Ultimate Battles
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Three Epic Battles That Saved Democracy
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Author : Stephen P. Kershaw
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-04-07
Three Epic Battles That Saved Democracy written by Stephen P. Kershaw and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-07 with History categories.
Praise for the author's A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths: 'Eminently sane, highly informative' PAUL CARTLEDGE, BBC History magazine The year 2022 marks 2,500 years since the final defeat of the invasion of Greece by the Persian King Xerxes. This astonishing clash between East and West still has resonances in modern history, and has left us with tales of heroic resistance in the face of seemingly hopeless odds. Kershaw makes use of recent archaeological and geological discoveries in this thrilling and timely retelling of the story, originally told by Herodotus, the Father of History. The protagonists are, in Europe, the Greeks, led on land by militaristic, oligarchic Sparta, and on sea by the newly democratic Athens; in Asia, the mighty Persian Empire - powerful, rich, cultured, ethnically diverse, ruled by mighty kings, and encompassing modern Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Egypt. When the rich, sophisticated, Greek communities of Ionia on the western coast of modern Turkey, rebel from their Persian overlord Darius I, Athens sends ships to help them. Darius crushes the Greeks in a huge sea battle near Miletus, and then invades Greece. Standing alone against the powerful Persian army, the soldiers of Athens' newly democratic state - a system which they have invented - unexpectedly repel Darius's forces at Marathon. After their victory, the Athenians strike a rich vein of silver in their state-owned mining district, and decide to spend the windfall on building a fleet of state-of-the-art warships. Persia wants revenge. The next king, Xerxes, assembles a vast multinational force, constructs a bridge of boats across the Hellespont, digs a canal through the Mount Athos peninsula, and bears down on Greece. Trusting in their 'wooden walls', the Athenians station their ships at Artemisium, where they and the weather prevent the Persians landing forces in the rear of the land forces under the Spartan King Leonidas at the nearby pass of Thermopylae. Xerxes's assault is a disastrous failure, until a traitor shows him a mountain track that leads behind the Greeks. Leonidas dismisses the Greek troops, but remains in the pass with his 300 Spartan warriors where they are overwhelmed in an heroic last stand. Athens is sacked by the Persians. Democracy is hanging by a thread. But the Athenians convince the Greek allies to fight on in the narrow waters by the island of Salamis (underwater archaeology has revealed the Greek base), where they can exploit local weather conditions to negate their numerical disadvantage. Despite the heroism of the Persian female commander Artemisia, the Persian fleet is destroyed. Xerxes returns to Asia Minor, but still leaves some forces in Greece. In 479 BCE, the Spartans lead a combined Greek army out against the Persians. In a close-run battle near the town of Plataea, the discipline, fighting ability and weaponry of the Greeks prevail. The Persian threat to the Greek mainland is over. Athens forms a successful anti-Persian coalition to drive the Persians from Greek territory, seek reparations, and create security in the future. But this 'alliance' is gradually converted into an Athenian Empire. The democracy becomes increasingly radical. In this context we see the astonishing flowering of fifth-century BCE Athenian culture - in architecture, drama and philosophy - but also a disastrous war, and defeat, at the hands of Sparta by the end of the century. The book concludes by exploring the ideas that the decisive battles of Thermopylae and Salamis mark the beginnings of Western civilization itself and that Greece remains the bulwark of the West , representing the values of generous and unselfish peace, freedom and democracy in a neighbourhood ravaged by instability and war.
Epic Battles Of The Last Days
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Author : Rick Joyner
language : en
Publisher: Morningstar Publications Inc.
Release Date : 1995
Epic Battles Of The Last Days written by Rick Joyner and has been published by Morningstar Publications Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Religion categories.
Epic battles are now raging on every front. Jesus has promised us that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church, but heroic battles must first be fought and won. Epic Battles of the Last Days is a trumpet call to further mobilize the church to battle against some of the greatest strongholds of our time.
Wizards Wardrobes And Wookiees
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Author : Connie W. Neal
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Wizards Wardrobes And Wookiees written by Connie W. Neal and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Religion categories.
Join Neal as she explores how key characters in the Harry Potter books, the Chronicles of Narnia, and the Star Wars movies deal with the problem of good and evil as they make choices and face difficulties--and how their choices form their characters.
The Ultimate Battle
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Author : Bill Sloan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-10-23
The Ultimate Battle written by Bill Sloan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-23 with History categories.
The Ultimate Battleis the full story of the last great clash of World War II as it has never before been told. With the same "grunt's-eye-view" narrative style that distinguished his Brotherhood of Heroes (on the Battle of Peleliu), Bill Sloan presents a gripping and uniquely personal saga of heroism and sacrifice in which at least 115,000 soldiers, sailors, and airmen from both sides were killed, as were nearly 150,000 civilians caught in the crossfire or encouraged to commit suicide by Japanese troops. It is a story set against a panorama of more than 1,500 American ships, nearly two thousand Japanese kamikazes sworn to sink those ships, and two huge armies locked in a no-quarter struggle to the death -- the 541,000 GIs and Marines of the U.S. Tenth Army, and Japan's 110,000-man 32nd Army. Woven into the broader narrative, in Band of Brothersstyle, are the personal stories of men who endured this epic battle and were interviewed by the author. In many cases, their experiences are told here in print for the first time. A few days after Japanese defenders surprised American assault troops by allowing them to land virtually unopposed on April 1, 1945, scouts of the 96th Division stumbled onto the outerworks of formidable Japanese defenses near Kakazu Ridge, where fierce fighting erupted. It would continue without respite for nearly three months as American forces used every weapon and strategy at their disposal to break through three cunningly designed Japanese lines of defense, each anchored by commanding high ground, intricate underground installations, and massed artillery. When one line was about to be breached, the Japanese would slip away to the next one, forcing the Americans to repeat the same exhausting and deadly "corkscrew and blowtorch" assaults all over again. Much of the action in The Ultimate Battleunfolds among men pinned down under relentless fire on disputed hillsides, in the ruins of shell-blasted villages, and inside stricken tanks and armored cars. Sloan also takes readers aboard flaming ships and into the cockpits of night-fighter aircraft to capture the horror and heroism of men and vessels besieged by kamikazes. When the battle was over, most of the GIs, Marines, and sailors who survived it were too worn out to celebrate. More than 49,000 of their comrades had been killed or wounded, and they knew that the even more brutal invasion of Japan's home islands loomed just ahead. But as Sloan makes clear, the slaughter at Okinawa helped to convince President Truman to use the atomic bomb against Japanese cities in the hope of shortening the war and averting a far more horrific loss of life. The Ultimate Battleis a searing and unforgettable recreation of the Okinawa campaign as it was experienced by men who were there. It is filled with fresh insights that only those men can provide.
The Ultimate Battle
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Author : Bill Sloan
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2008-10-14
The Ultimate Battle written by Bill Sloan and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-14 with History categories.
The Ultimate Battle tells the full story of the Battle of Okinawa as it has never been told before, utilizing the same up-close narrative style and "grunt's-eye" view of the action that distinguishes Sloan's Brotherhood of Heroesfrom other war books. It is a gripping story of heroism, sacrifice, and death in the largest land-sea-air operation in US history. From April through June 1945, more than 250,000 American and Japanese lives were lost (including those of nearly 150,000 civilians who either committed suicide or were caught in the crossfire). The Ultimate Battle is a searing re-creation of the Okinawa campaign as seen through the eyes of men who were in the midst of it, and it is filled with fresh insights that only these men can provide.
Ultimate Battle
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Author : Jason Nelson
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-08-05
Ultimate Battle written by Jason Nelson and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-05 with Games categories.
Master the battlefield like never before! This rules supplement delves into mass combat with the same verve and creativity as Ultimate Rulership does to the more peaceable aspects of ruling a kingdom. From advanced tactics and strategy to casualties and prisoners of war, Ultimate Battle takes you from ambush to aftermath with new systems for camouflage and scouting, casualties and prisoners of war, tactical initiative and battle zones, and commanders and mercenaries. In addition, it provides you with expansions of existing rules, including new equipment and dozens of new tactics, command boons, and creature and character special abilities help bring almost any army to life, and robust rules for battlefield conditions from terrain and weather to visibility and the fog of war. This terrific expansion to the mass combat rules found in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Ultimate Campaign contains everything you need to recruit, train, equip, maintain, and unleash your armies on the battlefield like never before, with 14 brand-new tactics including Cavalry Sweep, Pike Square, and Strafing Skirmishers; 24 new command boons like Death Before Dishonor, Implacable Advance, and Master Recruiter; 21 types of army equipment from firearms to magic shields, chariots to howdahs; and 51 army special abilities, including abilities for armies comprised of PC classes. Pick up this 36-page supplement today to bring amazing depth and dimension to mass combat in your campaign and Make Your Game Legendary!
Ultimate Battle
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Author : Legendary Games
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-09-08
Ultimate Battle written by Legendary Games and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-08 with categories.
Master the battlefield like never before! This rules supplement delves into mass combat with the same verve and creativity as its companion product, Ultimate Rulership (5E) does to the more peaceable aspects of ruling a kingdom using the 5th Edition rules introduced in Kingdoms (5E). From advanced tactics and strategy to casualties and prisoners of war, Ultimate Battle provides over 100 army tactics, special abilities, command boons, and types of military equipment, from heavy armor to howdahs and screening defense to strafing skirmishers, whether you want your army to unleash a magical barrage or infiltrate the enemy like wolves in the fold. Better still, it introduces a robust abstract battlefield management system to keep the action moving and provide you an incredible variety of options for dealing with ranged and melee attack and maneuvers without getting bogged down with armies of miniatures. Ultimate Battle isn't just about what happens when armies clash; it also helps you prepare for battle with advanced rules for army recruitment and commanders, dealing with terrain, weather, and visibility, camouflage and scouting, and parleys with the enemy. In the aftermath of victory or defeat, you'll be ready to deal with fatigue and healing, along with pillaging, plunder, and prisoners of war. Whether you're using the base rules in Kingdoms or the advanced kingdom options in Ultimate Rulership (5E), your heroes can stake their claim to power in the campaign world, daring anyone to stand against the armies and tactics they command! Pick up this fantastic 36-page 5E supplement today to bring amazing depth and dimension to mass combat in your campaign and Make Your Game Legendary! You can find the companion volumes here: KINGDOMS (5E) https: //www.amazon.com/Kingdoms-Kingdom-Building-5E-Mike-Kimmel/dp/1535518715/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1475101564&sr=8-2&keywords=kingdoms+5e+legendary+games ULTIMATE RULERSHIP (5E) https: //www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rulership-5E-Kingdom-Building/dp/1537530429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475101514&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+rulership+5e
Sea People The Greatest Untold Battles Of The World
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Author : Karthik Raghuram
language : en
Publisher: Clever Fox Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-20
Sea People The Greatest Untold Battles Of The World written by Karthik Raghuram and has been published by Clever Fox Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Fiction categories.
Mithra and his wife came to the Mediterranean region from a faraway nation full of dreams as a lower-class fisher. But regrettably, the highest authority in the land decided to ruin his family because of his strong morals and intellectual. Mithra didn't see it as his problem; rather, he took a broad view of it and realized that the absolute cause of his anguish and the misery of those around him was the power of authority. Since people grant authority, people may also exercise that authority. He collected an army of common folk who rebelled against the stifling power of government and went to war with every monarchy in existence at the time. In the conflict, through his strong principles and integrity, Mithra demonstrates why he is the world's best leader. They overcame town after village, city after city, and kingdom after kingdom until they achieved their main objective of establishing a society in which every individual is valued for the life he leads. They simply vanished without a trace from the world's view after achieving the wonderful win. The conflicts between these people and the kings are what bring about the collapse of bronze age civilizations. In the name of the Sea People, these people dreaded and remembered.
Dk Readers L4 Star Wars Epic Battles
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Author : Simon Beecroft
language : en
Publisher: DK Children
Release Date : 2008-02-18
Dk Readers L4 Star Wars Epic Battles written by Simon Beecroft and has been published by DK Children this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-18 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Jedi Knights versus Sith Lords, clone troopers versus battle droids--relive the biggest, baddest battles ever.
Ultimate War 5e
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Author : Legendary Games
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-11-03
Ultimate War 5e written by Legendary Games and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-03 with categories.
War in the Sea, Sky, and Beyond Ultimate War (5E) takes mass combat far beyond the battlefield! This incredible accessory for 5th Edition campaigns builds on the basic kingdom-building and warfare rules in Kingdoms (5E) and expanded in Ultimate Rulership (5E) and Ultimate Battle (5E), providing a richly immersive but still abstract integrated system for taking your traditional land battles into the skies above, across the seas beyond, and under the waves into the ocean depths without having to change systems. You'll find dozens of new vehicles, from traditional naval vessels like galleys and longships to ironclads and submersibles, alongside fantastic aerial vehicles from flying carpets and drogue wings to war rockets and solar sailers, with an array of specialized tactics and rules for dogfighting, ramming, strafing runs, flak, and more! We also bring you a ton of great material for siege warfare, including magical siege weapons and siege tactics from blockade to escalade! You'll also get exciting new command boons like cornucopia, surgical strike, and falling dusk, and a elegant new system of modular unit construction and interaction, allowing you to design combined arms units capable of a little bit of everything. Whether you're using the base rules in Kingdoms or the advanced kingdom and warfare options in Ultimate Rulership or Ultimate Battle, your heroes can stake their claim to power in the campaign world, daring anyone to stand against the forces they command! Grab this fantastic 46-page 5E supplement today and Make Your Game Legendary! You can pick up the companion volumes at makeyourgamelegendary.com, or right here at Amazon: KINGDOMS (5E) https: //www.amazon.com/Kingdoms-Kingdom-Building-5E-Mike-Kimmel/dp/1535518715/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1535518715&pd_rd_r=1KV5P89MTN786X8S06AP&pd_rd_w=A3atq&pd_rd_wg=t3Igc&psc=1&refRID=1KV5P89MTN786X8S06AP ULTIMATE RULERSHIP (5E) https: //www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rulership-5E-Kingdom-Building/dp/1537530429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481692923&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+rulership+5e ULTIMATE BATTLE (5E) https: //www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Battle-5E-Kingdom-Building/dp/1537573381/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1537573381&pd_rd_r=GXPJY70H6A2SE4PNQGQ9&pd_rd_w=kY61K&pd_rd_wg=YJUDd&psc=1&refRID=GXPJY70H6A2SE4PNQGQ9