The Art Of War: Waterloo To Mons
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling work of military history, The Art Of War: Waterloo To Mons, chronicles a pivotal century of European conflict and strategic evolution. William Mcelwee meticulously details the profound shifts in warfare from the Napoleonic era's grand maneuvers to the dawn of mechanized combat. The narrative presents a rigorous analysis of tactical innovations, leadership decisions, and the geopolitical forces that shaped battlefields across the continent. It illustrates how military thought adapted and transformed in response to technological advancements and changing political landscapes, offering critical insights into the origins of modern warfare. This authoritative volume argues for a continuous thread of strategic development, connecting the aftermath of Waterloo directly to the opening salvos of World War I at Mons.
Author: William Mcelwee
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling work of military history, The Art Of War: Waterloo To Mons, chronicles a pivotal century of European conflict and strategic evolution. William Mcelwee meticulously details the profound shifts in warfare from the Napoleonic era's grand maneuvers to the dawn of mechanized combat. The narrative presents a rigorous analysis of tactical innovations, leadership decisions, and the geopolitical forces that shaped battlefields across the continent. It illustrates how military thought adapted and transformed in response to technological advancements and changing political landscapes, offering critical insights into the origins of modern warfare. This authoritative volume argues for a continuous thread of strategic development, connecting the aftermath of Waterloo directly to the opening salvos of World War I at Mons.