Earle Rice
8) Kamikazes
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Examines the events and personalities that were instrumental in Japan's adoption of kamikazi, or suicide, missions in the later stages of World War II.
9) Normandy
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Presents the events of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, in an attempt to take back western Europe from Nazi power. Marathon, Hastings, Midway, just a few of the major battles covered in this series, which introduces readers to the wartime engagements that changed the course of human history. Each book gives a historical account of a decisive battle, its participants, the political climate leading to the engagement, and...
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"The trail to find Osama bin Laden was uncovered by human and satellite intelligence, and the raid that killed him was directed by a fleet of intelligence-collecting satellites over Pakistan. Even though we can't see them, satellites play a large role in reconnaissance and defense support. Students will learn about the rockets that launch satellites, how satellites are used, and how the military uses secret space planes and test vehicles that are...