From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide.

This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats.

Dive deep into the pages of this military history book to discover:

- A fresh perspective on more than 90 of the world's most important battles throughout history.
- Specially commissioned maps showing how key battles played out.
- Text and images that place each battle in its wider cultural and historical context.
- Entries that tell the story behind each battle - why it happened, and the lasting historical impact it left on the warring parties and the wider world.
- Chapter directory sections cover other key battles of the period bringing the total number of battles to more than 140.

From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail - the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armour, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes you into the thick of combat, and shows how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield.