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The Worldwide History of Warfare is a stunning visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War. Beautiful nineteenth-century engravings, artworks and diagrams are combined with an engaging and informative modern text.


A chronological and cultural review of tactics, arms and and technology is supplemented by thumbnail studies of individual items of arms and armour – from swords to artillery and siege engines, from helmets to handguns. Perfect for students and re-enactment enthusiasts.The lavish visual approach shows the evolving profiles of armies and individual warriors, with annotated anatomies of key technologies and diagrams of famous battles and tactical innovations.

With contextual introductions, authoritative captions, and a glossary of terms. Classic engravings show military machinery and methods. Expert modern narrative describes the development of arms and armour, and the evolution of tactics. Illustrated anatomies of the key technologies .

Tabs, cross-references and timelines all help to explore this comprehensive volumeTim Newark is widely published in the field of military history. He became editor of Military Illustrated magazine in 1993, and has acted as consultant for television documentary series including Heroes & Weapons of WW2 screened by The History Channel and BBC Worldwide. His publications include Camouflage, also published by Thames & Hudson, written to accompany the Imperial War Museum exhibition.

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