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Battlefields profiles the sites of 22 famous battles. Most have been officially preserved, feature interpretive facilities and evocative memorials to the bravery of the fighters and the fallen, and are served by battlefield tour companies. All these sites are accessible, fascinating and safe to visit today, bringing to life the personalities and tactics that decided the outcomes of these engagements.

The authors provide concise accounts of key phases of the battles, based on extensive research and first-hand experience of the battlefields, and explore the influence of the terrain on the outcome of each battle. Detailed cartography, exacting 3D illustrations and photographs and period artwork help to bring these historic encounters to life.