This encyclopedic collection of more than 200 of the most decisive
and important battles throughout world history gets a fresh
interpretation by a noted military historian. The mythic and doomed
stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in
149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and
enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle
of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on
English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American
Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of
General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March
9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter of the city. All of these
conflicts—and hundreds more—played a crucial role in defining
the direction of history and the evolution of human society. This
text provides high school-level readers with detailed descriptions
of the battlefield actions that have played the greatest parts in
shaping military history and human existence. Special attention is
paid to the greater historical context and significance of each
battle, especially in relation to other events.
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