(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. Detailing the events that led to the start of the Civil War and the reasoning behind "ironclad" ships, this book does a fair job of describing the design, construction, and impact of the ironclads. Though the details of the actual battle are confusing, the book is liberally illustrated with maps, drawings, and reproductions, helping to break up the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. Actium is more a history of the consolidation of power in Rome from the Republic to an empire than about the actual battle. Crusade details the first two Crusades and then concentrates on Richard I's and Saladin's actions and tactics. Although diffusely focused, both books are liberally illustrated and offer detailed accounts of the times. Timeline. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Great Battles through the Ages titles: Battle of Actium and The Third Crusade.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. Both books in this series detail turning points in World War II. The sinking of the Bismarck signaled the end of the battleship's dominance; and the Battle of the Bulge proved to be Hitler's final offensive and established the worth of the U.S. Army. Though confusing in the descriptions of troop movements, the books provide good general overviews and are liberally illustrated. Timeline. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Great Battles titles: Sinking of the [cf4]Bismarck[cf3] and Battle of the Bulge.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. Actium is more a history of the consolidation of power in Rome from the Republic to an empire than about the actual battle. Crusade details the first two Crusades and then concentrates on Richard I's and Saladin's actions and tactics. Although diffusely focused, both books are liberally illustrated and offer detailed accounts of the times. Timeline. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Great Battles through the Ages titles: Battle of Actium and The Third Crusade.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. Both books in this series detail turning points in World War II. The sinking of the Bismarck signaled the end of the battleship's dominance; and the Battle of the Bulge proved to be Hitler's final offensive and established the worth of the U.S. Army. Though confusing in the descriptions of troop movements, the books provide good general overviews and are liberally illustrated. Timeline. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Great Battles titles: Sinking of the [cf4]Bismarck[cf3] and Battle of the Bulge.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Great Battles through the Ages series. This book chronicles the many battles fought during the tumultuous first six months of the Korean War, from North Korea's initial invasion to the United Nations' counterattack to the Chinese intervention. Details of the battles are sometimes sketchy, and more maps would have been useful. Black-and-white photos and boxed sidebars help break up the dense text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman