Witness to War

History is full of lessons, and none are more important than those about the devastation of war.

This fascinating series explores eyewitness accounts of some of history’s most terrible conflicts and invites readers to discover what they can learn from them. Full of primary and secondary sources, timelines, and heart-wrenching accounts that reveal the human tragedy of war, Witness to War is a must-have series for every student.

Cover: The US Civil War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
Cover: World War II: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
Cover: The American Revolution: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
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The US Civil War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
World War II: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
The American Revolution: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
World War I: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
The Vietnam War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
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Witness to War

History is full of lessons, and none are more important than those about the devastation of war. This fascinating series explores eyewitness accounts of some of history’s most terrible conflicts and invites readers to discover what they can learn from them. View →