Maps Of War

History’s bloodiest battlefields were captured in accurate detail by cartographers at the time of each great battle and are now presented in this lavish collection of 150 maps. Each illustration is accompanied by an extended caption on the background to the war, including the planning and conduct of the battle in question. Whether the map was used to plan a military campaign, or drawn just after the event to record the conflict, each provides a fascinating piece of military history and brings the drama of the battle to life.