Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The adventures of Wesley Jackson The adventures of Wesley Jackson William Saroyan Story of army life in the World War. OL1442149W
Life of a Roman soldier Life of a Roman soldier Don Nardo Explains how the discipline, courage, and preparation of the Roman soldier combined with the strategies and tactics of his commander and the organization of the military establishment resulted in the… OL15072288W
Life of a soldier in Washington's army Life of a soldier in Washington's army Gail B. Stewart Discusses the training, organization, diversity, fighting and survival skills, daily routine, diseases, fears, and morale of the first army of the United States. OL17835856W
Freedom journey Freedom journey Edythe Ann Quinn "The story of thirty-six African American men who drew upon their shared community of The Hills for support as they fought in the Civil War. Through wonderfully detailed letters, recruit rosters, and… OL23186009W
La vida de guarnición en las ciudades americanas de la Ilustración La vida de guarnición en las ciudades americanas de la Ilustración Juan Marchena Fernández "Thorough examination of 18th-century Spanish defensive preparations and military construction is based on extensive archival research. Includes appropriate illustrations and maps, and extensive disc… OL2401229W
Healing heroes Healing heroes Angela Sportelli-Rehak When Breezy learns that her best friend's father became disabled while serving in the U.S. military, she is shocked. Breezy's uncle, Coach Pat, helps them all discover that physically challenged peop… OL27304470W
Dear everybody ... Dear everybody ... Herbert Yudenfriend A selection of letters home, detailing Yudenfriend's experiences in the Army, primarily while stationed in the Philippines during World War II. OL29229839W
The British Redcoat of the Napoleonic wars The British Redcoat of the Napoleonic wars Martin Windrow Examines the day-to-day life and experiences of the typical British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of the major campaigns of the war. OL4044910W
The Civil War rifleman The Civil War rifleman Martin Windrow Examines the life and experiences of a typical Union and Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of major events in the war. OL4044911W
Mrs. Tim Flies Home Mrs. Tim Flies Home D. E. Stevenson The war is over and Mrs Tim Christie, regimental CO's wife, reluctantly leaves her husband in Kenya and flies home to England. In the quiet backwater of Old Quinings, she faces a vindictive landlady… OL4122317W
Life among the soldiers and cavalry Life among the soldiers and cavalry James A. Corrick Discusses life among Civil War soldiers and cavalry, including joining up, uniforms and rifles, training and discipline on the march, battle, and returning home. OL450798W
Reminiscences of a soldier's wife Reminiscences of a soldier's wife Ellen McGowan Biddle Life of a military wife in Western outposts after the Civil War, including New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska. Includes many observations and anecdotes regarding Native Americans OL5956142W
Daddy, You're My Hero! Daddy, You're My Hero! Michelle Ferguson-Cohen The very first children's picture book for military brats OL9182550W