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Greatest War Stories Never Told : 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy by Rick Beyer (2005, Hardcover)
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Explore the captivating history of military warfare with "The Greatest War Stories Never Told" by Rick Beyer. This hardcover book published in 2005 by HarperCollins features 100 astonishing tales from military history that will bewilder and stupefy you. With a total of 224 pages and a weight of 14 ounces, this book is a perfect fit for any history enthusiast's collection. It is written in English and covers a wide range of topics under the genre of history and political science, including military and general topics. Get ready to dive into a world of intriguing military tales that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060760176
ISBN-139780060760175
eBay Product ID (ePID)45592036
Product Key Features
Book TitleGreatest War Stories Never Told : 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicMilitary / Veterans, History & Criticism, Military / World War II, Military / General
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, History
AuthorRick Beyer
Book SeriesThe Greatest Stories Never Told Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length7.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-045517
Reviews"The obscure secrets that Beyer reveals are fascinating in all the ways that history books generally aren't--quirky and entertaining without being drawn out....A quick read that you'll be drawing into conversation forever." -- The Army Times "Many strange tales...Readers wary of warrior worship will find several stories to warm their hearts..." -- Charlotte Observer, The obscure secrets that Beyer reveals are fascinating in all the ways that history books generally aren't--quirky and entertaining without being drawn out....A quick read that you'll be drawing into conversation forever.
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal355/.009
SynopsisRick Beyer, the author of the acclaimed History Channel(R) series The Greatest Stories Never Told, returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing war stories Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire; the World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played; the scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943; and don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told . One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true! Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented? Read on!, Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire. The World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played. The scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943. And don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told. One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief - but they're all true! Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented Read on!, Rick Beyer, the author of the acclaimed History Channel® series The Greatest Stories Never Told, returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing war stories Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire; the World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played; the scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943; and don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told. One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true! Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented Read on!, Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire. The World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played. The scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943. And don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told . One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented? Read on
LC Classification NumberD25.5.B45 2005
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- 17 Mar, 2021
Perfectly titled book.
I love almost all military history and this was certainly a well-appreciated addition to my collection. It is simply crammed full of items exactly as titled (Greatest stories never told) and every one illustrated and told w exactly the right amount of detail to make the reader to move on to the next one. A very good games (or several games) of war story trivia could be extracted from its pages. I especially liked how the author several times told the history of an expression or a modern-day invention had its roots in a war-related invention or artifact. A great book to read to kids, as well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jun, 2021
Great series
Bought it for my father who loves this series of books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 May, 2020
Great Condition
No writing in book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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