100 Greatest Battles
100 Greatest Battles by Angus Konstam, published by Bloomsbury USA on April 25, 2023, is a highly illustrated exploration of significant battles throughout world history. This edition spans 224 pages and presents a concise study of one hundred pivotal encounters, ranging from ancient conflicts like Thermopylae and Cannae to major 20th-century clashes such as Stalingrad and Khe Sanh. The book features a rich collection of full-color battlescene artworks sourced from Osprey’s extensive archive, making it a visually engaging resource for readers interested in military history.
Readers will find detailed examinations of notable naval engagements, including Salamis, Trafalgar, Jutland, and Midway, alongside crucial land battles that shaped nations, such as Hastings, Yorktown, Gettysburg, and the Somme. The book also addresses the evolution of aerial warfare, highlighting events like Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Britain. This illustrated introduction serves as an accessible entry point into the wars and conflicts that have significantly influenced the course of history.
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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.
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