Bibliograph

Battle, written by Richard Holmes ; photographed by Geoff Dann & Geoff Brightling

Type

Label

Battle, written by Richard Holmes ; photographed by Geoff Dann & Geoff Brightling

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Battle

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

318913883

Responsibility statement

written by Richard Holmes ; photographed by Geoff Dann & Geoff Brightling

Series statement

Eyewitness

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness battle

Classification

Contributor

Creator