Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #95980 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-05
• Binding: Hardcover
• 360 pages

Military Illustrated, Nov 2007
"There are plenty of illustrated histories of soldiers through the ages, but this one is something very special. It is a truly sumptuous book, a treat for the eye".

Synopsis
This book presents a warrior's life, on and off the battlefield. From the Samurai of Japan to US rifleman, explore the dramatic experiences of soldiers who've fought battles and paid the price of warfare. Experience life on the frontline through personal accounts of the training, living conditions and engagements from 2,500 years of military history. Learn about fighting techniques and tactics from each era, and see the armour, uniforms, kit and weapons used in the field. Virtual tours take you inside the fortresses, ships, tanks and aircraft in which soldiers have battled, from a Viking longship to the cockpit of a B17 bomber. This book contains foreword from Colonel Tim Collins (OBE), who made headlines with his inspirational 'Eve-of-Battle' speech during the Iraqi conflict. This is an essential visual record of the fighting man.

Customer Reviews

Amazon take the p***
Recently I celebrated my birthday, where I asked my parents and sister for a couple of books, so as Amazon were advertising Warrior and Soldier together, and with both books looking like they were quite good, that's what I asked for.
Imagine my surprise on my birthday then when I started reading them and it turned out THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME BOOK APART FROM THE INTRODUCTION AND THE NAME!!!!!

My sister contacted Amazon and asked if she could send one of the books back and get a refund, and why Amazon were advertising the same books under different names and with nothing telling you otherwise. She was told that one of the books was the american version and that a refund could only be given if she returned the book, paying the not inconsiderable P&P herself!

The books themselves are very good, this review has 1 star for the amazon service which, although usually fine, has this time been diabolical and put a shadow on my birthday, and has inconvenienced my family quite considerably. You would think that Amazon would have enough money to take the hit for the P&P and honour their customer service obligations but apparently not.

I will be posting this review on the other book's page as well, so people hopefully won't get stung like I did.

Very dissappointing.

Amazon take the p***!!!
Recently I celebrated my birthday, where I asked my parents and sister for a couple of books, so as Amazon were advertising Warrior and Soldier together, and with both books looking like they were quite good, that's what I asked for.
Imagine my surprise on my birthday then when I started reading them and it turned out THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME BOOK APART FROM THE INTRODUCTION AND THE NAME!!!!!

My sister contacted Amazon and asked if she could send one of the books back and get a refund, and why Amazon were advertising the same books under different names and with nothing telling you otherwise. She was told that one of the books was the american version and that a refund could only be given if she returned the book, paying the not inconsiderable P&P herself!

The books themselves are very good, this review has 1 star for the amazon service which, although usually fine, has this time been diabolical and put a shadow on my birthday, and has inconvenienced my family quite considerably. You would think that Amazon would have enough money to take the hit for the P&P and honour their customer service obligations but apparently not.

I will be posting this review on the other book's page as well, so people hopefully won't get stung like I did.

Very dissappointing.