(4) 4-6 Soldiers on the Battlefront series. Beller chronicles the struggles leading to Texas's independence from Mexico in 1836. The battle of the Alamo is briefly reconstructed using historical sources; the Goliad Massacre and Battle of San Jacinto are also recounted. Stories of famous men who fought and died in the struggle add life to the dry writing. Sidebars, maps, drawings, and archival photographs enhance the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Soldiers on the Battlefront series. This book presents a history of the rise and collapse of the ancient Roman army. Beller details how the soldiers were recruited and trained, what they wore, and how they lived. Also recounted are military successes and failures and ways in which the Romans influenced their conquered enemies. Sidebars, illustrations, and maps enhance the dry text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Soldiers on the Battlefront series. Beller presents truncated accounts of U.S. involvement in the two world wars. Each book addresses the events leading to war, principal battles fought, and major players involved. Also noted are the horrors and hardships encountered by the Allies and aftermaths of the conflicts. Sidebars, archival photographs, maps, and some personal stories help enliven the dry writing. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Soldiers on the Battlefront titles: Battling in the Pacific and The Doughboys over There.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Soldiers on the Battlefront series. Beller presents truncated accounts of U.S. involvement in the two world wars. Each book addresses the events leading to war, principal battles fought, and major players involved. Also noted are the horrors and hardships encountered by the Allies and aftermaths of the conflicts. Sidebars, archival photographs, maps, and some personal stories help enliven the dry writing. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Soldiers on the Battlefront titles: Battling in the Pacific and The Doughboys over There.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg