SERIES MADE SIMPLE

U.S. Army Green Beret Missions: A Timeline

by Lisa M. Bolt SIMONS
9781491487020. ea vol: 32p. (Special Ops Mission Timelines). chron. further reading. glossary. index. maps. reprods. websites. Capstone. 2016. lib. ed. $19.49.
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Gr 2–5—Appealing to young military buffs and history enthusiasts, this collection spans the years between each unit's earliest operations and their contemporary missions. Although slim in format and information, each title gives readers a glimpse of the subject operation including relevant information such as names and dates, while a corresponding time line at the bottom of the page identifies the conflict as well as the mission's location, goal, and outcome. Archival photographs and reproductions accompany the accounts and underscore the valor and grit of the soldiers. Key words appear in bold and are defined in sidebars and the glossary; other sidebars provide readers with quick facts of interest, such as the SEAL in Navy SEAL standing for sea, air, and land.
VERDICT While lacking in-depth information, the series provides a solid starting point for independent research.
These books cover some key battles fought by the two elite combat troops. Each two-page section offers a full-page photograph or illustration and only the barest information, leaving readers with little sense of the battle's significance or the troops' role in it. A running timeline footer adds some broad historical perspective. Two critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Blazers: Special Ops Mission Timelines titles: U.S. Marine Raider Missions and U.S. Navy SEAL Missions.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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