The truth really is stranger than fiction. Nowhere else is this idea more evident than in military history. What could be stranger than the mysterious high-speed dirigible that a well-respected physician from New Jersey invented during the Civil War? How about the fact that the government rejected the idea while the Confederate troops were sitting in Washington’s suburbs.
Military history contains myriad myths. Secrets of Warfare: Exposing the Myths and Hidden History of Weapons and Battles
explores some of these myths, along with the truth and, where known, the motives behind the myth-makers.
explores some of these myths, along with the truth and, where known, the motives behind the myth-makers.Secrets of Warfare explores:
explores:- Battles from the ancient world and discusses the alleged superiority of Western nations from the earliest times.
- The famed myth of the English Longbow.
- The introduction of submarines to warfare prior to World War I.
- The deadliest American air raids of World War II.
- The supposed “attack” on U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin.
- And much more….
From ancient times to the 20th century, Secrets of Warfare exposes many of the myths that have kept the public misinformed about warfare. Twenty-nine of the most common military myths are exposed and, more importantly, so is the truth.
exposes many of the myths that have kept the public misinformed about warfare. Twenty-nine of the most common military myths are exposed and, more importantly, so is the truth. Secrets of Warfare: Exposing the Myths and Hidden History of Weapons and Battles (EAN 978-1-60163-155-8, pages: 256, price: $15.99) was published by New Page Books. The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and many other booksellers.
(EAN 978-1-60163-155-8, pages: 256, price: $15.99) was published by New Page Books. The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and many other booksellers.For more information about Secrets of Warfare and other new releases, visit the website of publisher New Page Books at www.newpagesbooks.com.
and other new releases, visit the website of publisher New Page Books at www.newpagesbooks.com.About the author:
William Weir has written 13 previous books, mostly about military history and crime. He is a former soldier, a military policeman, and a Korean War infantry combat veteran. He is a retired industrial editor and freelance magazine writer. He and his wife live in Guilford, Connecticut, where they take pride in the achievements of their three children: Bill, a newspaper feature writer; Alison, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and a lawyer; and Joan, mother of three and a special education teacher.
My Take on the Book
For any history buff, this book goes into so much detail of many of the differing war instruments. I came out of reading the book itself with a much greater appreciation for the the art of warfare as well as the craftsmanship and intricacy that went into developing these war instruments.
This book went into so much detail, I found it to be both intriguing and mind boggling (in a good way). I have to say that this book was so eye-opening, I have already shared the book with some other history buffs that I know and will continue to do this in the future as well.
This is a great book for any lover of history!
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