Battle (DK Eyewitness Books) Hardcover – April 20, 2009

My nephew is so fascinated with all things geographical, including flags and wars, so when I saw this book I knew he would love it. He was so touched and he opened it up right away. The pictures are amazing. The book is a little yellow because it is an older book, but it adds to its charm.

Why should a reader acquire "Battle (DK Eyewitness)"?1. Because it is a DK Eyewitness book! That's reason enough. As a reviewer for the New York Times once wrote: "A DK book is a mini-museum." This time the "museum" reveals "battle" and its various forms through the ages in the Western world (Europe and America, but here mostly Europe). Notes about Asia and Africa are sprinkled throughout the book, but the predominant information is Euro-centric.2. The minute detail of battle is visited in tactical order from the big picture to the most detailed aspect of war. For example the first pages picture art relics showing aspects of war: Greek Hoplite soldiers dressing for battle, Cypriot soldiers in spear-at-the-ready pose, Egyptians in war chariots.3. After defining battle, the book goes on to present two-page and sometimes four-page spreads on various components needed to have battle: Infantry of the line, Heavy cavalry, Weapons training, Badges of rank, Colors, Supply and transportation, A soldier's pack, Reconnaissance, Field guns, Rapid-fire weapons, High-angle fire, Artillery instruments, Bows and arrows, Swords, Firearms, Close combat, and so on.4. Ending with Rewards of battle, Sick and wounded, Memories of war,5. Concluding with World War II, Vietnam, and Resources and websites for more information.6. DK books always includes a glossary and and Index.7. Since this is a new DK book, a clip-art CD of Battle and an 18 x 24 inch, pull-out poster highlighting key components of the book are included.For those unfamiliar with DK books, each page is packed with equal amounts of pictures, illustrations, maps, displays and then words. Each page is a feast for both eye and brain, visual and mental stimulation, whatever the subject.For the dabbler in aspects of war, this book is a no-brainer!Any questions?

Great book, just not the issue pictured.

My son is really loving the DK books right now. He's always been a huge battle fan, watching Patton when he was only 3 years old should have told us how he'd become later on. These books have a great poster inside, usually come with a CD, and lots of information to learn. Love these books!

My son is autistic and enjoys the many graphics.

Very very good

Good purchase.

Excellent!

We got this for our nephew and we heard later that he has gotten many hours of reading from it!