Book

Battle

Holmes, Richard 1946-2011 (Author). Dann, Geoff, (photo.). Brightling, Geoff, (photo.).

Summary: Relates the history of battles and warfare, from the hand-to-hand combat of ancient warriors to the carnage of World War I.

Record details

ISBN: 9780756650278 (hc.) :
ISBN: 0756650275 (hc.)
Physical Description: print
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersly, 2009, c1995.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains clip-art.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is battle -- Infantry of the line -- Heavy cavalry -- Badges of rank -- Regimental colors -- Supply and transport -- Soldiers pack -- Reconnaissance -- Field guns -- Rapid-fire weapons -- High-angle fire -- Bows and arrows -- Maces and battle axes -- Swords -- Firearms -- Close combat -- Gunpowder arms -- Rifles weapons -- Communications -- Engineering -- Victory and defeat -- Rewards of battle -- Sick and wounded -- World War II -- Unquiet peace.