John Keegan Livres

The origins of Western warfare can be traced back to classical Greece, particularly on the battlefields of Marathon, Delion, and Koroneia, where the Greeks developed a brutal and decisive form of combat involving armed men of all ages. This study presents a fresh interpretation of Greek warfare, arguing that the same principles that shaped democracy—immediate resolution of conflict—also contributed to the horrific nature of hoplite phalanx battles. The narrative draws from a wide range of sources, including Greek poetry, drama, and historical records, to depict the mechanics of classical warfare. Focusing on the infantryman's perspective, it delves into the brutal realities of spear-thrusting and shield-pushing, the challenges of fighting in bronze armor, and the psychological turmoil of mass panic. It examines the physical condition, age, and morale of soldiers and their commanders, as well as their weapons and capabilities. Additionally, it explores the social and political dimensions of the soldier's experience, illustrating how the intense and brutal nature of infantry battles profoundly impacted their relationships with family, community, and country. This account raises new questions and challenges existing assumptions about the fundamental reasons for war.

World War II involved the fighting forces and civilian populations of every continent on the globe, The Illustrated London News, had been chronicling international events for almost a hundred years before Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939. The World At War covers those momentous years with an immediacy that a mere written record cannot supply. Taking both pictures and comments as they were first set down over fifty years ago. Includes more than 750 incredible black and white photographs. Follows events week by week as they unfolded, from German attack on Danzig in 1939, to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Kortfattede biografier over betydningsfulde personer fra 2. verdenskrig omfattende såvel politikere som militære ledere

RO60071049. WAR IN PEACE, AN ANALYSIS OF WARFARE SINCE 1945. 1981. In-4. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Fortes mouillures. 312 pages. Photo en couleur en frontispice et page de titre. Illustré de nombreuses photos et cartes en noir et blanc et en couleur dans le texte. Texte sur 3 colonnes. Jaquette défraîchie.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

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This Atlas plots, on the ground, at sea and in the air, the exact course of the war--including the political, economic and strategic background. The finest, specially designed cartography is combined with standard NATO military symbols to denote armies and fleets of every type and size. Every theatre of war is delineated from the cities of Europe to the vast expanses of the Pacific, from the deserts of North Africa and the steppes of Russia to the dense jungles of Burma and South-east Asia. Edited by the leading military historian, John Keegan, with the participation of many eminent experts in their field, The Times Atlas of the Second World War provides hundreds of maps, charts and commentaries to enable the reader to trace the course of the world's greatest conflict.

The Romans built perhaps the greatest empire of all time, forged with an unequalled skill in warfare. Accompany these unparalleled Roman troops from the conquest of Italy through to world conquest. Watch as defeated armies became allies and future soldiers of the Empire. Consider the irony of extreme brutality and repression leading to peace and prosperity. All the techniques and the organization of this amazingly advanced fighting force come into focus, from the emphasis on drills to its superior technology and bureaucracy.

Details on major weapons, ships, vehicles, aircraft, tanks, along with a recounting on every major campaign and battle, and hundreds of biographies of military and civilian leaders are collected in this visual encyclopedia of World War II. Illustrations.