Turning the tide of war | 50 battles that changed the course of modern history
Author - Timothy Newark
Year published - 2003
Published by - Chancellor
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This work focuses on 50 battles that changed the tide of war. It looks at how the upper hand was gained through twisted of fate, such as when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Fate intervened and the US carriers were not at Pearl Harbor. It also shows how superior forces were overwhelmed by smaller, well trained armies. In all the book covers the past 200 years, from Napoleon’s conquest of Europe, the Two World Wars, to the disintegration of Yugoslavia, and the Gulf War. It also features numerous detailed strategic maps and battle plans.
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Author - Timothy Newark
Year published - 2003
Published by - Chancellor
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This work focuses on 50 battles that changed the tide of war. It looks at how the upper hand was gained through twisted of fate, such as when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Fate intervened and the US carriers were not at Pearl Harbor. It also shows how superior forces were overwhelmed by smaller, well trained armies. In all the book covers the past 200 years, from Napoleon’s conquest of Europe, the Two World Wars, to the disintegration of Yugoslavia, and the Gulf War. It also features numerous detailed strategic maps and battle plans.
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Author - Timothy Newark
Year published - 2003
Published by - Chancellor
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This work focuses on 50 battles that changed the tide of war. It looks at how the upper hand was gained through twisted of fate, such as when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Fate intervened and the US carriers were not at Pearl Harbor. It also shows how superior forces were overwhelmed by smaller, well trained armies. In all the book covers the past 200 years, from Napoleon’s conquest of Europe, the Two World Wars, to the disintegration of Yugoslavia, and the Gulf War. It also features numerous detailed strategic maps and battle plans.
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