Turning the Tide of War: 50 Battles That Changed the Course of Modern History

Newark, Tim

ISBN 10: 0600609839 / ISBN 13: 9780600609834

Published by Hamlyn, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Turning the Tide of War: 50 Battles That Changed the Course of Modern History
• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0600609839
• ISBN 13: 9780600609834
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This atlas shows the decisive battles that changed the tide of war. It reveals how the upper hand was gained through a twist of fate, when US aircraft carriers were at sea on manoeuvres when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1942. With detailed strategic and battle plans it explains how superior forces were overwhelmed by a small well-trained army - the Turkish defence of Gallipoli agains the Allies in 1915. The atlas covers 200 years, from Napoleon's conquest of Europe through the first and second world wars to the Gulf War and the disintegration of Yugoslavia.

About the Author

Tim Newark is the editor of Military Illustrated, a monthly magazine, and the author of twelve books on various aspects of military history, including Warlords, War in Britain and the Book of Camouflage. He is also the founding series editor of Brassey's History of Uniforms and editorial director of Military Illustrated Books.