The Hinges of Battle - How Chance and Incompetence Have Changed the Face of History

Zusatztext Erik Durschmeid's revelations are wholly captivating. Informationen zum Autor Erik Durschmied was born in Vienna in 1930. After the Second World War he emigrated to Canada. A television war correspondent for the BBC and CBS! Durschmied covered every major crisis! from Vietnam! Iran! Iraq! Belfast! Beirut! Chile! to Cuba and Afghanistan. Winner of numerous awards! Newsweek wrote 'Durschmied is a supremely gifted reporter who has transformed the media he works in.' And in Le Monde: 'He's survived more battles than any living general.' Erik has just been appointed Professor of Military History at The Military Academy of Austria. He lives in Paris and Provence with his family. Klappentext A fascinating look at the turning points of famous conflicts - the moment when a minor incident decides the outcome of a battle (called the hinge of battle). A fascinating look at the turning points of famous conflicts - the moment when a minor incident decides the outcome of a battle (called the hinge of battle). Zusammenfassung A fascinating look at the turning points of famous conflicts - the moment when a minor incident decides the outcome of a battle (called the hinge of battle).

Product details

• Authors: Erik Durschmied, Durschmied Erik
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2002
• EAN: 9780340819784
• ISBN: 978-0-340-81978-4
• No. of pages: 438
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business; HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Warfare & defence, General and world history, Warfare and defence, Battles and campaigns