100 greatest battles
Konstam, Angus2023
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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 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.
Main title:
100 greatest battles / Angus Konstam.
Author:
Konstam, Angus, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2023.©2023
Collation:
223 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781472856944 (hbk)9781472856944
Dewey class:
355.4809355.48
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
550220
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 355.48 KON | Onloan - Due: 07 Oct 2024 |