The Greatest War Stories Never Told

100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy

Autori

• Rick Beyer

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Guerre
• Narrativa
• Prosa di guerra
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Quirky characters and surprising true stories abound in military history, showcasing unexpected events and individuals. From a topless dancer who played a pivotal role in the Byzantine Empire's survival to a World War I battle paused for a soccer match, the narrative reveals the unusual intersections of war and everyday life. It also highlights a scientist's invention of a pigeon-guided missile and an elderly pig's death that sparked an international crisis between the U.S. and Great Britain, illustrating the bizarre and often overlooked aspects of conflict.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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