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The World S Greatest Military Leaders
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Author : Martin Windrow
language : en
Publisher: Gramercy
Release Date : 2000
The World S Greatest Military Leaders written by Martin Windrow and has been published by Gramercy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The two hundred personalities described in this book have a fair claim to being the most significant in the last thousand years of military history. They include warrior kings and sultans, field marshals and ministers, tribal chiefs and junior officers.Along with the great captains of war, whose exploits achieved conquests unrivaled in recorded history, this volume provides accounts of the careers of lesser-known, even obscure, figures whose actions represent with particular clarity the military events and climates of their times. Even the negative effects of infamous and incompetent generals are detailed.With insights into their early training and development, the stories unfold of such superb commanders as: -- Frederick Barbarossa, Richard Lionheart, Genghiz Khan -- Joan of Arc, Selim I, Gustavus Adolphus -- Frederick the Great, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte -- Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Geronimo -- Dwight Eisenhower, Erwin Rommel, George PattonWhenever possible, the authors enliven the factual accounts of careers and campaigns with glimpses into the characters and personalities of these men, who excelled in a calling which has always been colored by the personal touch.
The World S Greatest Military Leaders
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Author : Martin Windrow
language : en
Publisher: Todtri Book Pub
Release Date : 2003-01-01
The World S Greatest Military Leaders written by Martin Windrow and has been published by Todtri Book Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with History categories.
The two hundred personalities described in this book have a fair claim to being the most significant in the last thousand years of military history. They include warrior kings and sultans, field marshals and ministers, tribal chiefs and junior officers. Along with the great captains of war, whose exploits achieved conquests unrivaled in recorded history, this volume provides accounts of the careers of lesser-known, even obscure, figures whose actions represent with particular clarity the military events and climates of their times. Even the negative effects of infamous and incompetent generals are detailed. With insights into their early training and development, the stories unfold of such superb commanders as: -- Frederick Barbarossa, Richard Lionheart, Genghiz Khan -- Joan of Arc, Selim I, Gustavus Adolphus -- Frederick the Great, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte -- Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Geronimo -- Dwight Eisenhower, Erwin Rommel, George Patton Whenever possible, the authors enliven the factual accounts of careers and campaigns with glimpses into the characters and personalities of these men, who excelled in a calling which has always been colored by the personal touch.
Masters Of The Battlefield
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Author : Julian Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Release Date : 2007
Masters Of The Battlefield written by Julian Thompson and has been published by Carlton Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Command of troops categories.
Written by one of Britain's most successful living battlefieldcommanders Masters of the Battlefield examines the livesand tactics of 30 of the world's greatest military leaders.Arranged chronologically, each general is represented by acolour-illustrated double-page spread containing a biography, a campaign map and a specially commissioned, large-format, full-colour battle map of his most famous victory, which can be pulled out and unfolded to reveal the individual genius of each commander. Bringing to life the victorious exploits of history's most famous military leaders this book will appeal to military history enthusiasts and amateur psychologists alike.
The World S Greatest Military Leaders
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Author : Martin Windrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The World S Greatest Military Leaders written by Martin Windrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Command of troops categories.
Commanders
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Author : R. G. Grant
language : en
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Release Date : 2010
Commanders written by R. G. Grant and has been published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Chronology, Historical categories.
From Alexander the Great's conquest of the unknown world in the 4th century BCE to the 21st-century generals leading campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, Commanders casts a new light on the leaders who have forged history in naval, field, and aerial warfare. With biographical profiles, photographs, battle plans, and vivid accounts of the action, this is the definitive illustrated guide to the genius of history's greatest military leaders.
The 100 Most Influential Military Leaders
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Author : Michael Lee Lanning
language : en
Publisher: Constable
Release Date : 1997
The 100 Most Influential Military Leaders written by Michael Lee Lanning and has been published by Constable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Generals categories.
Which military leaders have dominated their times and exerted profound influence on the world? From the famous George Washington to the infamous Adolf Hitler to the obscure General Giap, this book attempts to provide the answer. In biographical sketches, the author chronicles the lives and accomplishments of the world's most influential military leaders, and, more controversially, ranks them.
Legends Of The Battlefield
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Author : Dan Peel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Legends Of The Battlefield written by Dan Peel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Masters Of The Battlefield
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Author : Phillip Thompson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02-05
Masters Of The Battlefield written by Phillip Thompson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Featuring 28 detailed maps, this illuminating volume offers expert analysis of some of history's most important battles, uncovering the individual genius of each commander. Written by one of Britain's most successful living battlefield commanders, Masters of the Battlefield examines the lives and tactics of 28 of the world's greatest military leaders, from Julius Caesar to Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf. Each general receives a double-page spread containing a biography, a list of important dates and battles, and a map showing all his campaigns--plus a specially commissioned step-by-step full-color battle map that illustrates and discusses his most famous victory in detail. Major General Thompson's expert analysis helps readers grasp the individual genius of every commander, from Alexander the Great to Hannibal, Rommel to MacArthur.
Military Commanders
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Release Date : 2004
Military Commanders written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by Enchanted Lion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From ancient Greece to Desert Storm, Military Commanders presents a chronological history of great battles and the men who won them. Beginning with Leonidas of Sparta, who died at Thermopylae and ending with Colin Powell, this book includes such world famous leaders as Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Grant and Lee, Patton and Rommel. In addition, it includes the military theorist Sun Tzu, who wrote "The Art of War," as well as lesser known but important figures, such as Red Cloud, Shaka Zulu, and General Giap. Military Commanders, containing pertinent quotations, anecdotes, and detailed facts is a highly-readable combination of history and biography.
Great Military Leaders And Their Campaigns
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Author : Jeremy Black
language : en
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Release Date : 2008-10-14
Great Military Leaders And Their Campaigns written by Jeremy Black and has been published by Thames and Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-14 with History categories.
A profusely illustrated overview of the careers and campaigns of the world's greatest commanders This authoritative and magnificentlyl illustrated book examines the entire history of the war through the eyes of the leading protagonists, from Cyrus the Great in the sixth century BC to Vo Nguyen Giap in the twentieth century. Truly worldwide in scope, the book ranges from China to India to Africa, and from Europe to the Americas, focusing in detail on more than one hundred major military leaders, their associates, and their opponents. All the great commanders are here: Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Saladin, Chingiz Khan, Napolean, Wellington, Nelson, Ulysses S. Grant, Erich von Manstein, and Georgy Zhukov. So too are less familiar figures, such as Jan Žižka and János Hunyadi, bold Czech and Hungarian leaders of the Middle Ages; Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the "Napolean of Japan"; and Nader Shah, the Persian conqueror of the eighteenth century. The large format allows for a full display of the illustrations, from portraits and battlefield scenes to weapons and uniforms, plus spectacular battle reconstructions. There are specially comissioned campaign maps for each major leader, plus a reference section that includes concise biographies of 250 commanders. Jeremy Black is professor of History at the University of Exeter and the author or editor of many books, including The Cambridge Illustrated Atlas of Warfare and The Seventy Great Battles in History.