Geography Chapters

Geography provides a sense of place. What a country has, in terms of strategic location and natural resources, can determine its role in the world. See why geography matters in this collection of stories.

The mission is a convoluted hornets nest. US soldiers are not ready for Somali mobs who fight back. Rescue is difficult because of poor directions, na...

American ground war intensifies, but unknown to the US military, the Viet Cong plans a major offensive that will kill thousands.

View American and Russian aircraft that fight battles over Vietnam and drop devastating bombs and napalm.

Soldiers with special military skills train to clear Japanese from the Philippines.

The city-states of mainland Greece see much destruction before Alexander claims the throne.

Although his kingly ancestors had died violent deaths, Alexander the Great became ill with a fever and died soon thereafter. His outstanding victories...

Philip's well-trained military helps Alexander to be a strong leader.

Archeological discoveries reveal Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, as a place of wealth.

Take a virtual tour to visit some of the places Alexander conquers.

Szpilman survives the ravages of Warsaw, and then meets Hosenfeld, a German officer who saves his life.

The Franks break the truce they reach with Saladin, so he raises an army to fight against them.

The successful cotton merchant with whom Florie falls in love is actually a drug addict with a mistress and children.

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