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Soldier R.G. Grant

Soldier By R.G. Grant

Soldier by R.G. Grant

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From the Samurai of Japan to US rifleman, this title helps you to experience life on the frontline through personal accounts of the training, living conditions and engagements from 2,500 years of military history. It helps you learn about fighting techniques and tactics from each era and see the armour, uniforms, kit and weapons used in the field.

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Soldier by R.G. Grant

Stand to attention with the inside story on the life of a soldier, from the Saracens to the SAS

From the Samurai of Japan to US rifleman, experience life on the frontline through personal accounts of the training, living conditions and engagements from 2,500 years of military history. Learn about fighting techniques and tactics from each era and see the armour, uniforms, kit and weapons used in the field. Virtual tours take you inside the fortresses, ships, tanks and aircraft in which soldiers have battled, from a Viking longship to the cockpit of a B17 bomber.

Foreword from Colonel Tim Collins (OBE), who made headlines with his inspirational 'Eve-of-Battle' speech during the Iraqi conflict. Soldier is an essential visual record of the fighting man.

Soldier Reviews

A munitions box of wonders * RAF Magazine *
Soldier is a fascinating book for anyone with a military interest. It is packed with information on soldiering, presented in a journalistic rather than academic style. * The Journal *
This visual history of the fighting man shows what it is like to engage in battle through the ages- not just the fear of combat but the boredom of soldiers away from the front line. * BBC history *
this is a most interesting book which examines every aspect of a soldier's life on and off the battlefield * The Royal Military Police Journal *
provides a useful and interesting account of the evolution of the soldier through the ages, explaining how each period influenced the next * First Empire Magazine *
Soldier is a fascinating book for anyone with a military interest. It is packed with information on soldiering, presented in a journalistic rather than academic style. * The Journal *
This visual history of the fighting man shows what it is like to engage in battle through the ages- not just the fear of combat but the boredom of soldiers away from the front line. * BBC history *
this is a most interesting book which examines every aspect of a soldier's life on and off the battlefield * The Royal Military Police Journal *
provides a useful and interesting account of the evolution of the soldier through the ages, explaining how each period influenced the next * First Empire Magazine *

About R.G. Grant

Reg Grant has written on the American Revolution, World War I and World War II, and is the author of DK's Battle and Flight: 100 years of aviation. He lives in South London.

Additional information

GOR011321510
9781405365086
1405365080
Soldier by R.G. Grant
R.G. Grant
Used - Like New
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
20110603
352
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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