087609
Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited
London
1977
23×30,5
tvrdi s omotom
384
engleski
15,00 EUR
12,00 EUR
Štedite: 3,00 EUR (20%)
This richly structured military history monograph provides an in-depth analysis of the key armed conflicts that shaped the geopolitical landscape of the twentieth century. The book chronologically and thematically traces the evolution of warfare, beginning with the transitional conflicts of the early century such as the Boer War (Spion Kop) and the Russo-Japanese War (Tsushima), continuing through the trench horrors and major offenses of the First World War (Verdun, Somme, Passchendaele, Jutland), and leading up to the turning points of the Second World War such as Stalingrad, Kursk, Alamein, Midway, and the Battle of the Bulge. In addition to the two world wars, the monograph covers in detail key postwar conflicts in the era of the nuclear age and the Cold War, including the Korean War, the French Indochina War (Dien Bien Phu), the Vietnam War (Tet Offensive), and the Yom Kippur War in the Middle East. The particular value of this edition lies in the fact that its chapters are authored by top global experts, generals, and military historians such as John Keegan, Alistair Horne, David Chandler, and Kenneth Macksey, guaranteeing the reader the highest level of historical accuracy, objectivity, and expert analysis. The authors do not limit themselves to dry chronology; instead, they analyze deeper issues of command, communication, the strategic blunders of military leaders, and the immense impact of technological progress and the introduction of new weapons of mass destruction. At the same time, the book maintains a deeply human perspective, delivering the raw story of ordinary men at war, their bravery, fear, and survival. Equipped with authentic documentary photographs and precise accounts, the monograph represents a superb read for all serious students of military history and strategy.
