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University Alabama Press Battle
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Battle
Book SynopsisThought-provoking exploration of the factors that determine the outcome of battles.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Understanding Ancient Battle: Combat in the
Book SynopsisTraditional military history of battles focussed on the strategies of great leaders, though in modern times many scholars have discussed the ‘face of battle’, describing the personal experience of the ordinary soldier. But in between, there still lies a major gap in our understanding of ancient combat: the officer’s battle. This focuses on how units actually fought and manoeuvred in battle. Hugh Elton seeks to redress this through analysis of the interaction of equipment, morale, leadership, and terrain. After discussing source material and the general model of warfare the author follows, this book outlines by major periods what we know of equipment, organization and tactics, then shows how battle worked in a series of case studies including include Marathon, Issus, Cannae, Cynoscephalae, Mons Graupius, and Adrianople. A total of twenty-four battles are analyzed between the fifth-century BCE and the sixth century CE, covering the wars described by the great historians between Herodotus and Procopius, including accounts written by the soldiers Xenophon, Julius Caesar, and Ammianus Marcellinus.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Great Battles of All Time
Book SynopsisA distinguished team of 26 military historians reveal the decisive conflicts that have shaped world history from the 5th century BC to the 21st century. The course of history rarely changes so swiftly and decisively as on the battlefield. In this masterly overview, an international team of historians reconstructs and analyzes seventy key clashes from 490 BC to the 21st century and appraises their impact on the world order. Their studies encompass not only the great land battles, but sieges such as Constantinople and Tenochtitlan; naval battles at Trafalgar and Tsushima; and aerial struggles including the Battle of Britain. Truly global in scope, the collection marches from the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9, where the German tribes annihilated a Roman army, to Hakata Bay in 1281, where the Japanese defeated the Mongols, to the heart of the American Civil War at Gettysburg in 1863 and beyond. Together they show how technology and tactics advance in tandem, as battlefield commanders respond to advances in mobility, communications and firepower, how certain principles endure, and how victory in battle may not win the war. Illustrated with over 80 specially commissioned battle plans, this is an essential introduction to the great battles in history.Trade Review'Intelligently conceived and well written… brings out the great continuities of war' - The Scotsman'Essential reading for anyone interested in military history' - New Books NetworkTable of ContentsContributors World map Introduction Ancient World Introduction 1 Marathon (490 BC) 2 Salamis (480 BC) 3 Gaugamela (331 BC) 4 Cannae (216 BC) 5 Gaixia (203 BC) 6 Actium (31 BC) 7 Teutoburg Forest (AD 9) 8 Adrianople (378) Medieval World Introduction 9 Poitiers (732) 10 Lechfeld (955) 11 Hastings (1066) 12 Manzikert (1071) 13 Hattin (1187) 14 Liegnitz (1241) 15 Hakata Bay (1281) 16 Bannockburn (1314) 17 Crécy (1346) 18 Ankara (1402) 19 Agincourt (1415) 20 The Fall of Constantinople (1453) 21 Bosworth (1485) Sixteenth Century Introduction 22 Flodden (1513) 23 Tenochtitlan (1521) 24 Pavia (1525) 25 Panipat (1526) 26 Mohács (1526) 27 Lepanto (1571) 28 The Armada (1588) Seventeenth Century Introduction 29 Sekigahara (1600) 30 Breitenfeld (1631) 31 Nördlingen (1634) 32 Shanhaiguan (1644) 33 Naseby (1645) 34 Vienna (1683) Eighteenth Century Introduction 35 Blenheim (1704) 36 Poltava (1709) 37 Belgrade (1717) 38 Rossbach (1757) 39 Plassey (1757) 40 Quebec (1759) 41 Saratoga (1777) 42 Yorktown (1781) 43 Jemappes (1792) Nineteenth Century Introduction 44 Trafalgar (1805) 45 Leipzig (1813) 46 Waterloo (1815) 47 Ayacucho (1824) 48 Mexico City (1847) 49 Inkerman (1854) 50 Antietam (1862) 51 Gettysburg (1863) 52 Sadowa (1866) 53 Omdurman (1898) Modern Times Introduction 54 Tsushima (1905) 55 Tannenberg (1914) 56 Jutland (1916) 57 Verdun (1916) 58 The Western Front (1918) 59 Battle of Britain (1940) 60 Battle for Moscow (1941) 61 Stalingrad (1942-43) 62 Midway (1942) 63 Battle of the Atlantic (1940-43) 64 Battle for Normandy (1944)< br/> 65 Operation Bagration (1944) 66 The American Air Attack on Japan (1945) 67 Huai-Hai (1948-49) 68 Dien Bien Phu (1953-54) 69 The Tet Offensive (1968) 70 The Iraq War (2003) Further Reading Sources of Illustrations Sources of Quotations
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Little, Brown & Company Battle Born
Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of The White Donkey, a heartbreaking and visceral graphic novel set against the stark beauty of Afghanistan''s mountain villages that examines prejudice and the military remnants of colonialism. In this hotly anticipatednew work from Maximilian Uriarte, creator of the popular Terminal Lance comics and The White Donkey, tells a thrillingly cinematic (Publishers Weekly) story of the personal cost of war and the power of human connection. Lapis Lazuli is a rich blue semiprecious gemstone found deep in the Sar-i-sang mountains of Afghanistan''s Badakhshan province. For thousands of years it has sustained the nearby mining villages, whose inhabitants lived peacefully in the mountainous landscape--until the Taliban, known in the region as the Horsemen, came to seek the riches stored deep beneath the earth. Taliban rule has turned the stone into a conflict mineral, as they steal and sell it for their own gain. At the behest of the fledgling Afghan government, seeking to wrest back control of the province, United States Marines are sent into the mountains. A platoon led by their eager and naive commander, First Lieutenant Roberts, and a stoic, fierce squad leader, Sergeant King, must overcome barriers of language and culture in this remote region to win the locals'' trust, and their freedom from Taliban rule. Along the way, they must also wrestle with their demons--and face unimaginably difficult choices. A sweeping yet intimate story about brutality, kindness, and the remnants of colonialism, Battle Born: Lapis Lazuli is an epic saga from the voice of a new generation of military veterans.
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MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas Battle Studies
Book SynopsisA new English translation of Ardant du Picqs classic Battle Studies, introduced by a new biographical essay. Battle Studies is one of handful of books which address the experience of combat directly.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Battles that Changed History
Book SynopsisFrom the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide.This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats.From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail - the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armour, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes y
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Badger Publishing The Battle
Book SynopsisMeet Jackson Mbemba. He's an academy player who is tough-tackling, fast, skilful and always has energy for a battle. Wait until he discovers that breaking into the Stanford FC First Team isn't just a battle - it's war!
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DK Battles Map by Map
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Battle Report
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Penguin Books Ltd The Battle
Book SynopsisThe revelatory autobiography of a rugby colossus: Paul O''Connell. WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEARThere has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O''Connell. He is synonymous with passion, heart and determination; but he is also the thinking man''s rugby player, a legendary student of the game. As the heartbeat of Munster, British and Irish Lions captain in 2009, and captain of the first Ireland team to defend a Six Nations championship, O''Connell has emerged as perhaps the most beloved of the golden generation of Irish rugby players. In an autobiography as intense as its author, he tells the story of his remarkable career.''The years of O''Connell and O''Driscoll were as close to a golden age as ever Ireland will get and O''Connell''s book tells you how it all happened ... It should be mandatory for every Irish squad member to read O''Connell''s book to better understand what it takes to make a team'' David WaTrade ReviewThe years of O'Connell and O'Driscoll were as close to a golden age as ever Ireland will get and O'Connell's book tells you how it all happened ... It should be mandatory for every Irish squad member to read O'Connell's book to better understand what it takes to make a team -- David Walsh * Sunday Times *The intense physicality of his rugby upbringing is an abiding theme ... along with humour, the craic and an extensive knowledge of how teams work -- Paul Hayward * Daily Telegraph *I found The Battle entrancing -- Stephen Jones * Sunday Times *Excellent ... [an] eye-opening account of the never-ending battles he fought * Rugby World *Fascinating ... the recollections of life with the British and Irish touring team leap out as highlights * Daily Mail *A fascinating insight into what has driven him and how his approach to the game changed over time. The inner tensions of possibly the most intense competitor of his generation are laid bare in The Battle. -- Shane Horgan * Sunday Times *Revelatory ... Unflinchingly charts his personal evolution ... He is not at all easy on himself -- Keith Duggan * Irish Times *It is pure O'Connell ... Players and coaches from all sports will have the pencil out, finding nuggets -- Kieran Shannon * Irish Examiner *Absorbing and compelling ... The O'Connell who dominates this book is the one who becomes fixated on the mentality of champions -- Diarmaid Ferriter * Irish Times *O'Connell has emptied the tank here. ... What has come out ... is a psychological profile that is almost shocking at times in what it reveals about the bloody single-mindedness of the competitive gene * Irish Independent *A fantastic book -- Sean O'Rourke * RTE Radio One *He is a standard-bearer for the country and someone whose principles, moral compass, ideals and heroic virtue make us wish our children would aspire to be someone like him -- Neil Francis * Sunday Independent *An exceptional book ... tremendously honest -- Matt Cooper * Today FM *Engaging, honest and insightful. Terrific -- Ryle NugentHonest, fair and devoid of self-pity ... reflects on his life without a shred of hypocrisy or recrimination -- Paul Rees * Observer *A stunning achievement * Irish Mail on Sunday *p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Provides many revealing insights into the mind of a born winner * Sunday Business Post *Brilliant, bruising -- Donal Ryan * Sunday Independent *
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DK Battles that Changed History
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Battles That Changed the Galaxy
Book SynopsisExplore the Wars in Star Wars as never before!Enter a galaxy ravaged by conflict and discover the complete story of the epic struggles that define the Star Wars movies. This ambitious book presents major galactic conflicts from an in-world historical perspective: each battle is depicted with captivating imagery, explored with newly commissioned maps, and explained through detailed analysis of tactics, famous commanders, legendary warriors, key moments, and its impact on wider galactic history.This is the perfect book for any Star Wars fan, budding military historian, or would-be rebel hero! AND TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD.
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Bible Battles
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Transworld The Shape of Battle
Book SynopsisOne of our most distinguished military historians tells the story of six defining battles . . .Every battle is different. Each takes place in a different context - the war, the campaign, the weapons. However, battles across the centuries, whether fought with sticks and stones or advanced technology, have much in common. Fighting is, after all, an intensely human affair; human nature doesn''t change. So why were battles fought as they were? What gave them their shape? Why did they go as they did: victory for one side, defeat for the other? In exploring six significant feats of arms - the war and campaign in which they each occurred, and the factors that determined their precise form and course - The Shape of Battle answers these fundamental questions about the waging of war.Hastings (1066) - everyone knows the date, but not, perhaps, the remarkable strategic background.Towton (1461) - the bloodiest battle to be fought on English
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Classical Press of Wales Battle in Antiquity
Book SynopsisThe experience of warfare shaped soldiers and their families in the ancient world. Drawing partly on modern studies of battle 'syndromes' this collection of essays examines this important phenomenon.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Face of Battle
Book SynopsisJohn Keegan's groundbreaking portrayal of the common soldier in the heat of battle—a masterpiece that explores the physical and mental aspects of warfareThe Face of Battle is military history from the battlefield: a look at the direct experience of individuals at the point of maximum danger. Without the myth-making elements of rhetoric and xenophobia, and breaking away from the stylized format of battle descriptions, John Keegan has written what is probably the definitive model for military historians. And in his scrupulous reassessment of three battles representative of three different time periods, he manages to convey what the experience of combat meant for the participants, whether they were facing the arrow cloud at the battle of Agincourt, the musket balls at Waterloo, or the steel rain of the Somme.The Face of Battle is a companion volume to John Keegan's classic study of the individual soldier, The Mask of Command: together they form a masterpiece of military and human history.Trade Review"...still widely regarded as his best despite more than 20 other works." - The Guardian "The most brilliant evocation of military experience in our time" —C.P. Snow"In this book, which is so creative, so original, one learns as much about the nature of man as of battle." —J.H. Plumb, The New York Times Book Review"This without any doubt is one of the half-dozen best books on warfare to appear in the English language since the end of the Second World War." —Michael Howard, The Sunday Times (London)"A totally original and brilliant book" —The New York Review of Books"The book which changed how military history is written. Keegan set out to discover what it must have been like to be present at Agincourt, Waterloo and the Somme - and he succeeded brilliantly."-- Bernard Cornwell (Chosen as number one of his six best books) ― Daily Express (London)Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsChapter I: Old, Unhappy, Far-off ThingsA Little LearningThe Usefulness of Military HistoryThe Deficiencies of Military HistoryThe "Battle Piece""Killing No Murder?"The History of Military HistoryThe Narrative TraditionVerdict or Truth?Chapter 2: Agincourt, 25 October 1415The CampaignThe BattleArchers versus Infantry and CavalryCavalry versus InfantryInfantry versus InfantryThe Killing of the PrisonersThe WoundedThe Will to CombatChapter 3: Waterloo, 18 June 1815The CampaignThe Personal Angle of VisionThe Physical Circumstances of BattleCategories of CombatSingle CombatCavalry versus CavalryCavalry versus ArtilleryCavalry versus InfantryArtillery versus InfantryInfantry versus InfantryDisintegrationThe WoundedChapter 4: The Somme, 1 July 1916The BattlefieldThe PlanThe PreparationsThe ArmyThe TacticsThe BombardmentThe Final PreliminariesThe BattleInfantry versus Machine-GunnersInfantry versus InfantryThe View from across No-Man's-LandThe WoundedThe Will to CombatCommemorationChapter 5: The Future of BattleThe Moving BattlefieldThe Nature of BattleThe Trend of BattleThe Inhuman Face of WarThe Abolition of BattleBibliographyIndex
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LEGARE STREET PR Dictionary of Battles From the Earliest Date to the Present Time
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Titan Books Ltd Garth Ennis Presents: Battle Classics Vol 2:
Book SynopsisFighting Mann is set during the Vietnam War, and follows the exploits of retired US Marine Colonel Walter Mann on his rogue mission in search of his Navy pilot son, whose plane disappeared during a bombing raid over the Vietnamese jungle. War Dog is set during World War II, and centres on a German guard dog condemned to die by its masters but which escapes and embarks on an epic adventure across enemy lines and battlefields.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Battle Scars
Book SynopsisJason Fox joined the Royal Marine Commandos at sixteen, serving for ten years, after which he passed the gruelling selection process for the Special Forces, serving with the Special Boat Service for over a decade and reaching the rank of Sergeant.Today you are most likely to find him gracing our television screens and giving us a taste of action and adventure around the world.Trade ReviewA must read. * Ant Middleton *The most important book you’ll ever read… Battle Scars will save lives. * Tom Marcus, author of SOLDIER SPY *A vivid, searing account of a life at war, that tells of some incredible moments of strength and courage. * Bear Grylls *Get hold of a copy of Battle Scars. A brutally honest account of war and all that follows from the perspective of a Special Forces soldier. * Andy McNab *
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Battle Report
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LEGARE STREET PR The Illustrated Comprehensive History Of The Great Battle Of Shiloh
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Into Battle
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Battles Map by Map
Book SynopsisExplore the world''s most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history.If you''re interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you. Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world. Journey into past like never before as you explore: - 80 easy-to-follow maps showcasing the most famous battles in history- Timelines that showcase battles in chronological order, ideal for visual learners- Informative easy-to-read text explains the events of the battles- Features provide additional contextual information on key technologies, leaders, armies, and moreBursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere. Battles Map by Map takes you right to the heart of the action, where you can discover the profiles of famous commanders and military leaders and reveal the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations. Additionally, historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action whereby the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. Broadcasting journalist and historian, Peter Snow, provides a foreword for this marvellous history book for adults. From ancient to modern battles, he provides context for the world''s most famous wars, both won and lost. See for yourself how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as History of the World Map by Map and World War II Map by Map, each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK''s luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events.
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Lulu.com Battle Declarations
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Rydon Publishing Battle of Britain
Book SynopsisThe Battle of Britain was the decisive air campaign fought over Southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. From 10th July until 31st October 1940 Fighter Command aircrews from over 16 nations fought and died repelling the Luftwaffe. Discover tales of courage, bravery and a host of fascinating, and little-known facts about the combatants, leaders and strategies of both sides. Find out about propaganda employed by both sides to try and influence the battle, the Dowding system relaying information to the pilots in their fighter's and the classic 1969 film starring Sir Laurence Oliver. This absorbing book is published to coincide with the commemorations surrounding the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 2020. "The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series" presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.Table of Contents Introduction 7 Part One: Preparations for Battle 10 Who Named the 'Battle of Britain'? 10 Operation Sea Lion 12 Germany's Secret Air Force 15 The Four Groups of 'The Few' 19 The Major Players: Sir Hugh Dowding 23 Radio Detection Finding (RDF) 25 The Major Players: Air Vice Marshell Sir Keith Park 27 The Major Players:Reichsmarschall Hermann Wilhelm Göring 29 The Starts of the Skies: The Supermarine Spitfire 33 The Unsung Story of Hazel Hill 36 The Shadow Factory Plan 38 Buried Treasure? 41 Part Two: The Early Skirmishes 44 The Kanalkampf 44 The Stars of the Skies: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 48 The Stars of the Skies: The Hawker Hurricane 52 Protecting Convoy Peewit 56 Operation Eagle Attack 58 Aldertag: 13 August 1940 61 Part Three: The Battle Intensifies 66 'Black Thursday': 15 August 1940 64 The Stars of the Skies: The Junkers Ju 88 66 The Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) 69 The 'Atta Girls' 71 'Miss Shilling's Orifice' 74 'The Hardest Day': Sunday 18 August 1940 78 Top Guns and Flying Aces: Peterson Clarence Hughes 81 Top Guns and Flying Aces: Heinrich Bär 86 Top Guns and Glying Aces: Werner Mölders 88 The 303 Squadron 91 Top Guns and Flying Aces: Adolf Galland 94 The Big Wing Controversy 99 The Nerve Centre of the No.11 Group 102 Cotton's Club 104 Part Four: Rage in the Skies 106 Göring Hits the Sector Stations 106 Revenge Attacks 107 The Blitz Begins: 7 September 110 The Battle of Britain Movie (1969) 114 Top Guns and Flying Aces: Adolf 'Sailor' Malan 116 Top Guns and Flying Aces: Douglas Bader 121 Battle of Britain Day: 15 September 1940 126 Conclusion 129 The Legacy of the Battle of Britain 131 Index 134 Acknowledgments 144
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The History Press Ltd The Battle of Britain
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Oxford University Press The Battle of the Atlantic
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pokemon Book of Battles
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University of Pennsylvania Press Battle Lines
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Battle Lines should be read by every scholar of nineteenth-century American literature and culture as well as by any interested reader who enjoys American poetry. The book packs a lot of information in relatively short compass and it is a jargon-free and non-technical joy to read. Richards has established a heretofore relatively neglected field in American literature that deserves further thoughtful and astute attention that she pioneers in her own work." * American Literary Realism *"Battle Lines is exciting and groundbreaking. Eliza Richards argues that the poetry of the Civil War was distinctive for its intimate relationship to new, and newly networked, forms of media. Her ingenious interpretations show how the war's mediated events fundamentally shaped both the form and content of its poems." * Elizabeth Young, Mount Holyoke College *"Eliza Richards has written a tight, elegant book that demonstrates how pervasively the poetry of the Civil War reflects on its technologically mediated conditions, composition, and circulation." * Mary Loeffelholz, Northeastern University *"A prolific essayist, Richards has honed her ability to connect poems and the circumstances framing their creation to good effect…Richards deserves praise for teasing out in elegant fashion the impacts of the Civil War on American poetry and its production and consumption." * American Nineteenth Century Histoy *Table of ContentsIntroduction. "How News Must Feel When Traveling" Chapter 1. "Strange Analogies": Weathering the War Chapter 2. The "Ghastly Harvest" Chapter 3. "To Signalize the Hour": Memorialization and the Massachusetts 54th Chapter 4. Poetry Under Siege: Charleston Harbor's Talking Guns Chapter 5. Poetry at Sea: Naval Ballads and the Battle of Mobile Bay Epilogue. Writing's Wars: Stephen Crane's Poetry and the Postbellum Turn to the Page Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
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Oxford University Press Inc The Other Face of Battle
Book SynopsisFocusing on three battles, each reflective of asymmetrical, intercultural, and irregular warfare, this provocative, harrowing, and illuminating book shows how American soldiers have experienced combat in which the standard rules of engagement did not apply.Trade ReviewThis is an important book at the right time, reminding us that we cannot define war as we might like it to be. Enemies, too, have agency and authorship. And they are unlikely to conform to the other side's preferences. There are indeed two ways to fight, asymmetrically and stupidly. You hope that your adversaries pick the latter. But if they do not, you will wish that you had read this book. * H.R. McMaster, author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World and Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam *The Other Face of Battle offers a fascinating study of American wars in which the cultural terrain is as vital as the physical terrain, and though it deals with lesser-known engagements, the resonances for Americans trying to think their way through our modern wars are profoundly universal. * Phil Klay, author of Missionaries and Redeployment *Table of ContentsMaps and Figures Preface 1. Introduction: Enemies of Another Sort 2. The Battle of the Monongahela: Braddock's Defeat, July 9th, 1755 3. Interlude I: Building and Equipping an American Army of Expansion 4. The Battle of Manila, February 4-5, 1899 5. Interlude II: Becoming a Superpower and Fighting "Small" Wars 6. Makuan/Operation DRAGON STRIKE, September 15-17, 2010 7. Conclusion: The Other Face of Battle and Preparing for the Wrong War Notes Index
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Transworld The Shape of Battle
Book SynopsisOne of our most distinguished military historians tells the story of six defining battles . . .Every battle is different. Each takes place in a different context - the war, the campaign, the weapons. However, battles across the centuries, whether fought with sticks and stones or advanced technology, have much in common. Fighting is, after all, an intensely human affair; human nature doesn''t change. So why were battles fought as they were? What gave them their shape? Why did they go as they did: victory for one side, defeat for the other? In exploring six significant feats of arms - the war and campaign in which they each occurred, and the factors that determined their precise form and course - The Shape of Battle answers these fundamental questions about the waging of war.Hastings (1066) - everyone knows the date, but not, perhaps, the remarkable strategic background.Towton (1461) - the bloodiest battle to be fought on English so
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Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book of Modern Battles
Book SynopsisFrom the start of the 20th century to the most recent major offensives, here are fifty accounts of the battles that made the modern world, described in superb detail by historians and writers including John Keegan, Alan Clark, John Strawson, Charles Mey, John Pimlott, and John Laffin.All the major conflicts are covered, from two world wars, through Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Chechnya, to Iraq and Afghanistan. Among the battles featured are: the Somme, Passchendaele, Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, El Alamein, Monte Cassino, Omaha Beach, Iwa Jima, Dien Bien Phu, Ia Drang, Hamburger Hill, Desert Storm, Kabul, Baghdad, and Basra.
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Battles of English History
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