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The Soldier

by Chris McNab · 2014

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From the seasoned infantryman of the 1700s to the hi-tech warriors of today, this book makes an intriguing journey through 300 years of military service. Authoritative text and stunning visual content explore every aspect of the soldier's life in both war and peace, charting how he has lived, marched, fought, died, and survived, across the centuries, often in places far from home.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
military historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of thissoldierssoldiersMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IWorld War IMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisAmerican RevolutionAmerican RevolutionMore like thisLess of thiscivil warcivil warMore like thisLess of thisIraqIraqMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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