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This is a chronological account of the development of warfare from
the beginnings of recorded history to the 21st century; explaining
the nature of conflict in each era. It takes a multi-faceted
approach to the subject, mixing studies of major wars, their
significant battles, and the outstanding commanders with
discussions of the ever-changing technology of war and the life and
experiences of the ordinary soldier. The book is organized in 10
chapters, each of which looks at a particular era in warfare, for
example the ancient world, medieval warfare, the US civil war,
conflict since World War II. Each chapter includes maps of key
battles or campaigns and commentary on battles, personalities,
types of troops, and equipment. Sidebars throughout the main
narrative focus on particularly noteworthy aspects of the history
of conflict. An extensive introduction to the whole work presents
an overview of the significant trends and themes that have shaped
many centuries of military history.
A revolutionary book that explains the most enigmatic and fascinating wonder of the ancient world: the Pyramids of Egypt. "[An] absorbing and fascinating work of archaeological detection...clearly and rivetingly told...the book is highly and compulsively readable."--London Sunday Times. 16-page black-and-white inserts.
The Waffen-SS was one of the most feared combat organizations of
the twentieth century. Originally formed as a protection squad for
Adolf Hitler it became the military wing of Heinrich Himmler's SS
and a key part of the Nazi state, with nearly 900,000 men passing
through its ranks. The Waffen-SS played a crucial role in
furthering the aims of the Third Reich which made its soldiers
Hitler's political operatives. During its short history, the elite
military divisions of the Waffen-SS acquired a reputation for
excellence, but their famous battlefield record of success was
matched by their repeated and infamous atrocities against both
soldiers and civilians. Waffen-SS is the first definitive
single-volume military history of the Waffen-SS in more than 50
years. In considering the actions of its leading personalities,
including Himmler, Sepp Dietrich, and Otto Skorzeny, and analyzing
its specialist training and ideological outlook, eminent historian
Adrian Gilbert chronicles the battles and campaigns that brought
the Waffen-SS both fame and infamy.
From the sharpshooters of the American Revolution to the Marine
snipers who dominated the streets of Mogadishu, a famed military
historian puts you behind the crosshairs of the most adept killers
in history.
A sniper is more than a crack shot. He's a calm professional with
the instincts and patients of a master huntsman.
Intensive training leaves snipers razor-sharp, able to creep
undetected within arm's reach of the enemy.
The finest marksmen in the world, a sniper can place a bullet in an
enemy's heart from a thousand yards away.
"Stalk and Kill "puts you on the battlefield for the most daring
missions in history. You'll duel a Nazi "super sniper" in
Stalingrad, outfox the Viet Cong in Southeast Asia, and silence the
enemies of U.S. troops in Beirut. And you'll never cease to marvel
at the sniper's iron nerve and lethal precision.
A main selection of the military book club with eight pages of
fascinating photos!
Unlocking the secrets of the pyramids. For thousands of years the
pyramids have stood, imposing and enigmatic, refusing to give up
their secrets. In this thrilling book of scientific and historical
detective work, the authors try to answer some of history's oldest
questions... Why did the Egyptians really build pyramids? What lies
inside the Great Pyramid's hidden chamber and what awesome secret,
unseeen for 4500 years, could be concealed there? Bauval and
Gilbert have spent over ten years investigating the mysteries of
the pyramids. Their conclusions have aplit the academic
establishment.
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