A biography of the brilliant southern general who gained the nickname Stonewall by his stand at Bull Run during the Civil War.

Presents information about the history, purpose, organization, and activities of the United States Army.

"This alphabet book has something about the US Army for every letter."-- "With facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something Army related. From the cavalry and jeeps to reserves and special forces, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Army." -- Amazon.com.

"The U.S. Army is a powerful military force. But there is more to this hard-fighting military branch than you might imagine. These surprising facts about the U.S. Army will amaze you"--

"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Army Rangers, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.

"Who is trained to risk their life in the name of their country? Who is prepared to use weapons to defend and protect others? Who will go on long tours of duty, far from home, living in rough-and-ready conditions? The answer to all these questions is the men and women in the army. The army is the land-based branch of the mlitary or armed forces"--p. [4]. About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in...