Description
A landmark work of military history, this book examines what battle actually feels like from the perspective of the ordinary soldier. Through detailed studies of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme, it strips away heroic abstraction to reveal the fear, confusion, exhaustion, violence, discipline, and endurance that shape combat. By reconstructing battles through the experiences of those who fought—and suffered—in them, it explores the human realities behind military tactics, weapons, leadership, and victory. Empathetic, analytical, and vividly grounded in historical research, it remains a profound study of war’s physical and psychological cost.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House of Canada, Limited
Published Jan 1, 1992
352 pages
ISBN: 9780712650908
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Details
First Published
1976
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Face of Battle by John Keegan.