100 Decisive Battles: From Ancient Times to the Present

by Paul K. Davis

Overview

Key battles have shaped history since time immemorial. This handy reference work spotlights 100 of the world's most important military confrontations, from 1469 B.C.–A.D. 1991.

What if the Saxons had triumphed over the Normans in the Battle of Hastings? If Washington had lost the Battle of Trenton? If Lee had won at Gettysburg? If the Germans had held the Allies at bay in Normandy? The world would be a much different place today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576070758
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Pages:	474
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.06(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Paul K. Davis, PhD, is a history instructor at the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX and at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX.

Editorial Reviews

"This useful survey will find a place in most collections." - School Library Journal


"It is a good specialized resource for world military history which could be used by high school students as well as military history buffs. Recommended for high school, public library, and undergraduate collections." - Booklist

From the Publisher

Drawing from more detailed accounts, describes battles from Egyptian campaigns in the 15th century BC to Desert Storm. They were selected for bringing about important political or social changes or marking a turning point in warfare. Articles of about four pages provide the name and date, commanders, size of the forces, casualties, the historical and political context, countries involved and their goals, the battle plan, the action, the winner, and how history was affected by the outcome. They include maps and sometimes other illustration. General and young readers will appreciate the lack of technical military terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Students of military history will find 100 Decisive Battles an important reference to the world's major battles it covers conflicts from ancient to modern times, providing details on the historical setting, the conflict itself, and its lasting effects. The result will provide a clear reference to any seeking foundation information on military struggles around the world.