From the Persians' agile bowmen to Germany's screeching dive bombers, here are some of the most exciting and dramatic episodes of warfare the world has ever known. Hannibal's troops and lumbering elephants surmounted incredible odds to strike at the very heart of the Roman Empire. The romantic and brave privateers of Queen Elizabeth's England brought together enough strength to crush the formidable Spanish Armada.

On our own shores, the masterful General Lee clashed with the Army of the Potomac in one of the saddest, most destructive battles of the Civil War. And last, but far from least, that tribute to a gallant people and a gallant nation, the Battle of Britain, destroyed Hitler's fondest dreams of bringing England to its knees.

This is a fascinating book, full of adventure and action. The illustrations not only picture the battles and the people who played a major part in them, but give detailed battle plans so that the reader can see as well as read about the strategy of war.

A truly fine addition to the Real Book series.

From the dust jacket