battle and its aftermath. Marred by maps that are too small and infrequent, the volumes are illustrated with color and tinted photos and appended with timelines. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: First Battle of the Marne, Normandy, Midway, and Tet Offensive.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Each of the books in this series profiles battles that proved to be the turning points for the major wars fought in the twentieth century. The focus is on the military leaders, troop movements, and events that led to the battle and its aftermath. Marred by maps that are too small and infrequent, the volumes are illustrated with color and tinted photos and appended with timelines. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: First Battle of the Marne, Normandy, Midway, and Tet Offensive.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Each of the books in this series profiles battles that proved to be the turning points for the major wars fought in the twentieth century. The focus is on the military leaders, troop movements, and events that led to the battle and its aftermath. Marred by maps that are too small and infrequent, the volumes are illustrated with color and tinted photos and appended with timelines. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: First Battle of the Marne, Normandy, Midway, and Tet Offensive.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Each of the books in this series profiles battles that proved to be the turning points for the major wars fought in the twentieth century. The focus is on the military leaders, troop movements, and events that led to the battle and its aftermath. Marred by maps that are too small and infrequent, the volumes are illustrated with color and tinted photos and appended with timelines. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: First Battle of the Marne, Normandy, Midway, and Tet Offensive.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Battles that Changed the World series. Saratoga details the people, terrain, and events that led to the turning point in the American Revolution; Gettysburg discusses the chance encounter at a small Pennsylvania town that eventually led to the Confederate army's downfall. Illustrated with color photos and historical reproductions, the books in this series are marred by maps that are too small and infrequent. Timelines are appended. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Battles That Changed the World titles: Gettysburg and Saratoga.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman