An Encyclopedia of Battles

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A badly needed addition to public and military libraries and to the shelves of every military writer, this monumental one-volume work traces the long history of warfare through vivid accounts of over 1,500 crucial military conflicts spanning more than 3,400 years. It covers all essential details of major battles from the first battle of Megiddo in 1479 B.C. to Grenada in 1984, organized in alphabetical order for convenience. The meticulously researched descriptions include the Persia-Greek conflicts, Roman Empire wars, Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and both World Wars, alongside analyses of legendary commanders such as Alexander, Julius Caesar, Hannibal, and Napoleon. The updated Appendix addresses more recent conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, and the U.S. invasion of Grenada. Each entry details states, strategic situations, military leaders, troop numbers, tactics, casualties, and military/political consequences. Additionally, it features cross-references, 99 battle maps, and a comprehensive index covering titles, alliances, treaties, famous quotations, slogans, and battle cries. This resource serves as an entire library of military history in one volume, making it an indispensable reference for students, historians, writers, and military enthusiasts alike.