History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army

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A Welcome Insight into Alexander's Logistics Genius
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Rigorous yet highly readable
Seminal Work on Alexander the Great Military Logistics
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Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army
Donald W. Engels
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A Welcome Insight into Alexander's Logistics Genius.......2007-04-06

Alexander's logistics management during his unprecedented (and unmatched) military campaign is something that's easily overlooked considering the reams of books about virtually everything else about Alexander. But this seemingly mundane subject matter turns out to be one of the most fascinating aspects of Alexander's truly multi-faceted genius. This book provides a great insight in layman's terms of what it was like to manage a campaigning army of approximately 50,000 plus followers (engineers, doctors, cooks, entertainers, scientists, craftsmen, servants, etc.) of around another 15,000 people and at least 10,000 horses and mules. It's easy to just throw down the numbers and do the calculations, but it's another thing to imagine the logistics involved in procuring the food, water, and other resources to keep the army moving at a swift pace of 35~40 miles per day.

Engels does a great job of helping the reader visualize the enormity of the logistics problems involved and how they were tackled by Alexander as he and his army marched through Asia. Alexander was a very hands-on kind of a leader who was involved in the minute details of logistics operations when necessary but did so without getting into micro-managing those underneath him. Alexander knew every aspect of his army inside and out and lived like a common solider, which is what truly endeared his soldiers to him with fervent loyalty. This book provides great insight into an aspect of Alexander that some will ponder about but never bother to delve into. How did Alexander lead such a huge army and a supporting contingent over 22,000 miles of extremely difficult terrain and environments? This book goes a long way in answering that question.

how can a book on logistics be so gripping?.......2007-01-10

i would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in military strategy or ancient history. i read it in a day because i simply could not put it down. engels provides a case for alexander's movements based on what is logistically possible through the movement of troops and supplies. well researched (he pulls from sources as diverse as ancient greek text and us. army records), the book opened my eyes to what warfare in those days must truely entail.

this is not an introductory book on alexander's campaigns, however. the author assumes you have good knowledge of what the pervailing theories are of the routes that he took, and doesn't waste time explaining details that might not be known to someone who hasn't already read and studied this time period.

Rigorous yet highly readable.......2006-11-19

Engel's little book is one the best investigations into the effects of logistical factors on warfare that I've ever read. Reducing the energy needs of any body of men and animals to a formula,applying logical constraints to deductions about the movement and function of these groups, and by rigorous historical investigation into the geography, history and climate of the relevant places involved, Engels picked out the motivations and concerns of Alexander (and his enemies) as he marched across the shuddering corpse of the Persian Empire.

Don't be put off by the implied technical details above. This is a very readable book, a story, even. It's one of my favourite reads. Engel's conjectures are thought provoking, but always backed up by hard evidence. Anyone studying warfare in any time prior to the modern period (where trains and the internal combustion engine changed everything) needs to read this book to understand how things worked.

Seminal Work on Alexander the Great Military Logistics.......2006-10-04

This is a very illuminating book on the supply and logistical challenges that Alexander the Great had to overcome in his numerous brilliant and successful campaigns. Donald Engels's book is unique in that it focuses on an area that many authors either takes for granted or pay scant attention to, yet it is an integral and critical part of any successful military campaign.

The book contains some important lessons for all commanders today on the critical importance of logistics to sustain an army and ensure that it is well supplied and that troops remain motivated. The book shows how Alexander's intimate knowledge and understanding of terrain, geography, weather, seasons, sources of provisions and accessibility of routes enabled him to expertly solve the various logistical challenges thus ensuring his decisive victories. The immensity of the calculations that he had to make, the numerous permutations that had to be taken into account with respect to factors such as speed of troop movement, water and food requirements for people and animals as well as the weapons and ammunition shows really how capable Alexander and his staff were.

The book thus authoritatively highlights the fact that Alexander's genius for effective logistical system played an essential part in complementing his brilliant tactical skills and leadership acumen. After reading this book, you can make sense of why Alexander made certain decisions as supply and logistics severely restricts where an army can go, its speed, rest periods, how long it can stay at any given place, the number of soldiers that can be accommodated as well as methods of transport and supply, among other things.

Having read this book, one can really appreciate with awe just how great Alexander was to wage brilliantly successful campaigns in distant and remote lands, such as Persia and India, when the ancient means of transport and supply were poor and inefficient. It took methodical, detailed and thoughtful planning and Alexander's sharp intellect to put it all well together.

The Definitive Book On The Logistics Of Alexander The Great.......2005-08-10

Donald W. Engels book is chock full of logistical details that any serious student of Alexander The Great would need, to undertake an in-depth study of the logistical needs of this great general. Personally, I believe Alexander The Great was the greatest commander on the battlefield and his success is due in no small part to his exceptional understanding of the logistics necessary for his army to conquer the ancient world. He learned his craft under the able tutelage of his father, Philip of Macedon. Philip saw in his son the genius he had for organization and entrusted his logistical planning to his son while he was in his late teens. I guess a classical education provided by Aristotle didn't hurt him!

Engels book solves Alexander's logistical challenges by using the relationship of time, distance, geography, climate and the nutritional needs of his army. He uses ancient historical sources as well as recent archaeological work to fill in the many blanks that had been plaguing students of Alexander's conquests for years. One of the great facts that Engels points out is that Alexander used very few pack animals since they needed too much food and water. He used men instead to move his army, which made it lighter and faster. The statistical tables, maps and appendices alone make this a most worthwhile book. Had Field Marshall Rommell had access to Engels work he might have not allowed his lack of logistics defeat his strategy, thank G-d the book wasn't available to him!

This is the consummate work for understanding the logistics of ancient warfare. No serious student of Alexander The Great can be without this book. Being that I am a retired U. S. Army Major, I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in ancient warfare, and history.

You Wouldn't Want To Be In Alexander The Great's Army!: Miles You'd Rather Not March (You Wouldn't Want to...)

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You Wouldn't Want To Be In Alexander The Great's Army!: Miles You'd Rather Not March (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Jacqueline Morley , and David Antram
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Not a bad introduction........2006-05-23

This is a child's book on Alexander. For a 32 page book, it does a pretty good job covering the Great King's history, with the usual caveats that apply to Alexander (very little actual primary sourcing and the secondary sources are written >150 years after his death).

I'm somewhat of an Alexandrophile, and I liked what I saw (although I didn't agree with everything such as not actually mentioning Beucepholos).

The pictures were cool, too.

All-in-all: Not a bad book at all.

The Army of Alexander the Great (Men at Arms Series, 148)

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Alexander's conquerors
Great Introduction
This Osprey doesn't hold the measure!
Some severe problems....
An area that desperately needs more researchers!!

The Army of Alexander the Great (Men at Arms Series, 148)
Nicholas Sekunda
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ASIN: 0850455391
Release Date: 1992-03-26

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When Philip II ascended the throne in 359 BC, Macedonia was in danger of being engulfed by wild barbarian tribes to the north and wily Greek cities to the south. Philip had to expand the power of the throne or be swallowed up: the creation of a powerful army was imperative. When his son, Alexander, inherited his kingdom at the age of 20, he also inherited an army which was truly unrivalled. The Macedonians were veterans of battle, well equipped and eager for conquest. Add to this Alexander's supreme gifts as military commander and it is little wonder they achieved so much.

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Alexander's conquerors.......2007-04-02

The text is a basic examination of Alexandrian Macedonian tactics, organization, gear, and command-something that can be found just about anywhere. The plates, by Angus McBride, are certainly not his best and fail to really show us what the common phalanx soldier with his sarissa pike would have looked like.

Great Introduction.......2006-11-10

I love how some reviewers fancy themselves to be historians rather than enthusiasts. They rant about how a writer is mistaken because his interpretations in a field filled with contradictory information and scanty sources conflicts with the reviewer's opinion, which is usually based on current "fad" history. I guess a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, especially when more knowledge might turn that viewpoint around 180 degrees. I also like the ones that go on to say, "a much better source is..." then refer you to some long out-of-publication book or a massive 700 page tome. Come on, this was meant to be a 48 page overview or introduction to support some pictures, people! Finally, to the reviewer that criticized the plates of nude hunters, I ask: have you actually read this book? My copy has no plates of nude hunters.

The fact is, although I normally disapprove of sidestepping issues, the author's decision to avoid controversy by avoiding illustrations of Sarrisa use is understandable as this volume is far too thin to be getting into dragged out discussions. And as one can see, had he chosen to depict it one way or another, some "expert" would have written in blasting his choice.

The text mainly describes the organization of Alexander's armies including Companion cavalry, Thracian cavalry, allied infantry, mercenary infantry, etc. Sekunda gives his sources, whether it be some ancient writer or some archeological find, and where the information presented is a presumption based on minimal evidence, he lets you know. For this reason, unavoidably, the book glosses over some aspects while getting into surprising detail in others, such as tunic colors or shield devices. I also found thier use of inflated tents to cross rivers interesting. Again, bear in mind the limitations of what can be put into 48 pages. I must confess some of McBride's other work seems better. All in all, an excellent introduction to the subject, and a good addition to those looking for something that cuts through to just the details of unit composition. I have the combined volume "Alexander" (which includes Osprey's Campaign 7) and found it a fascinating read. Recommended, especially for those new to the subject or who like their info condensed into a neat little package. I plan on getting Osprey's "Macedonian Warrior" to read another take on the subject.

This Osprey doesn't hold the measure!.......2006-05-24

This Osprey doesen't have the quality as former Osprey books i have read.
The author don't have the right sources to write a book upon the subject.
Theres are lots of remarkable errors in the book.
For example no companion cavalryman in the platesfights with armour on, and no pictures showing infantry with sarrisas(5m long spears) the weapon the Macedonians whas become famous with.
The worst errors in the plates are soldiers hunting nude.
Personally i like Angus McBride but this is not one of his better illustations.
And for the writer, Nick Sekunda, his writng is terrible.

I am very disappointed about this book.
I had such high expections on this book becuse it is a so important subject.
Alexander was that important subject, and im sad to now that we now so little about him, and espcially his fighting forces.

Gustav Fils

Some severe problems...........2004-12-22

These Osprey books usually are pretty accurate.... But this one is a rare exception. The order-of-battle information is OK, but when it comes to clothes and weapons of Alexander's troops, Sekunda is off in left field. He relies almost exclusively on the so-called "Alexander Sarcophagus". This was carved for a Phoenician client-king by imported Greek artists, and the protrayal of Macedonian troops on it seems to have been strongly affected by old Greek artistic conventions, e.g. "heroic nudity". Sekunda can't quite bring himself to believe that Macedonian infantry fought stark naked, but he does accept other features of these carvings that are strongly contradicted by the literary sources. The worst error is his claim that Alexander's infantry all used the old "Argive" or "hoplite" shield, which would make it impossible for them to use both hands to hold their long pikes. The illustrator has neatly dodged this issue by showing all the Macedonians fighting with only their swords in skirmishing or urban-warfare scenes. If you really want to know how Alexander's troops looked, find a copy of Duncan Head's ARMIES OF THE MACEDONIAN AND PUNIC WARS (1982) with has a much more complete treatment based on a variety of sources.

An area that desperately needs more researchers!!.......1999-05-14

The army of Alexander would seem to be an excellent topic for a book. Yet, this is the only one in existence that documents colours as well as weapons/tactics etc. The art is quite superb. A unique book, delving into an area that despeartely needs more researchers!

The fighting man: From Alexander the Great's army to the present day

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The fighting man: From Alexander the Great's army to the present day
Peter Young
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Alexander the Great at War: His army - His battles - His Enemies (General Military)

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Alexander the Great at War: His army - His battles - His Enemies (General Military)

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Alexander the Great: His Armies and Campaigns 334-323 BC (Special Editions (Military))

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Good Overview of Alexander's Army and Military Tactics
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nice battle maps
A good overview of Alexander's army

Alexander the Great: His Armies and Campaigns 334-323 BC (Special Editions (Military))
Nicholas Sekunda
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ASIN: 1855327929
Release Date: 1998-04-15

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This book combines Men-at-Arms 148: `The Army of Alexander the Great' and Campaign 7: `Alexander 334-323BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire'. Upon the assassination of his father King Philip II in the summer of 336BC, Alexander took over the reins of power of a now united Greece. When he led his combined Macedonian and Greek army into Asia a year later he began the greatest career of military conquest in world history. In 11 short years he overcame the might of the Persian Empire and campaigned across the face of the known world. Two eminent scholars of the Classical world (Nick Sekunda and John Warry) describe in detail the make up of Alexander's army, and the course of his epic campaigns.

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Good Overview of Alexander's Army and Military Tactics.......2007-05-01

There are several great books about Alexander that focus on his astonishing military career but they tend to be scholarly and difficult for the Alexander novice to take in. If you want to get a general overview with lots of illustrations, maps, and photos, then this is the book for you. Alexander the Great has been and remains a lot of different things to different people, but one thing that the great majority can agree on is that he was one amazing general and military commander.

This book focuses on Alexander's army and how it was developed under his father - King Philip II, the weaponry used by the Macedonian army, the campaigns of Alexander in Asia, and a fairly detailed analysis of all the major battles and sieges with colorful maps and illustrations. Seminal titles from military historians like J.F.C. Fuller, Theodore A. Dodge, and Peter G. Tsouras go more in-depth in their analysis of Alexander's military strategies and tactics but they require a lot of imagination and involvement on the readers' part to visualize what happened.

The detailed maps give you a good idea of the scope of the battles and the extent of Alexander's amazing campaigns through Asia. When you consider that the army formations at the front line often stretched well over a mile you get an idea of how massive these battles were. It's really hard to envision leading an army without radio communications into a field that would cover several square miles and the chaos ensuing within, but that's exactly what these battles were like. What is truly amazing is that no one in the history of warfare quite had the spectacular success that Alexander had.

Even with all this information from books such as these, it's hard to pinpoint what made Alexander so successful when so many others have failed miserably or barely made out of battles alive. Alexander not only won these battles against much larger opponents, but he won decisively in routs in which the enemies suffered over 10 times the casualties that Alexander's armies suffered. You look at the battle results and simply go, "Wow! But how?!?" This book gives you a starting point towards understanding Alexander as an unparalleled military commander. If you want an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand book about Alexander's military achievements, this is definitely the book to get you started.

Book Review.......2004-11-10

"This book does not attempt a comprehensive treatment, it is offered as an introduction to Alexander's army" (Sekunda and Warry 7). Nick Sekunda and John Warry have written a very readable and informative book about Alexander The Great's military conquests. This book goes into great detail about Alexander's army, his commanders, the battles, and the aftermaths of the battles. The authors introduce the book in a very creative way by reporting about King Phillip's army and everything he established before Alexander took over the throne.
" This book examines the structure and organization of Alexander's world-beating army, and traces the course of his epic campaigns" (145). The book is efficient in illustrations and text about the daily life of being in his army. It also has involved depictions of his battles. The authors breakdown the elements of the battles starting with Alexander's opening moves, what happens during each of the battles, and also what follows each of the battles.
I see this book as biased for Alexander because the authors do not mention anything about Alexander having a [...] affair with one of his generals which is something I have read elsewhere. Leaving that out, in my opinion, is a good thing because this is a book about Alexander's military conquests not his romance life. The organization of this book is wonderfully crafted. The evidence seems to be supported throughout the book. The author also concludes the book properly. The book stayed very true to its purpose.
The book had few imperfections from what I interpreted. One of them being that it is to some extent verbose. It is also hard to keep track of the many different generals and kings listed in the book partially because their names are difficult to pronounce and because there are so many but I would have to consider myself reaching for a reason rather than it being abundantly clear. I give these authors a great deal of credit for all of the information they have provided in this book.
I have yet to read any other works about Alexander but after reading this I will be more apt do so. I would definitely recommend this book to others but with the ever changing technology and things available on the Internet, both good and bad, no book can keep up.

there's a newer version.......2001-07-15

There is a newer version of this book. Warry, "Alexander the Great," also published by Osprey, Jan. 2001.

nice battle maps.......2001-07-14

This book is the second and better half of "Alexander the Great : His Armies and Campaigns 334-323 BC" by Nick Sekunda, John Warry. It has very illustrative battle maps especially on the siege of Tyre.

A good overview of Alexander's army.......1999-11-28

This is a good reference guide to one who wants to know more about Alexander the Great's army. The book is efficient in illustrations and text about the daily life of being in his army. Though i wouldn't recommend this as the definitive book of Alexander's army, it is a good stepping stone to read and search for a more complete book that could fill in the blanks left buy reading this.

Enduring the Great War: Combat, Morale and the Collapse of Armies, 19141918 (Cambridge Military Histories)

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Enduring the Great War: Combat, Morale and the Collapse of Armies, 19141918 (Cambridge Military Histories)
Alexander Watson
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An innovative comparative history of how German and British soldiers endured the horror of the First World War. Unlike existing literature, which emphasises the strength of societies or military institutions, this study argues that at the heart of armiesâ€™ robustness lay natural human resilience. Drawing widely on contemporary letters and diaries of British and German soldiers, psychiatric reports and official documentation, and interpreting these sources with modern psychological research, this unique account provides new insights into the soldiersâ€™ fears, motivations and coping mechanisms. It explains why the British outlasted their opponents by examining and comparing the motives for fighting, the effectiveness with which armies and societies supported men and the combatantsâ€™ morale throughout the conflict on both sides. Finally it challenges the current consensus on the warâ€™s end, arguing that not a â€~covert strikeâ€™ but rather an â€~ordered surrenderâ€™ led by junior officers brought about Germanyâ€™s defeat in 1918.

Life of an Irish soldier: Reminiscences of General Sir Alexander Godley

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Life of an Irish soldier: Reminiscences of General Sir Alexander Godley
A. J Godley
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Good history of WWI

McCrae's Battalion
Jack Alexander
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ASIN: 1840187077
Release Date: 2003-10-23

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Good history of WWI.......2007-07-24

Though a bit rambling at times, an excellent view of a particular WWI battalion as seen from the trenches.

The rambling involves a backstory of the Battalion's soccer ties, which is important to understand for historical purposes. But since I like soccer, too, that was a plus.

Brings home all the horror of this war and the tragedy of fighting units made up from one locale--especially when they're nearly wiped out.

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