History's Greatest Battles: From the Battle of Marathon to D-Day
Sep 2022 · Arcturus Publishing
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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.
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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About the author
Nigel Cawthorne is a graduate of University College, London, where he studied Physics before turning to writing as a career. He has been a writer and editor for over 35 years. He has written, contributed to and edited over 100 books. His other historical titles include: The Bamboo Cage, The Empress of South America, Daughter of Heaven, World at War, The Battles of World War II, Vietnam - A War Lost and Won, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Sex Lives of the Great Dictators. He lives in London.
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