The Greatest Battles in History: An Encyclopedia of Classic Warfare From Megiddo To Waterloo

From the battle of Megiddo in 1457 BC to the battle of Waterloo in 1815 AD, from chariot charges to cavalry encounters, from naval battles to sieges, The Greatest Battles in History tells the stories of 170 key battles, campaigns and wars from the ancient, medieval, early modern and revolutionary periods. Includes 150 annotated, colour maps of battles or campaigns, as well as colour and black and white photographs, paintings and illustrations. Each featured battle or campaign includes a locator map, a key facts box for quick and easy reference, and a timeline placing the battle into historical context.