Great Battlefields of the World brings to life thirty of the most important battles in history, from Hannibal's victory at Cannae in 216 B.C. to the surrender of French forces at the Vietnamese battle of Dien Bien Phu.

This volume of decorated battles includes beautiful color illustrations of soldiers and their surroundings. Illustrations indicate where the troops moved and the two-dimensional contour of the terrain crossed during battle. Follow the takeover of land between rulers with detailed maps of the world.

Not only are there beautiful renderings of the battlefields from all over the world, included in Great Battlefields of the World are full-color photos of the battlefields today as well as vintage images restored. Eastern and Western Europe has seen many wars, and its' countries have shed blood all over the country for thousands of years. Take a walk through the European countryside where famous battles were fought and won. Great Generals stood on the ground depicted in the Great Battlefields of the World, as well as foot soldiers who gave their lives for a noble cause. What is it like to stand on sacred ground where men fought and died for their countries and rulers? Find out when you take a look inside Great Battlefields of the World, and discover for yourself the wonders of worldly battle.