Battle Zone: The Inspiring Truth Behind Popular Combat Video Games

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Overview

Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders during the world's biggest wars? How do today's soldiers really combat enemy fighters in foreign countries? Compare true history to today's popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543525700
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Video Games vs. Reality
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol’ pile of books for kids. He’s written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he’s not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 On Your Feet, Soldier! 4

Chapter 2 Wars of the World 8

Chapter 3 Overwhelming Odds 14

Chapter 4 Metal Movers 20

Chapter 5 Hand-Held Havoc 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

1. Deconstructs popular video games to compare and contrast elements of the games to their real-world equivalents. 2. Invites readers to think critically about the popular media they are consuming and the differences between truth and fiction. 3. Provides true historical and non-fiction content in a high-interest subject area that appeals to dormant readers.