From ancient times military history has been marked as much by misjudgements and incompetence as by gallantry and glory. Such blunders have sometimes ended in tragedy, sometimes in farce - and sometimes they have ended in triumph, despite all the odds. In this fascinating and entertaining collection, author Geoffrey Regan not only recounts some of the staggering stories, but also highlights the kinds of difficulties that can lead to military disaster. His anecdotes encompass every aspect of warfare from friendly fire and amphibious operations to meddling politicians and lack of cooperation. Incorporating 50 fascinating illustrations, this entertaining and instructive book will appeal to the military buff and general reader alike.
- ISBN10 1844427102
- ISBN13 9781844427109
- Publish Date 1 June 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
- Imprint Carlton Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 576
- Language English