Extreme War

Spanning roughly four thousand years, this illustrated volume surveys warfare from ancient times to the present day. It profiles legendary commanders, examines the weapons and battlefields that shaped each era, and explains the tactics armies used. Across every period, it looks at both the finest and the most disastrous examples of military conduct.

The book is aimed at readers who follow military history closely. Its comprehensive approach addresses hundreds of questions that amateur strategists regularly raise about how wars were fought and won.