Historys Greatest Battles

Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781398821545

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History's Greatest Battles by Nigel Cawthorne Pdf

Great battles mark history's turning points where cultures and ideologies clash. Some battles are won by inspired leaders, some by superior weaponry, while others are won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. This gripping account introduces 40 battles which changed the course of history, from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. It includes the extraordinary generalships of Napoleon, Wellington and Marlborough, among others, as well as the victories of ordinary soldiers who, through their courage, determination and sacrifice, changed the course of history. Includes: • Siege of Jerusalem, 79 CE • The Battle of Hastings, 1066 • The Battle of Yorktown, 1781 • The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 • D-Day, 1944 Brought to life by photographs, maps and artwork of the battles, this book gives an expansive account of the most pivotal battles in the history of war and how they were lost or won.

Author : Jack Watkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Battles
ISBN : 1782745440

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The Greatest Battles in History by Jack Watkins Pdf

Civilizations have been fighting each other for thousands of years. Some might say civilizations have left few traces except descriptions of their greatest martial endeavours and some ancient conflicts remain unresolved today. 'The Greatest Battles in History' is an illustrated reference work to the key wars and battles fought from ancient times up to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Arranged in chronological order from the early Middle Eastern conflicts such as Megiddo and Kadesh through to the Napoleonic Wars, each entry includes full-colour illustrations - either maps or artworks - as well as information boxes containing key facts and figures and a description of the context, the course of battle and the conflict's aftermath --

Author : Edward Shepherd Creasy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Battles
ISBN : BSB:BSB10595316

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The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Edward Shepherd Creasy Pdf

Author : Rupert Butler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Battles
ISBN : 1906626804

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Battles that Changed History by Rupert Butler Pdf

Marathon, Cannae, Hattin, Blenheim, Waterloo and The Somme-the names of some battles do not fade with the passing of time. Each battle is explored in detail over more than eight pages. Included are concise accounts of each battle, with a broader introductory context and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially commissioned color map illustrating t

Author : R. G. Grant
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780785835530

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1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History by R. G. Grant Pdf

This historical account of humanity's 5000 year history of recorded conflict looks at ancient wars, modern conflict, and everything in-between.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : History
ISBN : 0241641489

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Battles That Changed History by Anonim Pdf

From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide. This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail - the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armour, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes you into the thick of combat, and shows how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield.

Author : NIGEL. CAWTHORNE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1398807931

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HISTORY'S GREATEST BATTLES by NIGEL. CAWTHORNE Pdf

Author : Paul K. Davis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0195143663

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100 Decisive Battles by Paul K. Davis Pdf

Surveys the one hundred most decisive battles in world history from the Battle of Megiddo in 1469 B.C. to Desert Storm, 1991.

Author : Michael Lee Lanning
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781402231896

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The Battle 100 by Michael Lee Lanning Pdf

A single day in the heat of armed conflict can shape the future of the world. Throughout history, individual battles have inspired the birth of nations, the devastation of cultures and the triumph of revolutions. Yet while some battles rise up as the cornerstones of history, others fade in our cultural memory, forgotten as minor skirmishes. Why is this so? What makes a battle "important"? Celebrated veteran and military expert Michael Lee Lanning offers a provocative response with The Battle 100: The Stories Behind History's Most Influential Battles. Lanning ranks history's 100 greatest battles according to their influence, both immediate and long-term. Thought-provoking and controversial, Lanning's rankings take us to the heart of the battles and reveal their true greatness.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780744048261

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Battles Map by Map by DK Pdf

Experience the world's most significant battles through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Covering everything from the battlefields of the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of World War II and beyond, this ebook includes engrossing maps telling the story of history's most famous battles. Using brand new, in-depth maps and expert analysis, see for yourself how legendary military milestones were won and lost, and how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history. Additionally, historic paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action; profiles introduce famous commanders and military leaders and analyze their achievements; and the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. Bursting with lavish illustrations and full of fascinating detail, Battles Map by Map is the ultimate history ebook for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere.

Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848589544

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History's Greatest Battles by Nigel Cawthorne Pdf

Great battles mark history's turning points, occurring as they do where cultures and ideologies clash. While some battles have been won by the superior force, others have been won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. All the great battles in this book are pivotal in history: if any one of them had gone the other way, the world would have been a very different place. And none of them - with the exception, perhaps, of Iwo Jima and Berlin - was a foregone conclusion. From the battle of Marathon in 490bc, when the vastly outnumbered Athenian army turned back an invasion of the mighty Persian empire, up to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu, the battles in this book demonstrate that God is not always on the side of the big battalions. History's Greatest Battles covers the whole gamut of warfare, from huge sea battles involving hundreds of ships and thousands of men, to single regiments who dug in and fought on long past the time when surrender would have been honourable.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440828621

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Battles That Changed American History by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

A fascinating and informative analysis by a distinguished military historian of the 100 most influential battles in American history, presented in an accessible, ready-reference format. The Battle of Okinawa (April–June 1945) resulted in more U.S. Navy casualties than all of the navy's previous wars combined; these heavy casualties influenced the decision to employ the atomic bomb against Japan that August. This is just one of many instances in American military history when the outcome of a battle helped to establish the course of history—the focus of this latest encyclopedia from esteemed historian Spencer C. Tucker. The 100 battles spotlighted in this work—which include defeats as well as victories—are deemed to have had the greatest impact on American history. Spanning more than 500 years of military events, the book begins its coverage with the Battle of Mabila in 1540 during the Age of Discovery and ends with the Second Battle of Falluja during the Iraq War/Insurgency in 2004. Expertly written, informative, and thoughtful, this analysis will be insightful and interesting for all high school, undergraduate, and general readers.

Author : R. J. Overy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199390717

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A History of War in 100 Battles by R. J. Overy Pdf

Their very names--Gettysburg, Waterloo, Stalingrad--evoke images of great triumph and equally great suffering, moments when history seemed to hang in the balance. Considered in relation to each other, such battles--and others of less immediate renown--offer insight into the changing nature of armed combat, advances in technology, shifts in strategy and thought, as well as altered geopolitical landscapes. The most significant military engagements in history define the very nature of war. In his newest book, Richard Overy plumbs over 3,000 years of history, from the Fall of Troy in 1200 BC to the Fall of Baghdad in 2003, to locate the 100 battles that he believes the most momentous. Arranged by themes such as leadership, innovation, deception, and courage under fire, Overy presents engaging essays on each battle that together provide a rich picture of how combat has changed through the ages, as well as highlighting what has remained consistent despite advances in technology. The battles covered here offer a wide geographic sweep, from ancient Greece to China, Constantinople to Moscow, North to South America, providing a picture of the dominant empires across time and context for comparison between various military cultures. From familiar engagements like Thermopylae (480 BC), Verdun (1916), and the Tet Offensive (1968) to lesser-studied battles such as Zama (202 BC), Arsuf (1191), and Navarino Bay (1827), Overy presents the key actors, choices, and contingencies, focusing on those details--sometimes overlooked--that decided the battle. The American victory at the Battle of Midway, for example, was determined by only ten bombs. It was, as Wellington said of Waterloo, a "near run thing." Rather than focusing on the question of victory or defeat, Overy examines what an engagement can tell us on a larger level about the history of warfare itself. New weapons and tactics can have a sudden impact on the outcome of a battle--but so too can leadership, or the effects of a clever deception, or raw courage. Overy offers a deft and visually captivating look at the engagements that have shaped the course of human history, and changed the face of warfare.

Author : Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Battles
ISBN : 1445424363

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Great Battles by Martin J. Dougherty Pdf

This book provides an accessible, highly illustrated introduction to 30 of history's most famous battles, including Marathon, Hastings, Waterloo and D Day. It features more than 250 colour and black and white photographs and artworks illustrating the uniforms, tactics and military technology of the era. Includes full colour tactical maps of battles from a bird's eye view. Also available: Great Battles of World War II, Fighter, Weapons of World War II.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Battles
ISBN : OCLC:56775357

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History's Greatest Battles by Anonim Pdf