Porter (history, William Penn University) presents profiles and career biographies of male and female athletes of the 20th century. The book is divided into two sections on those who battled disease a
"This is the first biography of Union General William S. Rosecrans in more than 50 years. It tells the story of his military successes and attempts to explain why he was removed four times despite the
"This book examines three programs: the National War Garden Commission, the United States School Garden Army, and the Woman's Land Army. The urgency of wartime mobilization enabled proponents to promo
The Red Army's leading operational theorist in the 1930s, Georgii Samoilovich Isserson was the mastermind behind the "deep operation"--the cornerstone of Soviet offensive operations in World War II.
The candidacy of John F. Kennedy provoked widespread discussion of issues relating to church if and state and to the role of Catholics in American politics. This text is the inside story of that dram
A commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the WWII victory, Victory covers the war through "breaking news" stories and photographs from the Associated Press--the main US chronicler of the conflict. V
"William McGee, credited with leading a Federal force to victory in a clash just thirty miles from Franklin, Tennessee, was awarded a Medal of Honor, written up as glorious legend, commissioned lieute
Martin recounts the life of Baxter (1821-73), who combined victory in the Civil War with a successful career in politics and business. He covers along the Old Chicago Road; rush for gold 1849-52, buil
The Korean experience changed the way Americans viewed war. The lack of a clear-cut victory inspired filmmakers to try to make sense of fighting another country's civil war and risking American lives
The New York Giants returned to prominence with a Super Bowl victory in 2008, but the franchise has a long and proud history. This book focuses on six different eras of the team, from its 1925 inaugu
"In August 1777, Peter Gansevoort Jr. defended Fort Schuyler during a three-week siege by a force of 1,700 British soldiers, Tories and Indians. Which led to the American victory at the Battle of Sara
The Battle of New Orleans was unknowingly fought after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, but the American victory had important consequences. This fascinating examination of the long campaign up the
"The Union victory at Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the Civil War but many scholars consider the capture of Vicksburg the decisive action. This book provides a comprehensive narrative
Teenagers were critical to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. Over half of the colonial population was under the age of 16. A draft of all boys between the ages of 16 and 19 was enacted t
Before Namath, before the Heidi Game, before the guaranteed Super Bowl victory, there were the Titans. Remember the Titans? Not many a casual football fan of today would. The New York Titans played t
This regimental history follows the 111th New York Volunteer Infantry's service from muster through victory. Drawing on many first-hand accounts and primary sources, it provides details on the towns
"The history of Confederate naval forces on western waters is one of desperation and defeat interspersed with moments of hard-earned victory. Here is the story of courageous and heartbreaking battle a
In 1968, a US Olympic men’s track and field team—America’s best ever—stirred the world in unprecedented ways, among them the victory stand black rights protest by Tommy Smith and John Carlos at the Ga
