100 Decisive Battles: From Ancient Times to the Present

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From the ancient Egyptian battle at Megiddo in 1469 BC to the recent military actions in Iraq, great battles have had an enormous impact on the shaping of history. Now, in this fully illustrated book, one hundred of the world's most important military confrontations are described in detail.
100 Decisive Battles gives us the facts about the battle and also explains where it fits in to the scope of world history.

In each entry we are given the name and date of the battle, the commanders, the size of the opposing forces, and casualties. An account of the battle plan and the military action are strategically discussed, and each description closes with a valuable consideration of how history was affected by the
outcome of the conflict. Among the battles presented are the Battle of Thymbra (546 BC), the Battle of Chalons (451 AD), the Battle of Cajamarca (1532), the Battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954), and the Tet Offensive (1968). Accompanying maps and sidebars help further orient us with each military action.

Global in scope, with excellent coverage of American, Central American, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern battles, and with its stirring accounts of familiar battles and many lesser known military conflicts, 100 Decisive Battles is essential reading for military buffs and anyone interested in how
the modern world came to be.

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Sometimes a battle, such as the one that raged along France's Marne River in 1918, involves hundreds of thousands of soldiers and costs many lives. Sometimes, as in the case of Tippecanoe, a battle involves only a few hundred fighters. Great or small, as historian Paul Davis notes, history has turned on clashes such as these.

In this well-researched compendium, Davis examines battles that have had far-reaching historical consequences. The first entry covers the Battle of Megiddo, which delivered unto the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III an uneasy dominion over Palestine and broadened his empire into Asia; the final entry, set not far from the first, describes the Allied victory over Iraq in Desert Storm, which "denied control of a large portion of the Middle East oil reserves to dictator Saddam Hussein and showed the ability of a multinational coalition to succeed in the post-Cold War world, perhaps setting an example of future international military action." In between Davis considers similarly fateful but often forgotten contests, such as the Battle of Chalons, when another coalition--this one of Visigoths, Romans, and Gallic and Germanic tribes--turned back the huge Mongol army of Attila in A.D. 451, and the Battle of Shanhaikuan, when, in the spring of 1644, China's Ming dynasty fell to Manchu invaders. Davis sometimes prefers sweeping themes to mundane realities (the fact, for instance, that the Battle of Adrianople turned on the recent invention of the stirrup), and his compendium tends heavily toward Europe at the expense of other parts of the world. The illustrations are also of uneven quality and usefulness.

Still, readers with an interest in military history will find this to be a handy reference and overview, and they'll enjoy second-guessing the author, nominating battles that didn't make his hundred while learning from the obscure, but nonetheless critical, ones that he does address. --Gregory McNamee

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"This is a very interesting book that concentrates on the greatest battles in world history that have changed the history of mankind sometimes for the better and sometimes for the enslavement of men and governments." --The Lone Star Book Review

"Davis describes significant military actions in detail, telling how world history was shaped by the outcome. The entries are presented chronologically for easy reference." --Troy Record

"Students of military history will find 100 Decisive Battles an important reference to the world's major battles. It covers conflicts from ancient to modern times, providing details on the historical setting, the conflict itself, and its lasting effects. The result will provide a clear reference to
any seeking foundation information on military struggles around the world." --Internet Book Watch

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (June 14, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195143663
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195143669
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches

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Zaba9901

Great Summary of Important Battles

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014

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This is a great read for a Military History buff (of which I am one). It has a nice summary of each battle (anywhere from 3 to 6 pages). Most of them have an accompanying map. Some also have drawings or photographs. It is not a "coffee table" type of book. I greatly enjoy it because I am interested in a summary. If the reader wants a more exhaustive explanation, this is not the book for it. The author does have an extensive Bibliography for more extensive reasearch. It is good reading for a long trip or while waiting in the doctor's office. I recommend this.

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Matthew Brennan

Best Summary

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018

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The best summary of military events that changed the course of history that I have read. Each segment provides a wealth of information about the battle, its context and its aftermath. This would be an excellent reference text for a course in world history. Recommended.

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A. Krug

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2005

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This book provides, for 100 definitive battles in history, the historical setting, the battle including a short description of it and a diagram or map showing the where the armies were positioned, and the result, the result including the effect on history and what would have happened if the battle had been won by the other side.

It is an excellent reference as well as a good summary of history with all the battles placed in date sequence. It is fun to read. I found myself picking out may favorite battles and then reading the battles before and after. Finally, I found I had read the whole book. When I read a book which refers to a battle, I grab this book for a broad historical perspective. I only wish I had acquired it years ago.

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Daniel R. Wiegand

I love it.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017

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Short history courses, I love it.

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Michael Beck

A must If You Like Military History

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2007

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Ever since I was in high school long, long, ago, I have always wanted to learn about the history of the world, especially about why wars and battles were fought. Although my favorite time and study is the Civil War period and the Confederacy, other periods of history appeal to me. I love military strategy and in this book i found just what I wanted. Mr. Davis does not just explain the battle but before he describes it, he gives to you a background of events and then after a description of the battle, he gives to you all the important results. Then he gives to the reader some important references which I have very much used. You can't go wrong with the purchase of this valuable book. Buy-Read-Enjoy.

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Charles Kemp

An excllent history

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018

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This books presents a clear picture of these important battles.

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Yelena Gindes

Pure visibility of pictures

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021

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Starting from middle pictures o the battles neither visible nor readable. Which makes it not to much fun to read and learn.

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Mark NYC

Vintage Excellence

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016

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I read this David's classic a number of times. I couldn't help but buying it anyway: I want it on my desktop as a fixture and a companion. An absolutely innovative way of doing excellent and meaningful history. A gem. All the decision makers worldwide should read a chapter nightly.

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