50 Events You Really Need to Know: History of War

50 Events You Really Need to Know: History of War
Author: Robin Cross
Publisher: Quercus
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1623651832

Human history--from the empires of the ancient world to the superpowers of the 21st century--has been inextricably shaped by conflict and the weapons that have been used to wage it. The technologies that have produced advanced civilizations have also been harnessed to the grim business of warfare. The trains that carried working people to their first seaside holidays in the 19th century also took millions of young men to war in 1914. Nearly a century later, the computer revolution, which by 2000 had come to dominate almost every aspect of life in advanced societies, had also introduced us to a new fifth dimension of warfare, in which governments jostle brutally in cyberspace. This short history, stretching from the chariot to the Stuxnet virus which disabled Iran's nuclear enrichment programme in 2007, charts some of the most significant weapons, fortifications and tactics that have been developed in the last 2,500 years. Since 1945, the pace of change has been relentless. In the present day, the main battle tank is facing obsolescence as the master of the battlefield, and the introduction of the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) threatens the livelihoods of many of the highly trained establishments of the world's leading air forces. In contrast, the many asymmetric conflicts raging around the globe in countries of the Third World attest to the durability of one of the 20th century's most remarkable weapons, the Kalashnikov assault rifle, developed in the later 1940s and still in service worldwide. This is a scintillating introduction to the world's most enduring phenomenon.

History of War

History of War
Author: Robin Cross
Publisher: Quercus Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Military art and science
ISBN: 9781780872643

Human history - from the empires of the ancient world to the superpowers of the 21st century - has been inextricably shaped by conflict and the weapons that have been used to wage it. The technologies that have produced advanced civilizations have also been harnessed to the grim business of warfare. This short history, stretching from the chariot to the Stuxnet virus which disabled Iran's nuclear enrichment programme in 2007, charts some of the most significant weapons, fortifications and tactics that have been developed in the last 2,500 years. It is a scintillating introduction to the world's most enduring phenomenon. The 50 events include: The Egyptian New Kingdom; Heavy infantry tactics; Grand strategy of Alexander the Great; Naval warfare; Legion versus phalanx; The army on the march; Roman siegecraft; Kingship and command; Cavalry and castles; The age of chivalry; The changing battlefield; Siege trains and siegecraft; The age of Vauban; The age of Frederick the Great; The Seven Years' War; Colonial conflict; Napoleon, tactics and grand strategy; Nelson and naval tactics; The rise of the Dreadnought; Steam and steel; Firepower; Mobilization; Trench warfare; Air warfare; The Manhattan Project and Cyberwar.

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1609927702

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War is the second instalment and follows the successful title on the First World War. Discover what caused the war and why it eventually affected every corner of the globe. The key battles, events and figures are all explored and recounted in succinct and easy-to understand text while illustrations and photographs bring the past vividly back to life.

World History 50 Key Milestones You Really Need to Know

World History 50 Key Milestones You Really Need to Know
Author: Ian Crofton
Publisher: Quercus Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781848661318

Offers brief and stimulating outlines of key developments in the history of the world, from the beginning of agriculture 10,000 years ago to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Crofton brings his lively style to bear in a series of essays ranging from ancient Egypt to modern China, from the Vikings and the Mongols to the French Revolution and the Cold War. Each essay is accompanied by a detailed time line of dates and events, and the flavour of the period concerned is brought to life by selected contemporary quotations from figures as diverse as Aristotle, Ashoka, Saladin, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther, and Suleiman the Magnificent.

World History

World History
Author: Ian Crofton
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 0857381776

People often complain that in history lessons at school they were taught just a few topics - the Romans, the Tudors, the Nazis - and how they have no idea at all about what happened in between. To remedy this, World History: 50 Key Milestones You Really Need to Know offers brief and stimulating outlines of key developments in the history of the world, from the beginning of agriculture 10,000 years ago to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Each essay is accompanied by a detailed time line of dates and events, and the flavour of the period concerned is brought to life by selected contemporary quotations from figures as diverse as Aristotle, Saladin, Christopher Columbus, Suleiman the Magnificent, Galileo, Voltaire, Thomas Jefferson, Mary Wollstonecraft, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. In addition, box features throw light on a range of related topics, from Confucianism and the state to Alexander the Great's horse, and from Islamic science to the Enigma code and the atomic bomb.

Civil War: American Civil War in 50 Events

Civil War: American Civil War in 50 Events
Author: James Weber
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2016-06-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781534962873

Do you want to learn how the bloodiest military conflict in American History began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allies Read about the 50 most important events of the Civil War, from the very beginning to the fall of the Confederate States. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever. Some of them include: - Lincoln Inauguration (March 4, 1861)- Civil War Begins (April 12, 1861)- Union Troops Surrender at Ft. Sumter (April 14, 1861)- First Battle of Bull Run (July 21, 1861)- Monitor vs. Merrimack (March 9, 1862)- Antietam (September 17, 1862)- Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)- Gettysburg (July 1, 1863)- Battle of Spotsylvania (May 8, 1864 - May 12, 1864)- Battle of Cold Harbor (June 1, 1864 - June 3, 1864)- Sherman Burns Atlanta (September 2, 1864)- President Johnson officially ends Civil War (May 9, 1865)and many many more The book takes you through the most important events of the Civil War from before the beginning of the war in 1861 until its end in 1865. It contains all the major battles and fights. You will find pictures and explanations to every event, making this the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Download your copy now! Tags: civil war, civil war history, civil war books, american civil war, american civil war history, american civil war books, american civil war memoirs, history, world history, history books, history of war, war tactics, military, american civil war historical fiction, american civil war historical fiction for kids, american civil war battles, civil war history books, civil war battles, civil war history kids, civil war history books, civil war history kindle, civil war books for kids,

World War 2: World War II in 50 Events

World War 2: World War II in 50 Events
Author: James Weber
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2016-04-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530848829

Do you want to learn how the bloodiest military conflict of all time began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allies Read about the 50 most important events of World War II, from the very beginning to the fall of the Axis Powers. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever. Some of them include: - The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria (September 18, 1931) - The Signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union (August 23, 1939)- The Battle of Britain (Summer 1940)- Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)- The Destruction of Cologne during the Thousand Bomber Raid (May 30, 1942)- The Battles of Midway (June 1942)- The German Surrender at Stalingrad (February 2, 1943)- Drop of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945)and many many more The book takes you through the most important events of WWII from before the beginning of the war in 1939 until its end in 1945. It contains all the major battles and fights. You will find pictures and explanations to every event, making this the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Download your copy now! Tags: world war ii books, world war 2 historical fiction, history, world history, history books, history of war, war tactics, military, world war 2 books for kindle, world war 2 books for teens, world war 2 books young adult, history books for kids, military tactics, world war ii in colour, world war 2 movies, world war 2 posters, world war 2 books for kids, world war 2 books for adults, nazi germany, axis, allies, d-day,

The History of Britain in 50 Events

The History of Britain in 50 Events
Author: Stephan Weaver
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2015-07-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1514774070

This book provides an easy to understand overview of British History in 50 Events. Inside you will learn about… - The Foundation of London - The Great Viking Invasion - The Battle of Hastings - The Black Death - The Battle of Waterloo - The Last Public Hanging And much more!

History

History
Author: James Weber
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781532953576

Do you want to know how the United States became the world power it is today? Read about the 50 most important events in American history, from the first immigration to the only remaining world power after the cold war. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of the U.S. history. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever.Some of them include:- The First Indians on the American continent 14,500 B.C- Jamestown as the first permanent English settlement in the United States 1565- The Boston Tea Party 1773- The Declaration of Independence 1776- Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804- The California Gold Rush 1848- U.S. involvement in World War I & II- 9/11 Attacks on the World Trade Centerand many many moreAll the major wars and conflicts from the American Revolution until the Iraq WarThe book includes pictures and explanations to every event, making this the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in histoy. Download your copy now! Tags: history, world history, history books, history of the world, human history, world history textbook, history books for kids, earth history, geographic history, earth history kindle, human history, history books for kids age 9 12, history of the world part 1, a little history of the world, history books for kids age 7-9, history books for young readers, history books for children, modern history of europe, history books for kindle,

50 Things You Should Know About the Vietnam War

50 Things You Should Know About the Vietnam War
Author: Chris McNab
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781609929619

This new title from the 50 Things You Should Know About series is packed full of infographics, illustrations, maps, and color photographs from the period. Not only identifying major political and military figures from both sides of the conflict with the 'Who's Who' pages, this title also documents the significance of medical workers, protesters, and civilians caught in the crossfire. Photos of memorabilia, such as patches, pins, and bracelets, add a personal aspect to the war.