The World War II Collection: America at War [With 27 Artifacts, Satin Ribbon and 48 Page Booklet]

By Bob Zeller, Lee B. Kennett, Lee Kennett

The tumultuous legacy of World War II continues to intrigue scholars, war aficionados, and family historians. This museum in a box pays tribute to the memory of the US soldiers who fought overseas and those on the home front who endured sacrifices to support the war effort. Experience history via this remarkable collection containing 24 authentic replicas of artifacts from the Second World War. Includes The dog tag of Audie Murphy, the wars most decorated soldier The ID card of General George Patton A POW telegram sent from behind enemy lines A letter from Albert Einstein to President Roosevelt A ration book and stamps V-mail from a soldier to his son back at home A guidebook that explains the significance of each artifact And much, much more

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081183431X
• ISBN13: 9780811834315
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary