Essential details of every major battle on land and sea in recorded history, from the first battle of Megiddo in 1479 B.C. to the Grenada conflict in 1984. Included: strategic situations, roles played by political/military leaders, troop numbers and training, tactics and objectives, casualties and losses and military/political consequences. Index. 99 illustrations.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu Widely regarded as "The Oldest Military Treatise in the World," this landmark work covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communication, and supplies; the use of terrain, fire, and the seasons of the year; much more.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo by Edward Shepherd Creasy Ranging from Marathon to Waterloo, this 1851 classic of military history chronicles the battles that changed the course of history, with gripping, authoritative analyses of key events.
American Strategy in Vietnam: A Critical Analysis by Col. Harry G Summers, Jr. A politico-military assessment of the Vietnam War analyzing the U.S. Army's strategic and tactical ideologies. Particularly relevant today, it stresses the futility of any military action without the full support of the people.
The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan by Winston Churchill Churchill recounts the operations directed by Lord Kitchener on the Upper Nile from 1896 to 1899, offering valuable insights into a historic clash of Western and Arabic cultures.
World War II Discovery Kit by Dover Story of WWII Coloring Book,World War II Warships Coloring Book,Airplanes of the Second World War Coloring Book, GI paper doll, 16 art stickers, 24 postcards, 11 x 17 Rosie the Riveter poster, crayons. WARNING: CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points. Not for children under 10 years.
On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse-tung, Samuel B Griffith The first documented, systematic study of a truly revolutionary subject, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide to guerrilla warfare. It concisely explains unorthodox strategies that transform disadvantages into benefits.
WARNING: CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points. Not for children under 10 years.