The World's Greatest Twentieth Century Battlefield
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Author: Peter and Dan Snow
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
This new landmark series and book tells the story of some of the worlds greatest modern battles and the experiences of the men who fought in them - from heroic leaders to humble foot soldiers. These battles are the crucial turning points in modern history. Battles shaped the world we live in today and to understand them is to understand the conflicts that dominate the worlds headlines. The battles will be placed in the context of the war in which they played a crucial part. Ex war-correspondent Peter Snow (who covered the majority of these battles) and his son, military historian Dan Snow, will reveal the intricacies of these crucial battles - the strategies, the weapons, the tactics and their impact. A series of compelling narratives will bring to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and give an extraordinary overview of events. We will discover what strategy the leaders and their armies employed e.g. in 1918 on the Western Front, Field Marshal Haig unleashed a massive onslaught of tanks, planes and artillery together for the first time, eventually causing the Germans to sue for peace. Peter and Dan will also look at the perspective of the men on the ground, both in the eve
Author: Peter and Dan Snow
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
This new landmark series and book tells the story of some of the worlds greatest modern battles and the experiences of the men who fought in them - from heroic leaders to humble foot soldiers. These battles are the crucial turning points in modern history. Battles shaped the world we live in today and to understand them is to understand the conflicts that dominate the worlds headlines. The battles will be placed in the context of the war in which they played a crucial part. Ex war-correspondent Peter Snow (who covered the majority of these battles) and his son, military historian Dan Snow, will reveal the intricacies of these crucial battles - the strategies, the weapons, the tactics and their impact. A series of compelling narratives will bring to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and give an extraordinary overview of events. We will discover what strategy the leaders and their armies employed e.g. in 1918 on the Western Front, Field Marshal Haig unleashed a massive onslaught of tanks, planes and artillery together for the first time, eventually causing the Germans to sue for peace. Peter and Dan will also look at the perspective of the men on the ground, both in the eve
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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: Peter and Dan Snow
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
This new landmark series and book tells the story of some of the worlds greatest modern battles and the experiences of the men who fought in them - from heroic leaders to humble foot soldiers. These battles are the crucial turning points in modern history. Battles shaped the world we live in today and to understand them is to understand the conflicts that dominate the worlds headlines. The battles will be placed in the context of the war in which they played a crucial part. Ex war-correspondent Peter Snow (who covered the majority of these battles) and his son, military historian Dan Snow, will reveal the intricacies of these crucial battles - the strategies, the weapons, the tactics and their impact. A series of compelling narratives will bring to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and give an extraordinary overview of events. We will discover what strategy the leaders and their armies employed e.g. in 1918 on the Western Front, Field Marshal Haig unleashed a massive onslaught of tanks, planes and artillery together for the first time, eventually causing the Germans to sue for peace. Peter and Dan will also look at the perspective of the men on the ground, both in the eve
Author: Peter and Dan Snow
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
This new landmark series and book tells the story of some of the worlds greatest modern battles and the experiences of the men who fought in them - from heroic leaders to humble foot soldiers. These battles are the crucial turning points in modern history. Battles shaped the world we live in today and to understand them is to understand the conflicts that dominate the worlds headlines. The battles will be placed in the context of the war in which they played a crucial part. Ex war-correspondent Peter Snow (who covered the majority of these battles) and his son, military historian Dan Snow, will reveal the intricacies of these crucial battles - the strategies, the weapons, the tactics and their impact. A series of compelling narratives will bring to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and give an extraordinary overview of events. We will discover what strategy the leaders and their armies employed e.g. in 1918 on the Western Front, Field Marshal Haig unleashed a massive onslaught of tanks, planes and artillery together for the first time, eventually causing the Germans to sue for peace. Peter and Dan will also look at the perspective of the men on the ground, both in the eve
The World's Greatest Twentieth Century Battlefield