Edge books. Bloodiest battles

Describes events before, during, and after the Battle of Hastings, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics.

Describes events before, during, and after the Battle of the Somme during World War I including key players, weapons, and battle tactics.

Chronicles the Battle of Gallipoli, a nine month fight during World War I, in which Allied forces fought the armies of the Central powers to prevent the Central powers from controlling the European continent.

Describes events before, during, and after the Battle of Stalingrad and provides information on key players, weapons, and battle tactics. Includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Traces the progression of the Battle of Thermopylae, during which 300 Spartan soldiers fought to the death in order to keep tens of thousands of Persian soldiers from invading Greece. Features black-and-white and full-color illustrations throughout.

Describes events before, during, and after the battle of Gettysburg, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics.

Offers a brief overview of the Battle of Antietam, describing the events surrounding the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and its impact on American history.

Describes events before, during, and after the battle of Normandy, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics.

Vintage photographs, maps, and text describe events before, during, and after the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945, including major players, weapons, and battle tactics.