Dictionary Of British Military History

From the invasion of Britain by the Danes through the battle of Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo up to the present day, this fascinating dictionary includes entries on battles, campaigns and famous commanders, as well as ranks, regiments, uniforms and weapons. The reader will find an outline of the British army since its formation in the 17th century, together with brief histories of battles and biographies of great military leaders. A handy reference source for all levels of student or enthusiast, including the general reader of historical reference and anyone with an interest in the British military.

From Aeneas Tacitus to Zhukov, this is the most comprehensive dictionary of military history and military science to have been published. It covers those people, battles and campaigns, wars, countries, institutions and weapons that have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. It also has a particular concern with civil-military relations and the role of armed forces in society. From the Hellenic period to the present day, including the questions of chemical and biological weaponry raised in the conflict with Iraq, the dictionary has comprehensive coverage of military history for students, scholars, specialists and general readers alike. Originally published in French under the title Dictionnaire d'Art et d'Histoire Militaires, the new English language edition is expanded and completely revised and updated. All entries now carry full lists of recommended reading, and bibliographies have been thoroughly updated to include the latest literature. Many bibliographical entries have been added, as well as accounts of individual campaigns and battles. A main feature of the book is its broad thematic entries on such topics as naval and air warfare, as well as strategy, ballistics and other specialized topics.

This comprehensive dictionary of one of the world's greatest conflicts contains over 1,200 entries, combining facts, narrative and analysis, and covers all aspects of history's first global conflict such as: - Actions from Achi Baba to the Zeebrugge raid, from the Falkland Islands to the Masurian Lakes. - Campaigns from the Arab Revolt to Verdun, from East Africa to East Prussia. - Theatres of war from the Baltic to the Balkans, from Africa to the Arctic. - Fighters and commanders from Abdullah ibn Hussein to Sergeant York via Pershing, Pilsudski and Petain. - Forces from the Romanian Navy to the Royal Flying Corps, from the South Persia Rifles to the Serbian Army. - Weapons and equipment from balloons and bayonets to Battleships and Big Bertha. - Tactics and strategies from submarine warfare to sniping, from the Schlieffen Plan to strategic bombing, breakthrough and blockade - Politics and diplomacy from Willhelm II to Woodrow Wilson, from the July Crisis to Versailles - Home Fronts from the Armenian Massacres to the Amiens - Dispatch, from Albania to Australia, from women to war socialism.

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"This book provides concise definitions of some 2,500 terms related both to modern military affairs and to military history, from ancient times to the present. It covers all aspects of military and naval affairs, including strategy, tactics, weapons, fortifications, organizations, ranks, and administration. This is not a work of lexicography on historical principles; it is not, strictly speaking, an etymological dictionary. This Dictionary of Military Terms strictly emphasizes the military meanings and derivations of words and phrases, including those that enjoy popular usage. Thus, the military sense of both widely used and highly technical terms is accurately conveyed."--Introduction, page vi.

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For a relatively short war, the Crimean War holds an important place in history. Finally, a resource that provides a historical overview of the war from a number of different angles including, the causes, the motivations, the course, and the consequences. This volume fully explores the: o Main engagements o Principal political figures and rulers o Military leaders and naval commanders o Events leading up to the conflict This Dictionary is an excellent window into the political, national, and military intrigue that surrounded one of the most costly campaigns of all time. Includes a chronology, maps, and a comprehensive bibliography full of primary sources, as well as classic sources and histories that will allow researchers to trace the changing perception of the war through history.