Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756645403
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
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Publisher : Penguin
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 11,55 MB
Release : 2009-01-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756655897
This latest addition to the long-running Eyewitness series looks at the life of the professional soldier, from Greek hoplites to infantrymen in the trenches of the Somme and today's UN peacekeepers. Eyewitness Soldier follows soldiers through signing up, rising through the ranks, through their experiences in combat, to how they are honoured and remembered.
Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,17 MB
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241631690
In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. More than 250 photographs, illustrating the people, places, and stories of the conflict, give a unique eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars". DK Eyewitness World War I expertly illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 19,57 MB
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756667623
Be an eyewitness to the adventurous - and dangerous -life of a knight with DK Eyewitness Books: Knight. Did you know caltrops - nasty spiked objects - were scattered over the ground before battle to injure animals or men who trod on them? Take a look at a knight's life, from young squires learning the trade to weaponry, armour and battle with Eyewitness: Knight.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 16,3 MB
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756689511
DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,11 MB
Release : 2008-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846033421
The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites.
Author : Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 16,99 MB
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Rome
ISBN : 9780241187753
A spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, Ancient Rome How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of history's most fascinating civilisations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant pull-out wall chart; you'll be an expert on Ancient Rome in no time. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about the Roman's with Eyewitness.
Author : R. G. Grant
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,56 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 9780756661182
Chronicles the evolution of warriors from around the world from 600 BCE to the present, exploring their tactics, means of transportation and housing, and training and discussing the armor, weapons, and gear they used.
Author : Rick Bragg
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 16,89 MB
Release : 2003-11-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1400042615
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author lends his remarkable narrative skills to the story of the most famous POW this country has known. In I Am a Soldier, Too, Bragg lets Jessica Lynch tell the story of her capture in the Iraq War in her own words--not the sensationalized ones of the media's initial reports. Here we see how a humble rural upbringing leads to a stint in the military, one of the most exciting job options for a young person in Palestine, West Virginia. We see the real story behind the ambush in the Iraqi Desert that led to Lynch's capture. And we gain new perspective on her rescue from an Iraqi hospital where she had been receiving care. Here Lynch’s true heroism and above all, modesty, is allowed to emerge, as we're shown how she managed her physical recovery from her debilitating wounds and contended with the misinformation--both deliberate and unintended--surrounding her highly publicized rescue. In the end, what we see is a uniquely American story of courage and true heroism.
Author : Richard Holmes
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Battles
ISBN : 9780679973331
Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.
