Featuring detailed analysis and full-color tactical maps, this book provides a fascinating introduction to 30 of history’s most famous battles, including Marathon, Hastings, Constantinople, Trafalgar, Waterloo, Gettysburg, The Battle of Britain, Midway, Normandy, and many more. With over 250 color and black-and-white photographs, artworks illustrating the uniforms, tactics, and military technology of each era, and a comprehensive overview of the historical context of each battle, Great Battles offers an information-packed guide to some of the most iconic battles in military history.