The World's Worst Military Disasters: Chronicling the Greatest Battlefield Catastrophes of All Time

Features 70 of the worst military disasters in history from the ancient battles of Kadesh and Maranthon through to recent blunders such as the SAS Gulf War action "Bravo Two Zero" and the US Rangers deaths in Mogadishu in 1993. Includes detailed analysis of the events leading up to each catastrophy and its devastating aftermath. Illustrated with annotated photography and fact boxes that provide fascinating, little-known details.