War Stories: Courageous Children

Discover the role that children have played in conflicts throughout history, from ancient times to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Working as messengers and spies or helping the resistance, find out how children have helped to win wars! Featuring moving true stories of courage under fire, this book shows how children have influenced military history – taking active roles in conflict, providing intelligence, or leaving their families and homes behind. Learn about the young evacuees of the Second World War, discover how child spies played a role in the American Civil War, and find out why young boys lied about their age to fight in the First World War.