Books with title Battles: A Concise Dictionary

A thorough, easy-to-use guide to major battles throughout history. Over 500 crucial battles from earliest times to contemporary guerrilla struggles are described in detail. Based on new research, each entry contains all relevant facts & figures. Not only are events & their participants provided, but the importance of the battle is also explained. Includes: maps of famous battles; a chronology of wars & battles; brief biographies of major commanders; quotes about the strategy & experience of war; & a weapons chronology listing the debut of important weapons systems. Hogg is a retired Brit. military officer who became a writer specializing in military journalism.