Armies of the past

Surveys the armed forces and wars of the eighteenth century, including the American Revolution.

Examines how armies, navies, and air forces from different countries lived and fought together during World War I.

Text and illustrations provide information about the Roman Army, discussing organization, requirments to join, army pay, armor and weapons, auxiliary units, forts, battle plans, the care of wounded soldiers, and other topics.

Surveys fighting forces and battles of the second half of the nineteenth century, including the Civil War, the Crimean War, and the Indian Mutiny, covering such topics as recruiting, uniforms, transport, cavalry, and war at sea.