Battle Story
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A best-selling series in the U.K., Battle Stories presents detailed profiles of the great battles that shaped modern history Dramatic illustrations, maps, and profiles of the battle's key figures Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect was to explore these major battles Written by leading experts in world military history
Passchendaele 1917
The Battle of Passchendaele has come to epitomize the mud and blood of the First World War. Passchendaele is perhaps one of the most iconic campaigns of the First World War, coming to symbolize the mud and blood of the battlefield like no other. Fought for over three months under some of the worst conditions of the war, fighting became bogged down in a quagmire that made it almost impossible for any gains to be made. In this Battle Story, Chris McNab seeks to lift the battle out of its controversy and explain what really happened and why. Complete with detailed maps and photographs, as well as fascinating facts and profiles of the leaders, this is the best introduction to this legendary battle.
Hastings 1066
A best-selling series in the U.K., Battle Stories presents detailed profiles of the great battles that shaped modern history Dramatic illustrations, maps, and profiles of the battle's key figures Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect was to explore these major battles Written by leading experts in world military history
Goose Green 1982
A best-selling series in the U.K., Battle Stories presents detailed profiles of the great battles that shaped modern history Dramatic illustrations, maps, and profiles of the battle's key figures Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect was to explore these major battles Written by leading experts in world military history
Bosworth 1485
Bosworth marked the end of the reign of Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynasty. Bosworth Field saw the two great dynasties of the day clash on the battlefield: the reigning House of York, led by Richard III, against the rising House of Tudor, led by Henry Tudor, soon to become Henry VII. On August 22, 1485, this penultimate battle in the War of the Roses was fought with the might of the Yorkists ranged against Henry Tudor’s small army. This book describes how these two great armies came to meet on the battlefield and how the tactics employed by Tudor and his captains eventually led to the defeat and the death of King Richard III. Through quotes and maps, the text explores the unfolding action of the battle and puts the reader on the frontline. If you truly want to understand what happened and why – read the Battle Story.
Iwo Jima 1945
A best-selling series in the U.K., Battle Stories presents detailed profiles of the great battles that shaped modern history Dramatic illustrations, maps, and profiles of the battle's key figures Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect was to explore these major battles Written by leading experts in world military history
Isandlwana 1879
A best-selling series in the U.K., Battle Stories presents detailed profiles of the great battles that shaped modern history Dramatic illustrations, maps, and profiles of the battle's key figures Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect was to explore these major battles Written by leading experts in world military history