Can you recommend historical war fiction books for beginners?

Sure. 'The Red Badge of Courage' is a great start. It's not too long and is easy to understand. It gives a good sense of what a young soldier might have felt during the Civil War. Another good one is 'Across Five Aprils' by Irene Hunt. It tells the story of a family during the war in a simple yet engaging way.

A third option could be 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' by Judith Kerr. It's the story of a family fleeing Nazi Germany. It's written in a way that's accessible to those new to the genre, showing the personal and family - level impacts of the war.

Another one is 'Pearl Harbor' by Stephen Coonts. It tells the story of the Pearl Harbor attack from different perspectives, both military and civilian. It's easy to follow and has enough action and historical details to keep a beginner interested.

For beginners, 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes is a wonderful choice. It's about a young apprentice in the time leading up to the American Revolution. The story is simple yet full of historical facts and it can introduce readers to the genre in an accessible way. Also, 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It gives a view into the Roman Empire in a way that is not too difficult to follow for those new to historical fiction.

Sure. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great start for beginners. It's set in colonial America and is easy to read. Another good one is 'Number the Stars' which is about the Holocaust in a way that's accessible to new readers of historical fiction. Also, 'Johnny Tremain' set during the American Revolution is a good pick.

Sure. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a great start for beginners. It's not too complex in its language and the story is very engaging as it shows the real - life experiences of soldiers in World War I. Another good one is 'The Red Badge of Courage'. It's relatively short and easy to understand while still being a profound exploration of a soldier's mind during war.

You could start with 'The Gates of Rome'. It has engaging characters and fast - paced battle scenes that will draw you in. 'Quintus: Travels through the Roman Empire' is also a good choice as it gives a more personal view of the Roman war times, which is easier to follow for those new to roman war fiction.

Sure. 'The Bridges at Toko - Ri' is a good start. It's not overly complex and gives a great sense of the period.

For beginners, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is great. It tells a very relatable story of a family during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. The story is easy to follow and the historical background is well - integrated. Also, 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn is a good start. It has an interesting premise of female codebreakers in World War II and the characters are well - developed.

A 'Roman Blood' by Steven Saylor is also good. It sets the scene in ancient Rome and has a well - crafted detective - like plot. The language used is not overly complex, which is good for those new to roman historical fiction.