Product Description

What if the Saxons had triumphed over the Normans at the Battle of Hastings? If Washington had lost the Battle of Trenton? If Lee had won at Gettysburg? If the Germans had held the Allies at bay in Normandy? The world would certainly be a very different place today. Key battles have shaped the course of world history since time immmemorial. This reference spotlights 100 of the most important military confrontations from 1469 BC to 1991 AD, offering information on the historical context of the conflict, the countries involved and the their goals. It describes each battle plan, the ensuing confrontation and the victors, plus details of the commanders, the size of their forces and their casualties. The text finally discusses how history was affected by each outcome.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2365670 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Paul K. Davis received his Ph.D in War Studies from King's College, University of London. He is the author of ABC- CLIO's Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests (1996) and Encyclopedia of Warrior Peoples and Fighting Groups (1998)

Customer Reviews

100 is not enough
Short and to the point, instructive, though very US-biased. The remarks about the importance of each battle are instructive. The book was too short for me, and has set me off looking for the references.