Thank you for all the recommendations! Great information. The boys are between the ages of 9 and 13, but I don't mind presenting higher level information to the younger set. We certainly want replicas with pictures and brief histories, and no need for credit (yet...might decide it is worth it later!) I will start collecting all the books listed here and in some of the other posts! Thank you ALL! I am excited and know my boys will be too! Grateful to each of you!

The Warfare by Duct is actually what spurred the beginnings of this long voyage! They are great books! Thank you for the other suggestions - I will look into them!

I have several boys who are very interested in ancient weapons - and they want me to offer a class at our local co-op on the topic. While I am not opposed to research, I would rather not reinvent the wheel if someone else has already put something like this together. Does anyone know of a book or curriculum specific to ancient weapons (Greco-Roman to Medieval)? I can simplify and/or edit as necessary - again, just didn't want to start from scratch if someone knew of something already. And before anyone decides to write a nasty comment - yes, I am so very thankful we homeschool! :) Thanks for any helpful suggestions you can offer!