The Oxford History of the British Army

Name: The Oxford History of the British Army
Brand: Oxford University Press
SKU: 9780192803115-G
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From the Napoleonic Wars to the battle of the Falklands, from the pike and musket to the Challenger tank, The Oxford History of the British Army brings to life the far-reaching history of this long-lived institution. This definitive one-volume reference provides a wealth of historical detail as it takes readers on a lively journey through the annals of the British Army. Here are vivid descriptions of all the famous military campaigns and battles--from Agincourt and Crecy, to Trafalgar, Waterloo, and Yorktown Heights, to Dunkirk and D-Day--as well as insightful portraits of the great commanders, including Edward I, the Duke of Marlborough, Cromwell, the Duke of Wellington, and Field Marshall Montgomery. Military experts and military history buffs will be particularly interested in the special sections that highlight vital aspects of the Army, including tactics, weaponry, and major figures. Finally, the volume boasts a distinguished roster of contributors, including not only prominent military historians, but also former servicemen, who provide expert technical insight and vivid, eyewitness accounts of modern soldiering and warfare. Comprehensive and authoritative, The Oxford History of the British Army will fascinate military history buffs as well as anyone seeking a broader understanding of British or modern world history.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 2
Number of Pages:: 512
Release Date:: 2002-05-23
Publication Date:: 2003-06-26
Publisher:: Oxford University Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0192803115
ISBN13:: 9780192803115
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 399 g
Height:: 16.8 cm
Width:: 19.3 cm
Thickness:: 3.3 cm

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