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A fascinating look at the turning points of famous conflicts - the moment when a minor incident decides the outcome of a battle (called the hinge of battle).

Trade Review
The Hinges of Battle is more or less a sequel to Durschmied's previous book and is just as readable. The Hinges of Battle should have a wide readership * Nicholas Fearn, Independent on Sunday *

PRAISE FOR THE HINGE FACTOR:
'His tales of mayhem and confusion can be gripping, informative and genuinely idea-provoking. He reveals again and again, the casual impact of happenstance.'

* Independent *
This entertaining book considers the errors and incidents that have shaped the world as we know it rather than as we planned it might be. * The Times *
Gripping, riveting. Fascinating. Even when you're sure you know what happened and whodunit, Erik Durschmeid provides another twist. * Scotsman *
Erik Durschmeid's revelations are wholly captivating. * Manchester Evening News *

The Hinges of Battle How Chance and Incompetence

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 07/11/2002
      ISBN13: 9780340819784, 978-0340819784
      ISBN10: 0340819782
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      Warfare and defence

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A fascinating look at the turning points of famous conflicts - the moment when a minor incident decides the outcome of a battle (called the hinge of battle).

      Trade Review
      The Hinges of Battle is more or less a sequel to Durschmied's previous book and is just as readable. The Hinges of Battle should have a wide readership * Nicholas Fearn, Independent on Sunday *

      PRAISE FOR THE HINGE FACTOR:
      'His tales of mayhem and confusion can be gripping, informative and genuinely idea-provoking. He reveals again and again, the casual impact of happenstance.'

      * Independent *
      This entertaining book considers the errors and incidents that have shaped the world as we know it rather than as we planned it might be. * The Times *
      Gripping, riveting. Fascinating. Even when you're sure you know what happened and whodunit, Erik Durschmeid provides another twist. * Scotsman *
      Erik Durschmeid's revelations are wholly captivating. * Manchester Evening News *

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