Walk in the footsteps of American history as Gilbert travels to Civil War battlefields in twelve states. With emphasis on both the historical significance and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds, readers will be inspired to see these remarkably preserved sites with their own eyes. Essays enable readers to consider each battlefield from a strategic perspective. Advice for touring the grounds and hiking trails is included.

Grades 3-8. Includes facts on U.S. battlefield history including the American Revolution, the Texas Revolution, the Plains Wars, the American Civil War, and World War II.

"Famous battles from throughout history, mapped out in detail and explored in depth Experience the world's most significant battles through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Includes a foreword by Peter Snow, broadcaster and historian. Covering everything from the battlefields of the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of World War II and beyond, this book is packed with engrossing maps telling the story of history's most famous battles. Using brand...

Describes various American frontier installations such as the Alamo, Custer Battlefield, Fort Bridger, and Wounded Knee Battlefield, as well as some of the monuments erected to commemorate the sites and events of the history of the American West.

Following the Allied advance through Europe, Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe explores the important sights related to the Liberation in nine European countries.

"In the early morning hours of August 10, 1861, the rolling hillsides of southwest Missouri echoed with the sounds of fierce combat...The Battle of Wilson's Creek, the second major battle of the Civil War, and the first west of the Mississippi River, marked the beginning of four years of invading armies and ruthless guerilla warfare in Missouri, from St. Louis to modern-day Kansas City..." -- container.