Provides an accessible introduction to 24 of the greatest catastrophes in the history of warfare, including Cannae, Agincourt, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the destruction of the French army at Sedan, Midway, Stalingrad, Dien Bein Phu, and many, many more.

Includes full-color tactical maps that allow the reader to grasp at a glance the decisive moves of the battle.

Features 180 color and black-and-white photographs and artworks illustrating the soldiers, uniforms, and military technology of the battles.