D25 .B25 2006 Battlefield: Decisive Conflicts in History
Richard Holmes
Library Journal Review:
Renowned British military historian Holmes (Wellington: The Iron Duke) and Evans (The Military Heritage of Britain and Ireland) here describe almost 300 battles, from Megiddo in ancient Egypt (1475 B.C.E.) to the Second Gulf War in 2003, using as their source Holmes's Oxford Companion to Military History (he served as editor). Featuring selections from that book newly arranged and updated, the result is more than a dictionary or a chronology. Each chapter is dedicated to a chronological era and begins with a summary of military conditions, incorporating political, tactical, and technological evolutions into one informative narrative. Coverage then moves to the decisive battles of that time period, with maps illustrating their development and campaigns. The editors acknowledge current debates and research; their personal and incisive comments make this book more than a reference tool it will serve as a valuable introduction to the study of military history for beginners and a starting point that will inspire further reading. Recommended for all libraries, including those already holding the larger Oxford Companion. David Lee Poremba, Davenport, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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