The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3500 BC to the Present
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Author: R. Ernest Dupuy
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 1680
This reference guide to the world's military history contains new discoveries about ancient China, and has been updated to cover the upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet-Afghanistan war, the invasion of Grenada and Panama by US forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Eastern European communist governments. The book contains 22 chronologically-arranged chapters that open with essays summarizing the highlights of the period - great leaders, unusual developments, tactical and strategic trends - and placing each major operation in its political and social perspective. Then each event and its effect on history are discussed in detail. Also included are a continent-by-continent assessment of wars and battles. Trevor N. Dupuy is the co-author of "The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography".
Author: R. Ernest Dupuy
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 1680
This reference guide to the world's military history contains new discoveries about ancient China, and has been updated to cover the upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet-Afghanistan war, the invasion of Grenada and Panama by US forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Eastern European communist governments. The book contains 22 chronologically-arranged chapters that open with essays summarizing the highlights of the period - great leaders, unusual developments, tactical and strategic trends - and placing each major operation in its political and social perspective. Then each event and its effect on history are discussed in detail. Also included are a continent-by-continent assessment of wars and battles. Trevor N. Dupuy is the co-author of "The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography".
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: R. Ernest Dupuy
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 1680
This reference guide to the world's military history contains new discoveries about ancient China, and has been updated to cover the upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet-Afghanistan war, the invasion of Grenada and Panama by US forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Eastern European communist governments. The book contains 22 chronologically-arranged chapters that open with essays summarizing the highlights of the period - great leaders, unusual developments, tactical and strategic trends - and placing each major operation in its political and social perspective. Then each event and its effect on history are discussed in detail. Also included are a continent-by-continent assessment of wars and battles. Trevor N. Dupuy is the co-author of "The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography".
Author: R. Ernest Dupuy
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 1680
This reference guide to the world's military history contains new discoveries about ancient China, and has been updated to cover the upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet-Afghanistan war, the invasion of Grenada and Panama by US forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Eastern European communist governments. The book contains 22 chronologically-arranged chapters that open with essays summarizing the highlights of the period - great leaders, unusual developments, tactical and strategic trends - and placing each major operation in its political and social perspective. Then each event and its effect on history are discussed in detail. Also included are a continent-by-continent assessment of wars and battles. Trevor N. Dupuy is the co-author of "The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography".
The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3500 BC to the Present