From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide.This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history from the ancient world to the American Civil War World War II Vietnam the Cold War and beyond. Maps paintings and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats.From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of hightech air battles key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail the weapons the soldiers and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled including Alexander the Great Napoleon and Rommel and crucial arms armour and equipment are explained.