History S Greatest Wars

Great battles mark history's turning points where cultures and ideologies clash. Some battles are won by inspired leaders, some by superior weaponry, while others are won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. This gripping account introduces 40 battles which changed the course of history, from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. It includes the extraordinary generalships of Napoleon, Wellington and Marlborough, among others, as well as the victories of ordinary soldiers who, through their courage, determination and sacrifice, changed the course of history. Includes: • Siege of Jerusalem, 79 CE • The Battle of Hastings, 1066 • The Battle of Yorktown, 1781 • The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 • D-Day, 1944 Brought to life by photographs, maps and artwork of the battles, this book gives an expansive account of the most pivotal battles in the history of war and how they were lost or won.

A centuries-spanning study of twenty-five pivotal wars that shaped world history, from the Greco-Persian War to the Soviet-Afghan War. Driving and dispersing peoples across the globe, giving birth to and destroying great empires, transforming cultures, and determining systems of government, warfare, as much as anything else, has fashioned our world. History’s Greatest Wars: The Epic Conflicts that Shaped Our Modern World highlights pivotal victories that changed nations, even entire continents, forever, and charts the astonishingly rapid evolution of warfare. It delineates defining moments in the development of political philosophies, as well as the scientific innovations that yielded the machine gun, the tank, and the atom bomb. From the Greco-Persian Wars that began in 500 BCE, to the Vietnam War and beyond, it vividly renders the key victories that turned the tide of war, and recounts the heroism of armies and individuals. Yet it does not shy away from showing the acts of savagery that characterize much warfare: the slaughters and massacres. History’s Greatest Wars covers twenty-five of the most important and “thunderous” wars, wars that shook the world and took part in forming the nations that, today, we call home. The best and worst of humanity is on display here, in a collection that will act as a perfect primer for novices while offering seasoned history readers new perspectives on many famous and some not-so-well-known conflicts. Sweeping in its scope, yet intimate in its insights into the motivations of politicians, strategists, commanders, and soldiers, this is a collection that will enhance your understanding of the modern world and your own place in it.

"History of the World War" by Francis Andrew March, Richard Joseph Beamish. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

How do individuals change the course of history? How can a single nation cause unimaginable changes worldwide? What causes great leaders to rise and fall and the boundaries of great civilizations to shrink and grow? This excellent overview of wars, battles, and infamous historical figures answers these questions and more. Chapter by fascinating chapter, you'll learn about the good and the bad times. Military History: An Overview of The Most Important Battles, Leaders and People - All Shaping The History of Warfare and The Art of War is not a boring timeline of events. Instead, each chapter covers a theme, period, or event that shaped modern warfare. The journey begins with a mini-overview of the history of war from ancient times to today then traces back the military history of great empires and modern world powers before going on to explore the great battles and leaders across time and the globe. You'll learn about: - The power, expansion, and defeat of the great Roman Empire. - One of the greatest military leaders and conqueror of more than half of the then-known world-Alexander the Great. - The decade-long French Revolution that gave rise to freedom of speech and equality. - The demise of one of the greatest military leaders of all times, Napoleon Bonaparte, at the Battle of Waterloo. - George Washington, the first president of the United States and distinguished American Revolutionary War general. - How Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the course of WWII and the United States. - The tension between major world powers during the Korean and Cold Wars that lead to a political dead end. By the end of this short book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the history of war.

What happens when the world's most powerful leaders, all determined to dominate the world, clash? War. World War. This is the story of the first world war, the great war. The then-biggest war to shake the globe. It is the story of the leaders, technological advancements, politics, and people that fueled a four-year conflict between countries and empires from every continent on the globe. You'll learn how: - The assassination of Franz Ferdinand sparked an ultimatum that would ignite the war. - Nearly 11 million soldiers and 7 million civilian lives were lost on both sides of the battle. - Millions of people on both sides of the conflict died in horrific numbers at the Battles of Verdun, Marne, - Ypres, Somme, and Cambrai. - Tank warfare changed the course of the war and revolutionized warfare. - A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat spurred the United States into action. - Russia's involvement in the war set off the Russian Revolution. - The Ottoman Empire fueled the conflict with the bombardment of Russian Black Sea ports. - Destruction and death led to decades of peace in the world's most unstable regions. World War I: The Most Important Events, People and Leaders From 1914 Through 1918. The First World War & The Shaping Of Our Modern World offers a glimpse into the tragic events of the great war. This book is more than a timeline of events and battles. Instead, each chapter covers a theme or event that fueled the conflict which changed the face of the globe. Start your study of the Great War today.

Excerpt from History of the World War: An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War With the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, the World War has been practically brought to an end. The events of the past four years have been of such magnitude that the various steps, the numberless battles, and the growth of Allied power which led up to the final victory are not clearly defined even in the minds of many military men. A history of this great period which will state in an orderly fashion this series of events will be of the greatest value to the future students of the war, and to everyone of the present day who desires to refer in exact terms to matters which led up to the final conclusion. The war will be discussed and re-discussed from every angle and the sooner such a compilation of facts is available, the more valuable it will be. I understand that this History of the World War intends to put at the disposal of all who are interested, such a compendium of facts of the past period of over four years; and that the system employed in safeguarding the accuracy of statements contained in it will produce a document of great historical value without entering upon any speculative conclusions as to cause and effect of the various phases of the war or attempting to project into an historical document individual opinions. With these ends in view, this History will be of the greatest value. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.