Outnumbered by Cormac O'brien
Outnumbered chronicles fourteen momentous occasions on which a smaller, ostensibly weaker force prevailed in an epochal confrontation. A thrilling tour of the battlefields of history, replete with dramatic encounters, sudden twists of fate and intriguing character studies, this book demonstrates that, even when the odds seem insurmountable, the path to glory can still be found. This powerful and vivid recreations of history's most surprising military victories illuminate the cunning strategies, secret weapons, fateful decisions, and changes of fortune that turned the tide of battle in the most extraordinary and unanticipated ways. Together, these accounts constitute an enthralling survey that captures the excitement and terrors of battle, while highlighting the unpredictable nature of warfare and the courage and ingenuity of inspired, and inspiring military leaders.Cormac O’Brien is the author of The Forgotten History of America and Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents, among other books. He has been a featured speaker at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and a regular guest on National Public Radio. He lives in New Jersey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780785830597 |
| ISBN 10 | 0785830596 |
| Titel | Outnumbered |
| Autor | Cormac O'brien |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Crestline |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2013-07-26 |
| Seitenanzahl | 272 |
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