Battle : The Definitive Illustrated History
Author(s): R. G. Grant
From the first recorded battle, fought between the Canaanites and the Egyptians at Megiddo, to the modern era of Mutually Assured Destruction, warfare is as old as human history itself.
Battle is the definitive record of this remarkable but brutal story.
Battle features indispensable detail and insight into every aspect of war, providing you with the ultimate reference to 5,000 years of armed combat.
The conflicts - from classical times to the present day, pinpoints the causes, events, and consequences of each war.
The generals - from Alexander the Great to General Schwarzkopf - meet the pre-eminent military leaders of each age.
The weapons - from chariots to laserguided missiles, examine the tools and technology of war.
On the field of battle - witness the intensity, courage, and horrific reality of warfare through gripping and moving personal accounts.
General Information
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- : dkmrj1
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- : 2.202
- : 06 October 2005
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : R. G. Grant
- : Hardback
- : 5-Oct
- : 360
- : Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.)
More About The Product
"Visually arresting, charged with authenticity and commanding in its grasp of infomation, it is a worthy addition to any bookshelf." RAF Magazine Issue 8 2006
R.G. Grant has published more than 20 military and history books, including DK's Flight. He was a contributor to the ITV Visual History of the Twentieth Century. He lives in London. Dan Snow is the co-presenter of Battlefield Britain and will be appearing on Channel 5's Don't Get Me Started airing in September. He lives in London.
