The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Army

From pike and musket to Challenger tanks, the Napoleonic wars to the Falklands campaign, the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Army charts the colourful history of the British Army from its medieval origins to the present day. Bringing together familiar campaigns and military commanders - Waterloo and D-Day, the Duke of York and Clive of India, this compelling volume places them within their own times and discusses the...
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From pike and musket to Challenger tanks, the Napoleonic wars to the Falklands campaign, the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Army charts the colourful history of the British Army from its medieval origins to the present day. Bringing together familiar campaigns and military commanders - Waterloo and D-Day, the Duke of York and Clive of India, this compelling volume places them within their own times and discusses the politics, military strategy and economic influences of each period. Complete with over 250 illustrations in colour and black and white, The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Army is a highly readable and thorough history which will both entertain and educate.