--- product_id: 42347447 title: "Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific" price: "€ 36.81" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/42347447-great-battles-for-boys-ww2-pacific store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific **Price:** € 36.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific - **How much does it cost?** € 36.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/42347447-great-battles-for-boys-ww2-pacific) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "A terrific, engaging read..." desertcart Top-500 reviewer Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan. How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"? Who figured out the first fighter planes take off from ships in the middle of the ocean? Why was the Doolittle Raid considered a suicide mission? How did the young American men survive while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima? Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images . Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. “In Volume II of Great Battles, author Joe Giorello paints a vivid picture of events in WW II’s Pacific Theater in a way that can make readers forget they aren’t listening to first-hand accounts of the action. Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos,and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history. From the dark days following Pearl Harbor to victory ratified aboard the USS Missouri, Giorello covers it all – and never fails to capture the incredible sacrifice, unbelievable courage, and selfless service of America’s bravest and finest. A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret. Review: Amazing Book!! - I just finished reading this amazing book. I believe this book was written for young adult boys; however, I am a 70-year-old woman and I thought it was great. I learned and re-learned so much about the many battles in the Pacific area during World War II. My understanding is that this author, Joe Giorello, teaches "Battles for Boys." If I had a teacher and book like this when I was young I know I would have enjoyed history much more than I did. Basically, I remember having to learn and remember dates of battles more than what they were about. There are a lot of gruesome descriptions in this book about the conditions our military faced while fighting, including how POWs were treated and mis-treated, but I believe that is a necessary and important part of the stories. Kids today playing video games have a lot of fun shooting up the enemy. This book teaches them that war is in no way fun. Now I'm looking forward to reading Great Battles for Boys: WW2 in Europe by the same author, which I ordered both in book format as well as the Kindle format. The author lists websites and YouTube sites at the ends of many of the stories. With this book in Kindle format you can just click on the web sites or You-Tube sites listed and you are taken directly to them. He also lists movies that have been made of some of the battles. I bought the books in paperback so that I can pass them on to my grandsons AFTER I read them. Please give these books a read, no matter what age you are. The author of these books does an amazing job of telling the stories of war. Review: Great read - I bought 2 for a 6th grade boy I tutor. He has a beginning interest in history. He's been 'eating' these books up! These are well written, but not complex to turn a young reader off. There are many alternative resources to listed to dive into if a particular person or event sparks interest with the reader. There is appropriate vocabulary with explanations on some- others open a chance for my student & I to have a deeper discussion to clarify meaning & connect information. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,846 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Children's Military Books #17 in Children's American History of 1900s | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,166 Reviews | ## Images ![Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CCalLb0dL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book!! *by K***A on March 18, 2016* I just finished reading this amazing book. I believe this book was written for young adult boys; however, I am a 70-year-old woman and I thought it was great. I learned and re-learned so much about the many battles in the Pacific area during World War II. My understanding is that this author, Joe Giorello, teaches "Battles for Boys." If I had a teacher and book like this when I was young I know I would have enjoyed history much more than I did. Basically, I remember having to learn and remember dates of battles more than what they were about. There are a lot of gruesome descriptions in this book about the conditions our military faced while fighting, including how POWs were treated and mis-treated, but I believe that is a necessary and important part of the stories. Kids today playing video games have a lot of fun shooting up the enemy. This book teaches them that war is in no way fun. Now I'm looking forward to reading Great Battles for Boys: WW2 in Europe by the same author, which I ordered both in book format as well as the Kindle format. The author lists websites and YouTube sites at the ends of many of the stories. With this book in Kindle format you can just click on the web sites or You-Tube sites listed and you are taken directly to them. He also lists movies that have been made of some of the battles. I bought the books in paperback so that I can pass them on to my grandsons AFTER I read them. Please give these books a read, no matter what age you are. The author of these books does an amazing job of telling the stories of war. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by B***. on May 6, 2025* I bought 2 for a 6th grade boy I tutor. He has a beginning interest in history. He's been 'eating' these books up! These are well written, but not complex to turn a young reader off. There are many alternative resources to listed to dive into if a particular person or event sparks interest with the reader. There is appropriate vocabulary with explanations on some- others open a chance for my student & I to have a deeper discussion to clarify meaning & connect information. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engages Young Readers *by A***L on December 28, 2024* An absolutely captivating book for young history enthusiasts! The vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring the Pacific Theater of WWII to life. My son couldn’t put it down and learned so much about battles like Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima. Highly recommend for boys interested in history and strategy! ## Frequently Bought Together - Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific - Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe - Great Battles for Boys The American Revolution --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/42347447-great-battles-for-boys-ww2-pacific](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/42347447-great-battles-for-boys-ww2-pacific) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*