Author : John Stewart Bowman
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 28,1 MB
Release : 1983
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780760762691
One of the most comprehensive single-volume reference works on the War Between the States available. Follow a day-to-day chronology, look at the weapons and equipment used in the conflict, and get glimpses into the lives and characters of the military and political leaders, spies, and rabble-rousers whose names populate our textbooks.--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Author : Paul M. Edwards
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0816074674
Presents a comprehensive reference to American involvement in the Korean War, including a chronology of major events, biographical sketches, related articles and a collection of maps.
Author : John C. Fredriksen
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 31,17 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 1438108036
Presents a comprehensive reference to the American Civil War, including a chronology of major events, biographical sketches, related articles and a collection of maps.
Author : James H. Willbanks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 35,18 MB
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1626365288
With more than 58,000 casualties and 300,000 wounded, at a cost of more than $130 billion, the Vietnam War became one of the most divisive conflicts in American history. The scars left by the war can still be felt today, making it crucial that we have the facts about this watershed event. Vietnam War Almanac contains a chronological history of the war in Vietnam, with day-by-day listings of the war on the ground, in the air, and at sea; international and U.S. events; and a biographical dictionary of major military and civilian figures. It may be impossible to fully understand such a complicated and horrible struggle, but for the families of veterans and for historians, the thorough presentation here, along with its extensive bibliography and index, is an excellent place to start. Coverage here includes: • The Tet Offensive • Walter L. Cronkite • The Battle of Dien Bien Phu • Vo Nguyen Giap • Ngo Dinh Diem • The Battle of Ia Drang Valley • Robert S. McNamara • The Battle of Hamburger Hill • Abbie Hoffman • The Battle of An Loc • And much more President Nixon claimed that the war was “misreported then, and it is misremembered now.” This almanac will ensure that it is remembered correctly.
Author : David F. Burg
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 18,51 MB
Release : 2004-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0813137713
“A detailed day-by-day account of the war’s events, emphasizing the military dimensions but also touching on politics and diplomacy.” —Choice Almanac of World War I provides reports of the action on all fronts and of the events surrounding the conflict, from the guns of August 1914 to the November 1918 Armistice and its troubled aftermath. Daily entries, topical descriptions, biographical sketches, maps, and illustrations combine to give a ready and succinct account of what was happening in each of the principal theaters of war. This definitive book on the Great War by David F. Burg and L. Edward Purcell—coauthors of The World Almanac of the American Revolution—“captures the pathos and absurdity of the conflict in a way that few others have” (American Reference Books Annual). “Whereas most accounts of World War I zero in on the muddy trenches of the Western front, Burg and Purcell’s work puts that theater in the context of the larger war.” —Tallahassee Democrat “There is really nothing comparable to this volume.” —Booklist “Almanacs represent the final book(s) needed to complete a collection regarding a particular period in history. David Burg and L. Edward Purcell’s Almanac of World War I is such a book.” —BookLovers “A useful reference for the Great War.” —Paper Wars “This valuable reference book provides a day-by-day account of the First World War, with each entry divided geographically.” —Canadian Military History
Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 3278 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1600572006
Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.
Author : Benjamin Franklin
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 13,44 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Almanacs, American
ISBN :
Author : Harry G. Summers
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,88 MB
Release : 1999-08
Category : Korean War, 1950-1953
ISBN : 9780735102095
Author : Harry G. Summers
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 50,56 MB
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : 9780891416920
Provides a brief history of Vietnam, a chronology of military and political events during the war years, and five hundred entries on people, battles, weapons, issues, and concepts related to the war.
Author : Sonia Benson
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,74 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN :
A comprehensive overview of the Korean War, including chronology, biographies, memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.
