MASTERS OF THE BATTLEFIELD
Author(s): JULIAN THOMPSON
Written by one of Britain's most successful living battlefield commanders, "Masters of the Battlefield" examines the lives and tactics of 30 of the world's greatest military leaders. Arranged chronologically, each general is represented by a colour-illustrated double-page spread containing a biography, a campaign map and a specially commissioned, large-format, full-colour battle map of his most famous victory, which can be pulled out and unfolded to reveal the individual genius of each commander. Bringing to life the victorious exploits of history's most famous military leaders, this book will appeal to military history enthusiasts and amateur psychologists alike.
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Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE served with the Royal Marines for 34 years and is now a visiting professor in War Studies at King's College London. As well as Masters of the Battlefield he is author of The Imperial War Museum's 1916 and Victory in Europe Experiences.
General Fields
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- : Carlton Books Ltd
- : UNKNOWN
- : 05 August 2007
- : 260mm X 298mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : JULIAN THOMPSON
- : Hardback
- : 355.3310922
- : 68
- : approx. 160 colour & b&w illustrations