Battlefield Ghosts

by Dinah Williams

Chilling tales of vicious battle... and vengeful spirits. A bloody soldier who disappears into thin air. Flickering orbs floating over a military cemetery.History is filled with brave fighters cut down in the heat of battle. But what if they aren't resting in peace? True Battlefield Ghosts revisits deadly clashes from the past and the ghosts they left behind, from a headless horseman galloping through the night to restless spirits rising from sunken ships, searching for revenge.In this second volume of haunted history, find out how true stories can be some of the most terrifying of all.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

112 pages, Paperback

Published August 3, 2021

About the author

Dinah Williams, an editor and children's book author, is fascinated by odd and unusual stories. Her nonfiction books include Terrible but True: Awful Events in American History; Secrets of Walt Disney World; and Spooky Cemeteries, which won the 2009 Children's Choice Award. Dinah's newest book, True Hauntings Deadly Disasters, is coming from Scholastic in 2020. She lives in Cranford, NJ with her husband and daughters, who hate all things scary.

Reviews

[Am Y · Rating 3 out of 5]

This sensationalises actual historical battles by claiming ghosts were seen at the sites of massacre and such. It covers famous battles such as the Battle of the Alamo, Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of Okinawa, and also lesser known ones like clan and civil wars. There are some images - mainly paintings and a few photos - to accompany the text. The text is pretty gruesome. It describes in detail the horrors of war: from the actual killing process to the state of the bodies. The actual "haunting" part is really minimal. It's interesting to read not so much for the "ghosts" as for a glimpse into the more emotional side of war, sometimes recounted through diary accounts or first-person recollections of survivors. It's also educational as you get to learn about quite a number of significant battles that took place.

[Jancee Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter tore through this book! How can you not love tales of restless spirits rising from sunken ships and battlefield sites? I read it, too, loved it, and realized how many gaps there are in my knowledge of history. Fascinating read.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a gripping read about ghosts of those who fell during various battles throughout history. Each chapter begins with the story from the viewpoint of a soldier, and also tells about the battle. Although, it mostly tells about battles fought by the USA, it is still a good read.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great children’s book about ghosts in/on the battlefield!