Essential Militaria

This concise book is an invaluable repository of information & facts about warfare through the ages. It is the place to find the largest naval battles; the most decisive weaponry; the ranks of the British Army; the costliest military blunders; Napoleon's medical problems & some very fine speeches. The book also encompasses curiosities such as animal bravery awards; the most significant special operations in history; Napoleon's generals; the greatest generals of all time; & the 8 wounds sustained by Alexander the Great. Authoritative & irreverent, this is the indispensable companion for armchair generals everywhere.Hobbes, Nicholas is the author of 'Essential Militaria ', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756787370 and ISBN 0756787378.