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31 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps. 12 epic battles on land, sea and in the air Contents includes: Thermopylae and Salamis -- Cannae -- Agincourt -- Lepanto -- Siege of Yorktown -- Trafalgar -- Waterloo -- Gettysburg -- The Somme -- Battle of Britain -- Siege of Stalingrad -- Desert Storm Summary: From the clash of ancient armies at Cannae and Thermopylae to the aerial duels of the Battle of Britain, discover some of the most epic battles in history. Read about the forces confronting each other, the heroism of those who took part and the weapons they fought with.