Warfare - A Chronological History - The Definitive Account of the Evolution of War

Warfare's roots go back to the dawn of human history, when the earliest societies battled with each other for supremacy; its story has continued up to the present day, into the eras of super-powers, nuclear deterrence and the grim realities of MAD - Mutually Assured Destruction. This lavishly illustrated book has over 150 specially commissioned maps and plans, full coverage of crucial battles and campaigns from the earliest civilizations to the Gulf War, profiles of great commanders and analysis of strategy, to provide an overall account of the story of warfare...