Synopses & Reviews
Classic examples of battlefield successes achieved by poorly armed and positioned forces reveal how bravery, determination, and sheer willpower can win the day. Go into the valleys of death at Balaclava in the 1800s with the Light Brigade into the bloodshed of Gettysburg, to Arras, where the Allies succeeded in smashing through Rommel's troops; and to eight other fierce battles. Savor these tales of derring-do, spanning over 225 years of history and illustrated with photos and maps.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-218) and index.
Table of Contents
The drums of Minden (1 August 1759) -- Valleys of death (Balaclava, 25 October 1854) -- The walls of Delhi (1857) -- For want of a nail (Little Round Top, 2 July 1863) -- Von Bredow's death ride and the Prussian guard at St-Privat (18 August 1870) -- March into infinity (Gordon relief expedition, 1884-5) -- The Arras counter-attack (21 May 1940) -- The taking of Longstop (1942-1943) -- Across the Waal (the Nijmegen bridges, 20 September 1944) -- Jump on Corregidor (February 1945) -- Goose Green Falklands, 27-29 May 1982).