Martin jacques

Battles that Changed History; The Battles that Decided the Fate of Nations

2017 · 80622 — London England: Amber Books 2017. Later Edition First Printing stated. Trade paperback. Very good. 448 pages. Oversized book measuring 9 inches by 11-3/4 inches. Includes Introduction Maps and Index. Throughout history there have been numerous climactic battles that have reshaped history. This work examines a selection of these seminal encounters bringing alive the reality of the participants' experiences while exploring the profound impact these battles exerted upon subsequent events. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. This is a highly informative richly illustrated guide to more than 45 of history's most significant battles including Megiddo Marathon Alesia Hastings Nagashino Yorktown Waterloo Gettysburg Tsushima Verdun Stalingrad the Tet Offensive Iraqi Freedom and many more. The book features clear full-color tactical maps for each battle showing at a glance the dispositions and movements of the opposing forces. For each entry a quick reference panel provides essential details on the battle's date location key players troops and outcome. Martin J. Dougherty is a writer specializing in military and defense topics. He is the author of Medieval Warrior SAS and Elite Forces Guide Extreme Unarmed Combat SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper Small Arms: From the Civil War to the Present Day and books on personal self-defense. Kelly DeVries born December 23 1956 is an American historian specializing in the warfare of the Middle Ages. He is often featured as an expert commentator on television documentaries. He is professor of history at Loyola University Maryland and Honorary Historical Consultant at the Royal Armouries UK. Phyllis G. Jestice is Professor of Medieval History and chair of the Department of History at the College of Charleston South Carolina USA. She is the author of Wayward Monks and the Religious Revolution of the Eleventh Century 1997. Christer Jörgensen graduated with a Ph.D. from University College London. An expert on military history Christer has published various books on the history of warfare. He has previously contributed to Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World and Battles that Changed Warfare. Chris McNab is a freelance writer and researcher who specializes in British and military history. He is the author of Battle Story: Cambrai A History of the World in 100 Weapons Hostage Rescue with the SAS The SAS Training Manual and The World War II Story. Michael F. Pavkovic is Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the United States Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island. He is the co-author of What is Military History and has published on a variety of subjects in military history. Amber Books paperback