Robertshaw, Andrew

History and geography lessons abound in this series about warriors and warrior culture in the modern era.

From a Roman legionary, a Viking warrior, and a Norman knight to a Cheyenne brave and a World War II British Infantryman, this book looks in detail at the lives of more than thirty-five individual soldiers through the ages.

Traces the development of warfare in the twentieth century, describing the conflicts, religious struggles, structures of armies, development of weapon technology, and the changing tactics of war, and considering the impact of air power, technological advances in naval warfare, advancements in military intelligence, and the changing role of foot soldiers.

Provides information on what it was like to be a soldier at different stages in world history, beginning with the Roman Empire in 50 A.D. and continuing through World War II, discussing what motivated the men to fight, and looking at issues such as camp food, weapons, and recruitment.

Provides information on what it was like to be a soldier at different stages in world history, beginning with the Roman Empire in 50 A.D. and continuing through World War II, discussing what motivated the men to fight, and looking at issues such as camp food, weapons, and recruitment.