100 Greatest Battles

An illustrated introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the Ancient World to the major clashes of the 20th century. Angus Konstam examines one hundred of the most famous battles in history, focussing on great naval engagements such as Salamis, Trafalgar, Jutland and Midway; pivotal land battles that decided the fate of nations, such as Hastings, Yorktown, Gettysburg and the Somme; and the impact of the new dimension of aerial warfare in the 20th century at Pearl Harbor, in the Battle of Britain and the skies over Hiroshima. Highly illustrated with full-colour Osprey battle scene and figure artwork, this attractively designed introduction presents some of the important battles in world history.