[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by scott free

Right now... The Evolution of Weapons and Warfare: Col, T.N. Dupuy.

Its not just a bunch of war stories, but the men and ideas behind the major scientific, strategic and technological developments that brought us to where we are.

From Alexander, to Genghis Khan, Caesar, Napoleon, Wellington and beyond... this book breaks each achievement and victory or loss down into basic, easily understood blocks of learning.

Betcha didn't know Swiss halbeard/pikemen were the scourge of Europe for a while, didja?

Or maybe how the Japanese DOMINATED the Russians in the early 20th century thanks to better tactics A, and better equipment B.

Its the kind of stuff military officers read in school, awesome, if you're interested in that sort of thing.

Worst scourge uniforms, ever.