WORLD WAR II CLOSE UP: THEY BATTLED IN BLIZZARDS

Snow. Ice. Gunfire. Grit.
Real stories of survival and sacrifice from the frozen front lines of World War II.

In They Battled in Blizzards, award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson zooms in on one of the harshest aspects of World War II: the brutal cold that soldiers faced in key battles like the Battle of the Bulge, the Winter War, and the Eastern Front. Through riveting first-person accounts, historical photos, and fast-paced storytelling, readers experience what it was like to fight—and survive—in subzero temperatures with frostbitten hands, frozen boots, and enemy fire all around.

Part of the World War II Close Up series, this book highlights the resilience and bravery of the soldiers who endured blizzards, snowstorms, and freezing conditions in some of the war’s most intense combat zones. It’s a gripping, accessible read perfect for middle grade readers ages 8–12 who want to go beyond the textbook and get a closer look at the realities of war.