by Duncan Anderson (Author)
This work, with an introduction by TV's Professor Richard Holmes, contrasts 18 battle plans with their actual outcome, from Roman times to World War II. Each in-depth battle essay is complemented by original maps, producing a fresh insight into important battles that have, in many cases, dictated the course of history. Battles include: Cannae; Alamein; Crecy; Blitzkrieg; Waterloo; Balaklava; Gallipoli; The Battle of the Bulge; Austerlitz; and Gettysburg.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Helicon
Published: 26 Oct 2000
ISBN 10: 1859863302
ISBN 13: 9781859863305