Battle /

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by Holmes, Richard,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Dann, Geoff. | Brightling, Geoff. Series: Eyewitness. Published by : DK Pub., (New York :) Physical details: 72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + Subject(s): Battles. | Battles --History. | Military art and science --History. | Military art and science. | Computer software. Year : 1995 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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West Kent Elementary School 355 HOL Available

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.