The Osprey Companion to Military History

by RobertCowley (Editor), Geoffrey Parker (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  1996

  $4.19

  An encyclopedia of the history and culture of warfare. The text presents facts, dates and rare illustrations, covering a variety of subjects including major battles, commanders, weaponry, strategy and tactics. A nuber of thematic articles detail a wide range of military topics including courage, discipline, the effects of weather on warfare, military justice, surrender, propoganda and morale. The book covers Asia, Africa and South America, as well as Europe and North America.