The Cuban Missile Crisis: To the Brink of War

by Paul J. Byrne

Provides detailed information on the events that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Includes source notes and timeline.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Connie G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a book about one of the most important events in the Cold War, written for older children and young adults. Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba during the Kennedy administration in October 1962. A naval blockade was set up around Cuba while negotiations were going on with the Soviets. The author discusses that neither Kennedy or Khrushchev wanted their actions to be responsible for setting off World War III, which could have turned into nuclear destruction of the world.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another well done book in this series. An objective and informed read. Snapshots in History is great for anyone wanting to learn about specific events in history with a well informed voice.