A highly illustrated introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the Ancient World such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major clashes of the 20th century epitomized by Stalingrad and Khe Sanh.
This concise study by renowned military historian Angus Konstam examines one hundred of the most famous battles from world history. It includes great naval engagements such as Salamis, Trafalgar, Jutland and Midway; pivotal land battles that decided the fate of nations, such as Hastings, Yorktown, Gettysburg and the Somme; and the impact of the new dimension of aerial warfare in the 20th century at Pearl Harbor, in the Battle of Britain and in the skies over Hiroshima.
This book deals with the battles which changed history. Some were spectacular and decisive military victories, while others altered the course of a hard-fought conflict. Others had a longer-term impact, through technological innovation, or by their economic or political ramifications. One person’s idea of what qualifies as a ‘greatest battle’ may be different from someone else’s; it is a subjective choice drawing on the person’s own historical perceptions. That can involve anything from their own national perspective, their own enthusiasm for certain historical periods over others, and even their own personal stake in the past.
Almost all of the battles included here have been covered in Osprey’s superb Campaign series, by authors with a specialist knowledge of that particular era, campaign or battle. So, I was able to draw upon their knowledge, and thus I remain greatly in their debt. As a historian, I recognize that fallibility in any history book is almost impossible to avoid. I hope that these instances are minimal, but, where they do arise, these are entirely of my own doing. That said, I hope you enjoy this 2,000-year journey through human conflict, and if this book helps cast even a little light on this great arc of history, then it has served its purpose.
This highly illustrated book features 100 full-colour battlescene artworks from Osprey's comprehensive archive and is the ideal introduction to the battles that changed the course of history.
Эта прекрасно иллюстрированная книга по самым известным сражениям истории исследует военную историю от древних битв до Гражданской войны в США, Первой мировой войны, Второй мировой войны, холодной войны и др. Украшенная потрясающими иллюстрациями, она использует карты, картины и фотографии, чтобы показать истории более чем 90 самых важных битв, кот ...
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