Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons. From how soldiers fought on the battlefield to what it's like to take the controls of a powerful tank; let your child discover all about the life and times of the fighting man and woman down the centuries, from the arms and armor of the ancient world to today's training, technology and tactics.

The soldier -- Joining up -- Into the army -- First days -- Drill -- Training -- Rising through the ranks -- Signals and intelligence -- The engineers -- Battle dress -- Weaponry -- Artillery -- Ready for battle -- The battle -- Airborne troops -- Tank troops -- The marines -- Special troops -- The medical corps -- Feeding the troops -- Morale -- The end of a campaign -- Honoring the soldier -- Prisoners of war -- Guerrilla fighters -- Women in uniform -- Child soldiers -- Soldiers for peace -- Tomorrow's soldier -- Timeline -- Portraying the soldier -- Find out more -- Glossary.