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ABC-CLIO The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History

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Review The 100 Worst Military Disasters will be of interest to general readers and students of military history, including those seeking a solid starting point for further investigation into individual conflicts or common aspects of military misfortune.-- " Booklist" Product Description The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History is a fascinating collection that educators, students, and historians will all find useful in helping them understand the causes and consequences of the most infamous military failures in history. The dynamics of military disaster are equally, if not more, important as understanding how to achieve success on the battlefield. This comprehensive book covers the complete gamut of human history as it tells the compelling stories of the worst military debacles of all time. It covers battles, campaigns, and wars, starting with the ancient Persians and Greeks and finishing with the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Not limited to land warfare, however, the book also includes a number of the most disastrous naval engagements and campaigns in world history. The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History opens with a detailed introduction illuminating the role military strategy and politics played in some of the worst battlefield failures throughout history. The entries are augmented with several engaging sidebars related to various military disasters. This eclectic collection includes coverage of many lesser known military disasters such as the Taiping Rebellion, during which 20 times more Chinese died than the number of people killed in the American Civil War. Provides readers with a global collection of the worst military disasters in history Offers a broad chronological review of military disasters across multiple conflicts Includes engaging sidebars that augment the entries Provides readers with an extensive resource list for further reading About the Author John T. Kuehn, PhD, is professor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

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Brand: ABC-CLIO
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1440862680
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > Strategy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 January 2020
Listed Since: 06 August 2019

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