This book contextualizes some of the conflicts in American history, from the last declaration of war for World War II to the conflicts of Vietnam through to Iraq and Afghanistan.
"An overview of warriors throughout history--from Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages--the equipment they used, and the most famous warriors in history"--Provided by publisher.
Examines eighteen famous land battles from the Middle Ages to 1967, including the Battle of Agincourt, Saratoga, Austerlitz, Waterloo, Gettysburg, First Marne, Alamein, Stalingrad, Iwo Jima, and the Six-Day War.
"Offers information on over ninety of the world's most significant battles, including the Siege of Jerusalem during the First Crusade, Little Bighorn during the Great Sioux War, and Operation Overlord during World War II"--OCLC.
"An overview of warriors throughout history--from Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages--the equipment they used, and the most famous warriors in history"--Provided by publisher.
The first volume in a two-volume collection of essays that examines major controversies in military history from the Peloponnesian War to the Balfour Declaration of 1917.
"Introduces readers to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflicts-and explains how the impact of these conflicts still resonates today"--Provided by publisher.
"A veteran war correspondent journeys to remote mountain communities across the globe--from Albania and Chechnya to Nepal and Colombia--to investigate why so many conflicts occur at great heights..."----Provided by publisher.
This book is a comprehensive guide to 140 historic invasions, conquests, battles, and occupations, including the Roman conquest of Britain, the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
