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A superbly illustrated epic of how Napoleon skilfully extracted his Grande Armee from the clutches of the pursuing Russian armies.

Both concise and wide-ranging, this encyclopedia covers massacres, atrocities, war crimes, and genocides, including acts of inhumanity on all continents; and serves as a reminder that lest we forget, history will repeat itself.

A reference work that thoroughly documents the extensive military history of the Islamic world between the 7th century and the present day.

Military-political conflictand the resulting factionalism, shifts in leadership, and divergent belief systemshas been a constant and crucial part of the Islamic world.

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First full-length study of the climax of the 1812 campaign - the battle at the Berezina river. Graphic, hour-by-hour account of the extraordinary three-day battle. Focuses on the heroic efforts of Napoleon's bridge builders.