A Brief Guide To British Battlefields

A Brief Guide To British Battlefields
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Publisher : Robinson
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9781472108289
ISBN-13 : 1472108280
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief Guide To British Battlefields by : David Clark

A very readable work of reference offering a survey in chronological order, from AD 84 to 1746, of the major battles which have taken place on British soil, from the Roman occupation to Culloden, the last battle fought on British soil. In this way, the book can be read as a continuous narrative, while each entry also stands alone as a self-contained guide. The battles are grouped into relevant sections (such as the Wars of the Roses, the English Civil Wars and the Jacobite Rebellions), within broader historical periods. Each period is prefaced by a presentation of the nature of warfare and is enhanced by a feature article of specialist interest. Every entry includes a narrative of events leading up to the battle, a vivid description of the battle itself and an assessment of the long and short-term, consequences. In addition, there is useful information for visits, including precise identification of the location, details of access to and features of each site. The book is illustrated throughout with maps and a plate section.

Battlefields of Britain

Battlefields of Britain
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89094815040
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Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Battlefields of Britain by : David Smurthwaite

This book is about all of the major battles fought on British soil. Lets the reader visit the country, in effect, and the scene of the struggle.

A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution

A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution
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Publisher : Savas Beatie
Total Pages : 433
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ISBN-10 : 9781611210118
ISBN-13 : 1611210119
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution by : Theodore P. Savas

“A well-organized and concise introduction to the war’s major battles” (The Journal of America’s Military Past). Winner of the Gold Star Book Award for History from the Military Writers Society of America This is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the Revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781. In between were six long years of bitter fighting on land and at sea. The wide variety of combats blanketed the North American continent from Canada to the Southern colonies, from the winding coastal lowlands to the Appalachian Mountains, and from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean. Every entry begins with introductory details including the date of the battle, its location, commanders, opposing forces, terrain, weather, and time of day. The detailed body of each entry offers both a Colonial and a British perspective of the unfolding military situation, a detailed and unbiased account of what actually transpired, a discussion of numbers and losses, an assessment of the consequences of the battle, and suggestions for further reading. Many of the entries are supported and enriched by original maps and photos.

The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide

The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide
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Publisher : Stackpole Books
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : 0811728684
ISBN-13 : 9780811728683
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide by : John S. Salmon

142 two-color maps vividly depict battlefield action Detailed local driving directions guide visitors to each battlefield site Of the 384 Civil War battlefields cited as critical to preserve by the congressionally appointed Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, 123-fully one-third-are located in Virginia. The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide is the comprehensive guidebook to the most significant battles of the Civil War. Reviewed by Edwin C. Bearss and other noted Civil War authorities and sanctioned by the National Park Service and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, no other guidebook on the market today rivals it for historical detail, accuracy, and credibility.

American Armies and Battlefields in Europe

American Armies and Battlefields in Europe
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Publisher : Department of the Army
Total Pages : 610
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ISBN-10 : 0160945836
ISBN-13 : 9780160945830
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis American Armies and Battlefields in Europe by :

This volume was first published by the American Battle Monuments Commission in 1938 and was republished by CMH in 1992 to commemorate the American Expeditionary Forces' seventy-fifth birthday. American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, a facsimile edition to commemorate the seventy-fifth birthday of the American Expeditionary Forces, is a unique, illustrated volume that captures the AEF's lessons of battle during World War I. Based on the series of battlefield tours conducted for staff officers at General John J. Pershing's headquarters, the operational chapters describe the military situation, giving detailed accounts of actual fighting supported by maps and sketches, and a summary of events and service of combat divisions. Topical chapters on the Services of Supply, the U.S. Navy, military cemeteries and memorials, and other interesting and useful facts conclude the narrative. For scholars and students of the Great War, as well as veterans and their descendants wishing to find battle sites of long ago, this guidebook remains the most authoritative and easily usable source for visitors to the AEF's battlefields. The American Battle Monuments Commission, a small independent agency established by Congress in 1923 at the request of General John J. Pershing, is the guardian of America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. Its mission is to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of the United States armed forces. Related products: Check out our World War I resources collection here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/world-war-i Other products produced by the U.S. Army, Center of Military History can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/center-military-history-cmh

The Battlefields of England

The Battlefields of England
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 473
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ISBN-10 : 9781473819023
ISBN-13 : 1473819024
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Battlefields of England by : Alfred H. Burne

England's battlefields bear witness to dramatic turning-points in the country's history. At Hastings, Bosworth Field, Flodden and Naseby, the battles fought were to have an enormous effect on English life. This double volume, containing Burne's famous "Battlefields of England" and "More Battlefields of England" make it possible for readers to follow the course of 39 battles from AD 51 to 1685, as if they were on the battlefields themselves.

Civil War Battlefields

Civil War Battlefields
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Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781461661788
ISBN-13 : 1461661781
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Civil War Battlefields by : David J. Eicher

Here, for the first time, is a book that goes beyond providing just a brief battle history for each of the Civil War parks. Civil War Battlefields presents a detailed, clear narrative describing exactly what visitors can see and do in twelve important battlefield areas covering 22 campaigns and approxiamately 40 separate battles.

British Battles 493937

British Battles 493937
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Publisher : Anthem Press
Total Pages : 183
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ISBN-10 : 9781785272257
ISBN-13 : 178527225X
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis British Battles 493937 by : Andrew Breeze

British Battles 493–937 deals with thirteen conflicts, either locating them correctly or explaining some of their aspects which have puzzled historians. They include the following: Mount Badon (493) at Braydon, Wiltshire; battles of the British hero Arthur (the legendary 'King Arthur') (536–7) in southern Scotland or the borders; 'Degsastan' (603) at Dawyck, on the River Tweed, Scotland; Maserfelth (642) at Forden, on the Welsh border; the Viking victory of 'Alluthèlia' (844) at Bishop Auckland, near Durham; and the English triumph of Brunanburh (937) at Lanchester, also near Durham. British Battles 493–937 is, thus, one of the most revolutionary books ever published on war in Britain and is a valuable resource for battle archeologists and research historians.

The Battlefields of the First World War

The Battlefields of the First World War
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Publisher : Constable & Robinson
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1472111923
ISBN-13 : 9781472111920
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Battlefields of the First World War by : Peter Barton

Here are the great battlefields of the First World War as you have never seen them before, from the first cavalry skirmishes, through the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele, to the final weeks of conflict. A revelatory, unique collection of panoramic photographs covering the whole of the British sectors of the Western Front, end to end. No other work shows like this the actual ground on which the battles were fought and about which so many words continue to be written. The vast battlescapes are interspersed with poignant individual photographs and the recollections of the soldiers caught in the action. The last time most of the panoramas were viewed - in the trenches - they were marked TOP-SECRET and destined for the eyes of the commanding officer only. Taken at huge personal risk by specialist photographers during the war, the panoramas reveal what no other photographs can - the view beyond the trench parapet - and a great deal more. Each panorama offers a view of up to 160 degrees, so sharply focused that the individual figures of a waiting sniper or a soldier picking lice from his shirt can be made out. They document a lost world. This slipcased edition features 60 recently discovered German panoramas, plus a DVD containing the full complement of 350 panoramas in interactive, zoomable form; as well as updated mapping throughout.

A Brief History Of Video Games

A Brief History Of Video Games
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Publisher : Robinson
Total Pages : 397
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ISBN-10 : 9781472118813
ISBN-13 : 1472118812
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief History Of Video Games by : Rich Stanton

'Stanton writes with terrific verve and precision . . . his understanding of the seductive pleasures of gaming takes us right to its heart.' Maria Bustillos, Times Literary Supplement 'The best overview book of the industry that I've read.' Andrew Liptak, io9 From the first wood-panelled Pong machines in California to the masterpieces of engineering that now sit in countless homes all over the world, A Brief History of Video Games reveals the vibrant history and culture of interactive entertainment. Above all, this is a book about the games - how the experience of playing has developed from simple, repetitive beginnings into a cornucopia of genres and styles, at once utterly immersive and socially engaging. With full-colour illustrations throughout, it shows how technological advances have transformed the first dots and dashes of bored engineers into sophisticated, responsive worlds that are endlessly captivating. As thrilling and surprising as the games it describes, this is an indispensable read for anyone serious about the business of having fun.