The Collins Encylopedia Of Military History

R.Dupuy / T.Dupuy

Publisher: HARPER COLLINS

Publication Date: 04/04/2007

Format: Hardback

From stone clubs to Desert Storm

What were the main events in world military history up to 1991? The scope of this classic reference includes not only the description of wars and combat operations in general, but also the concurrent growth of military arts.

Twenty-two chronologically arranged chapters open with succinct essays which summarise the highlights of every period – outstanding leaders, unusual developments, tactical and strategic trends – and place each major operation in its political and social perspective. Then each event and its effect on history is discussed in a vivid and concise manner.

The Encyclopedia discusses the use of weapons in ancient China, and covers the upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet–Afghan war, the invasions of Grenada and Panama by US forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Communist bloc governments. Also included are a continent-by-continent assessment of wars and battles and over 250 maps and illustrations. An essential volume for any home library.

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