Название: The Encyclopedia of Warfare: From Earliest Times to the Present Day
Автор: Adrian Gilbert
Издательство: Lyons Press
ISBN: 1592280277
Год: 2002
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 308
Размер: 117,5 МБ
Язык: Английский

One of the most complete overviews of war ever assembled, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WARFARE treats every aspect of the ancient art of war, ranging from the army formations of the Egyptians, to the problems of peacekeeping in Somalia. In thrilling detail, it covers the majors wars of history, their significant battles and outstanding commanders, and discusses the ever-changing technology of war and the life and experience of the ordinary soldier. Numerous boxes throughout focus on particularly noteworthy aspects of the history of the conflict, such as weapons development. All of the techniques and requirements of warfare are covered, particularly the strategy and tactics that have had a decisive impact on the outcome of the fighting.