FORTESCUE'S HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ARMY: VOLUME I: v. I - Brossura

Hon. J. W. Fortescue, The

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1843427141 ISBN 13: 9781843427148

Casa editrice: Naval & Military Press, 2004

Riassunto

This is the first volume in the classic and most famous history of the British army - that of the Hon. J. W. Fortescue, which is still a bible for army history buffs to this day. Vol. I - from the Battle of Hastings to the end of the Seven Year's War (1713). Includes such famous battles as Robert Bruce's victory over the English at Bannockburn; the triumph of Edward III's longbow firing English at Crecy,; Henry V'sd battle against the French ( and the odds) at Agincourt, in 1415; the Earl of Surrey's hard-fought victory over KIng James' Scots at Flodden; the battles of the English Civil War; Dunkirk Dunes, Tangiers, and the battles of Marlborough's campaigns - Blenheim, Ramilles, Oudenarde and Malplaquet. The volume also traces the development of European Armies' infantry, cavalry and artillery, and the specific changes in Britain during the period.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Naval & Military Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1843427141
• ISBN 13: 9781843427148
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 654