Holmes, Richard, 1946-

Battle / written by Richard Holmes ; photographed by Geoff Dann & Geoff Brightling. - Rev. ed. - New York : DK Pub., 2009, c1995. - 72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art CD-ROM. - Eyewitness. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index.

What is battle? -- Infantry of the line -- Heavy cavalry -- Badges of rank -- Regimental colors -- Supply and transportation -- A soldiers pack -- Reconnaissance -- Field guns -- Rapid-fire weapons -- High-angle fire -- Artillery instruments -- Bows and arrows -- Maces and battle-axes -- Swords -- Firearms -- Close combat -- Gunpowder arms -- Rifled weapons -- Communications -- Engineering -- Victory and defeat -- Rewards of battle -- Sick and wounded -- Memories of war -- World War II -- An unquiet peace.

"Discover the weapons, equipment, and tactics used in conflicts throughout the ages"--Cover.

ISBN: 0756650275 9780756650278

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Battles.
Battles--History.
Military art and science--History.
Military art and science.
Computer software.

Dewey Class. No.: 355