The Battle 100: The Stories Behind History's Most Influential Battles

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An extremely readable and thoroughly accurate chronicle of the 100 greatest battles ever. Spanning 3,000 years, "The Battle 100" covers the entire spectrum of recorded military history, from Megiddo in 1479 B.C., to Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s. With maps of each battle site to help readers fully comprehend the action, results, and ramifications, this is the ideal book of battles for beginners.

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Lt. Col. Michael Lee Lanning retired from the U.S. Army after a distinguished twenty year service. A decorated veteran of Vietnam, he is author of fourteen books on military history.