Soldiers and Warriors: An Illustrated History - Softcover

Coggins, Jack

 
9780486452579: Soldiers and Warriors: An Illustrated History
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0486452573 ISBN 13: 9780486452579
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2006

Synopsis

From Mongol warriors, Roman soldiers, and the Vikings to Swiss pikemen, British redcoats, and the French Foreign Legion, this crackling survey examines military might from the time of the Pharaohs to the modern era. Spotlighting frontline foot soldiers, Coggins's encyclopedic effort focuses on the world's great fighting forces, examining their weapons, uniforms, tactics, and training.
The ambitious work considers conflicts in the ancient world, siege warfare of the Greeks, raids by the Northmen, and the exploits of England's bowmen. It also probes combat histories of the Germans, Japanese, Russians, Americans, and troops from other lands. Artistry, accuracy of detail, and more than 200 of the author's own black-and-white drawings help make this, according to The New York Times, "a book of lasting value, and a much needed tribute to the professional fighting man."

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Product Description

This crackling survey of military might from ancient Egypt to the modern era spotlights frontline foot soldiers and their weapons, uniforms, tactics, and training. 250 black-and-white illustrations.

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Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486452573
ISBN 13 
9780486452579
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384