The Battle Book: Crucial Conflicts in History from 1469 BC to the Present

by Bryan Perrett (Author)

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.47

  This is a descriptive, statistical and strategic reference to over 500 great land battles of history. Each entry follows a standard tabular layout and most have a further descriptive section detailing the casualties, combatant involved and actual course of the battle. All entries have a code number relating to a main map reference and appendices on key commanders and first use of a weapon or tactic. The layout enables easy access of date, comparison of similar battles and reference worldwide on the general map. The book is aimed at military and general historians, students, wargamers and modellers.