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20th Century Battlefields

20th Century Battlefields

Summary

In this riveting book, political journalist Peter Snow and military historian Dan Snow bring to life the most intense and bitterly fought battles of the 20th century - from the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front to the desert landscape of Iraq. Punctuated by powerful eyewitness testimony, their compelling and often shocking narrative highlights the strategy of military commanders as well as the experience of men on the frontline. 20th Century Battlefields looks back at the most violent century in history and examines the challenges facing armed forces in the future.

Reviews

  • This is the most accurate and insightful account of the Gulf War I have read
    Norman Schwarzkopf

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Dan Snow

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Peter Snow

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