Great Battles & Armies

Armies and the use of weaponry and military strategy have played a crucial part in our history. Great Battles & Armies starts its story with the first armies of the ancient world, following right through to our modern-day UN peacekeeping forces. It investigates the tactics used by the boldest military geniuses and the courage of soldiers who were part of the most powerful armies in history. The cutaway illustrations bring the conflicts to life and allow you to step onto the battlefield to see what happened behind the scenes and explore the tactics and weapons that were used. This magnificently illustrated book takes an impassioned look at the warriors, military leaders and weapons that have shaped the world.