A comprehensive introduction to the key battles of the American Civil War.

In this title the author chooses ten different kinds of battle which lay claim to greatness. Some are obvious, some are controversial, but all were crucial encounters and illustrate the personality of commanders.

This book presents the statistics, tactics, purpose and outcome of over 500 major land battles over 3000 years of warfare. Each entry follows a standard tabular lay out for easy usage. There are appendices on key commanders a nd first use of weapons. '

This book presents the statistics, tactics, purpose and outcome of over 500 major land battles over 3000 years of warfare. Each entry follows a standard tabular layout for easy usage. There are appendices on key commanders and first use of weapons.

"Relying heavily on primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides and Plutarch, this volume provides the first-ever tactical level survey of all Greek land engagements which occurred during the 5th century BC, a seminal period in the history of western warfare"--Provided by publisher.

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From the Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg to the Gulf War's brilliantly orchestrated, 100-hour AirLand Battle, award-winning Army historian Colonel J.D. Morelock brings a lifetime of research and military experience to fourteen in-depth accounts of the world's most important battles. With rare insight and "you are there" immediacy, he captures the drama and excitement of each confrontation--from the vast historical perspective of global events, to the ever-changing developments in strategy, weaponry and technology, to the personal contributions of commanders and soldiers whose individual stories of courage reveal the human side of war. An invaluable addition to every military library

Relive the glory and the tragedy of some of the most important battles in British history with this epic account of military conflict. From the Roman invasion to the World War I, this book covers more than two thousand years of warfare, featuring detailed descriptions of the tactics, strategies, and personalities involved. Illustrated with maps, diagrams, and portraits, this is a must-read for military history buffs and anyone fascinated by the art of war. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.