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"Misquotation is, in fact, the pride and privilege of the learned. A widely- read man never quotes accurately, for the rather obvious reason that he has read too widely."
- Hesketh Pearson
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| | 100 Decisive Battles:
From Ancient Times to the Present
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| | by Paul K. Davis
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ZIN Product Number: 10037573
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| | | |  | | | Product Details
 Format: Paperback, 480 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195143663
Release Date: Jan 7, 1999
| |  | | | In Brief
From David and Goliath in biblical times to the recent military actions in Iraq, great battles have an enormous impact on the shaping of history. Now, in this beautifully illustrated reference work, one hundred of the world's most important military confrontations from 1469 BC to 1991 are described in detail. 100 Decisive Battlesgives us not only the cold, hard facts about each battle but also their historical context.
Each entry provides the name and date of the battle, the commanders, the size of their forces, and their casualties. A description of the battle plan and the military action are carefully discussed, and each description closes with a valuable consideration of how history was affected by the outcome of the conflict. Among the battles presented are the Battle of Thymbra (546 BC), the Battle of Chalons (451 AD), the Battle of Cajamarca (1532), the Battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954), and the Tet Offensive (1968). And, accompanying maps and interesting sidebars help orient us to each military action.
Global in scope, with excellent coverage of American, Central American, Asian, and Middle Eastern battles, this work will appeal to all those interested in world history. It is also essential for all military buffs with its stirring entries on familiar battles as well as many lesser known, yet still exciting, military conflicts.
About the Author:
-Paul K. Davis is Lecturer at the University of Texas and at St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
| | | | From The Publisher
A handy reference work that spotlights 100 of the world's most important military confrontations, from 1469 B.C. to A.D. 1991, offering the following information on each:
The historical context of the conflict, the countries involved, and their goals
A description of the battle plan, the action, and the winner
Name and date of the battle, the commanders, the size of their forces, and their casualties
How history was affected by the outcome of the battle
The battles were chosen because they brought about important political or social changes or had the potential to do so, or marked a major turning point in warfare. A sampling of the conflicts:
546 B.C.—Thymbra. Cyrus's defeat of Lydians leads to the creation of the Persian Empire.
A.D. 451—Châlons. Attila's defeat marks the end of Hun power.
1099—Jerusalem. Crusader victory brings European rule to the Holy Land.
1276—Hangchow. Establishes Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China.
1346—Crécy. Ends dominance of cavalry in land warfare.
1532—Cajamarca. Defeat of the Incas solidifies Spanish power in Central America.
1847—Mexico City. Establishes U.S. dominance in North America.
1940—Battle of Britain. Saves England from German invasion.
1954—Dien Bien Phu. Ends French colonial presence in Southeast Asia.
1968—Tet Offensive. Turning point in U.S. effort in Vietnam.
| | | | Annotation
Surveys the one hundred most decisive battles in world history from the Battle of Megiddo in 1469 B.C. to Desert Storm, 1991.
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