The Military History Book

From the chariots of ancient Egypt and the legions of Rome through the cavalry of Napoleon and the tank battles of the Second World War to the drone warfare and cyber operations of the twenty-first century, military history is the story of how human beings have organised themselves to fight — and how those organisations have shaped the broader history of civilisation. DK’s The Military History Book presents this story in the comprehensive, visually spectacular style that only DK can achieve.

Every major conflict, every significant tactical innovation, and every landmark in the development of weapons, strategy, and military organisation receives expert treatment — combining clear analytical text with maps, battle diagrams, and photographs that make even the most complex campaigns comprehensible. The coverage ranges from ancient warfare through the cold war era and beyond.

An essential reference for students of military history — and a magnificent visual exploration of one of the most consequential threads in human history. Published by DK.