Suitable for high school level and general readers, this abundantly illustrated reference describes 28 significant military campaigns, both domestic and international, from the French and Indian War through the current war in Iraq. Each treatment is replete with maps and color photos, integrated with explanatory text. Arrangement is roughly chronological beginning with on wars of the colonial period and of the young republic and continuing with the Civil War, emerging world power, World Wars I & II, hot wars of the Cold War, and activities of the lone superpower. Each chapter concludes with a section on instruments of war during the period under consideration. The book is oversize: 9.25x12.25". Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
