100 Decisive Battles: From Ancient Times to the Present

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What if the Saxons had triumphed over the Normans at the Battle of Hastings If Washington had lost the Battle of Trenton If Lee had won at Gettysburg If the Germans had held the Allies at bay in Normandy The world would certainly be a very different place today. Key battles have shaped the course of world history since time immmemorial. This reference spotlights 100 of the most important military confrontations from 1469 BC to 1991 AD, offering information on the historical context of the conflict, the countries involved and the their goals. It describes each battle plan, the ensuing confrontation and the victors, plus details of the commanders, the size of their forces and their casualties. The text finally discusses how history was affected by each outcome.

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"This useful survey will find a place in most collections." - School Library Journal "It is a good specialized resource for world military history which could be used by high school students as well as military history buffs. Recommended for high school, public library, and undergraduate collections." - Booklist

Author Bio

Paul K. Davis, PhD, is a history instructor at the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX and at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX.