military biography

Contains brief profiles of warriors from ancient times, rating them for their cunning, courage, ruthlessness, and survival skills.

Looks at the lives of one hundred military leaders, focusing on influences, education, career highlights, and other topics.

Personal histories of war, told through the lives of thirteen ordinary soldiers who fought in the nation's major conflicts, from the American Revolution through Iraq.

"Thor. Hercules. Gladiator. G.I. Joe. The ... famous mythical warriors are based on real-life heroes from history. In this book, come face-to-face with ... warriors ... Discover the worlds of ancient Greek hoplites and Vikings, knights and Civil War soldiers, Navy SEALS and today's special forces"--Back cover.

Presents a journey through America's military history in the lives of thirteen soldiers who fought in each of the United States' major conflicts from the American Revolution through Iraq.

Looks at some of the men and women who were recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Presents brief military biographies of more than five hundred Americans who are best known for their accomplishments in other fields of endeavor, including politics, entertainment, sports, science, journalism, and others.

Biographies of world military leaders who faced the toughest decisions, challenged the hardest foes, overcame the most desperate odds and prevailed.

A biography of Hannibal whose military tactics baffled the Roman Empire's finest generals and whose campaigns are still studied with interest by military strategists.