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Description
From ancient times to the present day, the world's finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment. This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates 100 of the most famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. From the gleaming plate armour of the Roman Legionaries to the sleek gear of modern special ops forces, from the magnificent attire of Seminole warriors to the special equipment of the US Navy SEALs, this is an unmissable tour of history's most impressive fighting men.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Ancient World 1300 BC–AD 500
The Medieval World 1500–1700
Early Modern Warfare 1500–1700
Imperial Wars 1740s–1815
19th Century Wars c.1825–1900
World War I 1914–1918
World War II 1939–1945
Modern Warfare 1945 to present day
About the Artists
The Ancient World 1300 BC–AD 500
The Medieval World 1500–1700
Early Modern Warfare 1500–1700
Imperial Wars 1740s–1815
19th Century Wars c.1825–1900
World War I 1914–1918
World War II 1939–1945
Modern Warfare 1945 to present day
About the Artists
Product details
| Published | 20 Oct 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781472812971 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 182 b/w; 323 col |
| Dimensions | 140 x 140 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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