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Battles That Changed History

Discover the stories behind more than 90 of the world's most significant battles in this lavishly illustrated history book.

The most important battles ever to take place are brought to life in the most spectacular way. From the brutal

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Discover the stories behind more than 90 of the world's most significant battles in this lavishly illustrated history book.

The most important battles ever to take place are brought to life in the most spectacular way. From the brutal battle of Gettysburg to the epic air-sea battle of Midway, find out how fateful decisions led to glorious victories & crushing defeats.

Journey through the battlefields of history & follow the key developments of World War I, World War II, the Cold War & more in unprecedented visual detail. Using maps, paintings, artefacts, & photographs,   Battles That Changed History is a guided tour of every major conflict in history.

Explore the stories behind more than 90 important battles & discover how pivotal moments & tactical decisions have altered the course of history.

From medieval clashes & great naval conflicts to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated & analysed in detail. Learn incredible facts about the weapons, armour, soldiers, & military strategies behind some of the greatest battles ever.

This reference book

Includes:: profiles of famous military leaders like Alexander the Great, Napoleon, & Rommel. See how kingdoms & empires have been won & lost on the battlefield. 

Product Information:

  • ISBN: 9780241301937
  • Author:  Tony Robinson
  • Publisher: DK
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 26 x 30.7 x 2.2cm 

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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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