100 Decisive Battles That Shaped Human History

Author: Davis
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Publication Date: 2006-08-01
Features: If Xiang Yu had defeated Liu Bang at Gaixia, would the Chinese Han people still exist? If George Washington had failed in the Battle of Trenton, could the United States have been established smoothly afterward? If Napoleon had won the Battle of Waterloo, could Europe have become unified? If Nazi Germany had captured Moscow, would the Allies still have won the final victory in World War II? A single moment in history can change the entire course of historical development, and countless moments make up the process of history. 100 Decisive Battles records the most important military conflicts in history—from 1469 BC to 1991. Each battle provides the following information: the name of the battle and the date of engagement, commanders, and the size of the armies; the historical roots of the conflict, the countries involved, and their objectives; the long-term impact of the war. Human history is a history of war! The purpose of this book is to fill a gap often neglected in military history, providing a detailed description of 100 of the most decisive battles in history. The book is organized chronologically, which is very convenient for readers who want to access relevant information. Each battle is described in about 3,000 words, a length that is highly appealing to readers with limited reading time. With just 10–20 minutes a day, readers can get a general understanding of the origins and developments of each battle. If Xiang Yu had defeated Liu Bang at Gaixia, would the Chinese Han people still exist? If George Washington had failed in the Battle of Trenton, could the United States have been established smoothly afterward? If Napoleon had won the Battle of Waterloo, could Europe have become unified? If Nazi Germany had captured Moscow, would the Allies still have won the final victory in World War II? A single moment in history can change the entire course of historical development, and countless moments make up the process of history. 100 Decisive Battles records the most important military conflicts in history—from 1469 BC to 1991. Each battle provides the following information: the name of the battle and the date of engagement, commanders, and the size of the armies; the historical roots of the conflict, the countries involved, and their objectives; the long-term impact of the war. Human history is a history of war! The purpose of this book is to fill a gap often neglected in military history, providing a detailed description of 100 of the most decisive battles in history. The book is organized chronologically, which is very convenient for readers who want to access relevant information. Each battle is described in about 3,000 words, a length that is highly appealing to readers with limited reading time. With just 10–20 minutes a day, readers can get a general understanding of the origins and developments of each battle.