Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-234) and index. Includes index.
Contents:
The wounded. John Keegan -- V: Chronologl table -- I: The Greeks and modern warfare. Ordinary things, ordinary people ; A western way of war ; Not strategy, not tactics ; The hoplite and his phalanx : war in an agricultural society ; Sources of inquiry -- II: The ordeal of the hoplite. The burden of hoplite arms and armor ; The old men ; The dread of massed attack -- III: The triumph of will. A soldier's general ; Unit spirit and morale : the origins of the regimental system ; Drink -- IV: Battle! The charge ; A collision of men ; Tears and gaps ; The push and collapse ; Confusion, misdirection, and mob violence -- V: Aftermath. The killing field ; The wounded.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.