Warfare in the 20th Century: The Age of Global Conflict (Battle Zones) (Battle Zones S.) - Hardcover

Robertshaw, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190419477X ISBN 13: 9781904194774

Publisher: Book House, 2003

Synopsis

Battle Zones is a new historical series presenting warfare across a variety of historical periods. Every aspect of warfare is explored by looking at the structures of armies and the individual roles of the different ranks within them. Photos and stunningly realistic illustrations show how warfare changed throughout different periods of history. A chronological timeline brings each book to a close, indicating all the main dates and developments in warfare across specific periods. Perfect for research and browsing, these book focus on the structure and politics of war, rather than on grisly details. Supplements school curriculum in history.

About this title

Synopsis:

Warfare in the 20th Century explores how the wars of the modern era escalated to a global scale, examining the causes and consequences of the conflicts. The text takes a comprehensive look at the period, including decisive issues such as dictators, foreign policies and the devastation caused by modern fighting techniques. The book covers conflicts all around the globe, including extended analysis of the First and Second World Wars. An exciting mixture of fascinating illustrations, photographs of period artefacts and historical reconstructions bring the age to life. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.

About the Author:

Andrew Robertshaw taught history before joining the National Army Museum in Chelsea, where he is responsible for education services.

About this edition

• Publisher: Book House
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 190419477X
• ISBN 13: 9781904194774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Editor: Smith Karen Barker
• Illustrator: Bergin Mark