First published 1988
Bombs rain down as soldiers face the horrors of war. From the Napoleonic era to World War II, these vivid stories capture the human drama of combat. A Russian general fights to hold the line at Borodino. Pilots risk all for a daring bombing raid. A soldier in the Great War grapples with the squalor and tragedy of the front lines. Through the chaos, these heroes discover reserves of bravery and resilience.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: heroic-sacrifice, war-story
Period: Napoleonic Era, World War I, World War II
346 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: graphic-violence, war