One of the most complete overviews of war ever assembled, The
Encyclopedia of Warfare treats every aspect of the ancient art of
war, ranging from the army formations of the Egyptians, to the
problems of peacekeeping in Somalia. In thrilling detail, it covers
the major wars of history, their significant battles and
outstanding commanders, and discusses the ever-changing technology
of war and the life and experience of the ordinary soldier.
Numerous sidebars throughout focus on particularly noteworthy
aspects of the history of the conflict, such as weapons
development. All of the techniques and requirements of warfare are
covered, particularly the strategy and tactics that have had a
decisive impact on the outcome of the fighting.
Covered in concise detail are many of history's greatest battles,
such as Agincourt, Waterloo, Verdun, Antietam, and Kuwait City,
accompanied by full-color maps for ease of reference. Particularly
close study is given to the campaigns of the great commanders -
giants like Caesar, Hannibal, Napoleon, Rommel, Patton, and
Schwarzkopf. And the development of naval warfare and warship
design is analyzed in full.
An important undertaking, The Encyclopedia of Warfare belongs on
the shelf of every history enthusiast.
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