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20th Century Battlefields

Autor Peter Snow, Dan Snow
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mai 2008
This is the story of the most intense and bitterly fought battles of the twentieth century, and their lasting impact on the world.

From Amiens in the First World War to the First Gulf War in 1990-1, each of the battles featured in this book marked a turning point in military history. This high-octane, gripping narrative, punctuated by powerful eyewitness testimony brings to life the experience of these monumental wars. Political journalist Peter Snow and military historian Dan Snow reveal how these battles were shaped not just by distinct military commanders but by the men fighting on the front line, whether the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front or the hidden guerrilla tunnels of Vietnam.

What were the key factors that swayed the course of victory? Was it sheer grit and determination, military intelligence or strategic initiative? To answer these questions the authors take us into the heat of the action when the battles were poised on a knife edge and split-second decisions determined their outcome.

Looking back at the most violent century in history, The World’s Greatest Twentieth Century Battlefields examines the challenges facing armed forces in the future. Richly illustrated with archive photographs and over 40 detailed maps, this compelling and often shocking account recreates the landscape of warfare.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781846072864
ISBN-10: 1846072867
Pagini: 368
Ilustrații: 60 (4 PLATES SECTIONS);40 MAPS
Dimensiuni: 124 x 193 x 33 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: BBC BOOKS

Notă biografică

Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster. He was ITN’s Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent from 1966 to 1979, and presented Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. Dan Snow has a first-class degree in History from Oxford. In 2004, father and son presented the highly acclaimed Battlefield Britain and wrote the accompanying book.

Recenzii

“A gripping account . . . told with insight, a keen sense of drama and the benefit of a good deal of fresh interview material.” — Avi Shlaim, Professor of International Relations, Oxford University.
"This is the most accurate and insightful account of the Gulf War I have read" -- Norman Schwarzkopf "A gripping account...told with insight, a keen sense of drama and the benefit of a good deal of fresh interview material" -- Avi Shlaim, Professor of International Relations, Oxford University "Peter and Dan Snow have written a vivid account of one of the most important battles in the history of the British army. The forgotten victory at Amiens is given the recognition it deserves." -- Hew Strachan, Professor of History of War, Oxford University