Land Warfare

War is hell. And since the early days of WWI, it's become more ferocious than ever. From the advent of tanks, chemical warfare, automatic weapons and nukes, <i>Land Warfare</i> takes an unflinching look at the brutal and bloody battles that have shaped the world since 1914.<br><br>* Presented chronologically, Land Warfare examines the most famous wars and campaigns of the 20th century, from WWI and WWII, to the Cold War, the Six-Day War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and beyond.<br>* Gain insight into revolutions, insurrections and civil wars, including the civil wars in Congo and Ethiopia, revolutions in China and Cuba, and &quot;the troubles&quot; of Northern Ireland.<br>* Discover how technological advances changed the way war was waged during the 19th and 20th centuries, and how today's technology stacks up.<br>* Includes an examination of major battle strategies, such as the Blitzkrieg, guerilla warfare, brushfire wars, as well as a detailed exploration of weapons since 1914.<br>* Illustrations bring the horrors and triumphs of war vividly to life. Each section is filled with photographs, action shots, aerial images as well as full-color artwork, maps and diagrams.