History's Greatest Battles

History's Greatest Battles
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Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9781398821545
ISBN-13 : 1398821543
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Book Synopsis History's Greatest Battles by : Nigel Cawthorne

Download or read book History's Greatest Battles written by Nigel Cawthorne and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great battles mark history's turning points where cultures and ideologies clash. Some battles are won by inspired leaders, some by superior weaponry, while others are won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. This gripping account introduces 40 battles which changed the course of history, from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. It includes the extraordinary generalships of Napoleon, Wellington and Marlborough, among others, as well as the victories of ordinary soldiers who, through their courage, determination and sacrifice, changed the course of history. Includes: • Siege of Jerusalem, 79 CE • The Battle of Hastings, 1066 • The Battle of Yorktown, 1781 • The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 • D-Day, 1944 Brought to life by photographs, maps and artwork of the battles, this book gives an expansive account of the most pivotal battles in the history of war and how they were lost or won.


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