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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 286 printed pages of text. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0749083662 DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 2nd edition, published 1981. Dust jacket Near fine, no tears. Book block clean and unmarked all side. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent and neat copy. Very minor edge wear front-right corner. See photos for more information. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book weight is over 2.1kg. Certainly! Cyril Falls, a notable military historian, delved into various significant battles throughout history. Let s explore some of these remarkable clashes: Rocroi (1643): A pivotal battle during the Thirty Years War, where French forces defeated the Spanish army. Blenheim (1704): The Battle of Blenheim was part of the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a decisive victory for the Allied forces led by the Duke of Marlborough. Poltava (1709): A critical battle in the Great Northern War, where the Swedish army suffered a major defeat against the Russian forces. Waterloo (1815): The famous battle that marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte s reign as Emperor of the French, as he was defeated by the British and Prussian forces. Stalingrad (1942): A brutal and pivotal battle during World War II, where Soviet troops successfully halted the German advance, leading to a turning point in the war. Alamein (1942): The Battle of El Alamein in North Africa, where British forces under General Montgomery defeated the Axis powers, shifting the momentum in favor of the Allies. These battles shaped history, influenced tactics, and left lasting impacts. Cyril Falls s work provides valuable insights into their significance and the strategies employed by the combatants.