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The Greatest War Stories Never Told
100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
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Quirky characters and surprising true stories abound in military history, showcasing unexpected events and individuals. From a topless dancer who played a pivotal role in the Byzantine Empire's survival to a World War I battle paused for a soccer match, the narrative reveals the unusual intersections of war and everyday life. It also highlights a scientist's invention of a pigeon-guided missile and an elderly pig's death that sparked an international crisis between the U.S. and Great Britain, illustrating the bizarre and often overlooked aspects of conflict.
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The Greatest War Stories Never Told, Rick Beyer
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Greatest War Stories Never Told
- Subtitle
- 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rick Beyer
- Publisher
- Collins
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780060760175
- Category
- Music, Social sciences, History, World history, Film
- Description
- Quirky characters and surprising true stories abound in military history, showcasing unexpected events and individuals. From a topless dancer who played a pivotal role in the Byzantine Empire's survival to a World War I battle paused for a soccer match, the narrative reveals the unusual intersections of war and everyday life. It also highlights a scientist's invention of a pigeon-guided missile and an elderly pig's death that sparked an international crisis between the U.S. and Great Britain, illustrating the bizarre and often overlooked aspects of conflict.