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"A book of lasting value." -- The New York Times. Mongol warriors, Swiss pikemen, British redcoats -- here is a crackling survey of military might from ancient Egypt to the modern era. Coggins' encyclopedic effort spotlights frontline foot soldiers and their weapons, uniforms, tactics, and training. 250 black-and-white illustrations.Coggins, Jack is the author of 'Soldiers And Warriors An Illustrated History', published 2006 under ISBN 9780486452579 and ISBN 0486452573.
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