Battle (Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

Richard Holmes (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Eyewitness Books

Photographed in full color. Discover the stories behind the most compelling skirmishes in history: how Alexander the Great was the first general to hire spies; how Napoleon's "shock" tactics won him an empire; and how the telegraph changed the course of the Civil War.  

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up?An excellent visual introduction to military arts and science. Holmes traces the history of battle and warfare from the ancient Assyrians to World War I. Each chapter contains an assortment of full-color captioned photos and drawings featuring explanations on most aspects of war: infantry, artillery, supply and transport, reconnaissance, etc. Presented in a clear style with stunning photographs, this browsable book is the next best thing to visiting a museum.?L.R. Little, Penticton Public Library, B.C., Canada
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Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 63 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (August 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679873333
• ISBN-13: 978-0679873334
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,201,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great learning book for children, November 16, 2003

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David Hassall (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

As with all the eyewitness books its a great factual book for children to learn. The book is full of many pictures each with annotations describing in simple detail what is going on in the picture. The books are full of knowledge and enjoyable for both children and adults alike!

I recommened buying this book for your child if they are wanting to learn about battle.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome picture book about battle, February 26, 2011

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Judy K. Polhemus "Book Collector" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

Why should a reader acquire "Battle (DK Eyewitness)"?

1. Because it is a DK Eyewitness book! That's reason enough. As a reviewer for the New York Times once wrote: "A DK book is a mini-museum." This time the "museum" reveals "battle" and its various forms through the ages in the Western world (Europe and America, but here mostly Europe). Notes about Asia and Africa are sprinkled throughout the book, but the predominant information is Euro-centric.

2. The minute detail of battle is visited in tactical order from the big picture to the most detailed aspect of war. For example the first pages picture art relics showing aspects of war: Greek Hoplite soldiers dressing for battle, Cypriot soldiers in spear-at-the-ready pose, Egyptians in war chariots.

3. After defining battle, the book goes on to present two-page and sometimes four-page spreads on various components needed to have battle: Infantry of the line, Heavy cavalry, Weapons training, Badges of rank, Colors, Supply and transportation, A soldier's pack, Reconnaissance, Field guns, Rapid-fire weapons, High-angle fire, Artillery instruments, Bows and arrows, Swords, Firearms, Close combat, and so on.

4. Ending with Rewards of battle, Sick and wounded, Memories of war,

5. Concluding with World War II, Vietnam, and Resources and websites for more information.

6. DK books always includes a glossary and and Index.

7. Since this is a new DK book, a clip-art CD of Battle and an 18 x 24 inch, pull-out poster highlighting key components of the book are included.

For those unfamiliar with DK books, each page is packed with equal amounts of pictures, illustrations, maps, displays and then words. Each page is a feast for both eye and brain, visual and mental stimulation, whatever the subject.

For the dabbler in aspects of war, this book is a no-brainer!

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