Title: War stories : a graphic history /
Authors: Conroy, Mike.
Publisher: Collins Design,
Year: 2009
Subjects: War Comic books, strips, etc. History and criticism.; War in literature.; Comic books, strips, etc. History and criticism
Abstract: The first book to examine this genre of comics in depth, tracing the development of warfare--from Thermopylae to the Napoleonic Wars; the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars to World Wars I and II; and from the Korean and Vietnam Wars to modern day conflicts--through the eyes of some of comics' greatest creators. This lush and exciting visual compilation explores the history of global conflict--from the Alamo to Pearl Harbor, from Dunkirk to Iraq and Afghanistan--and features exquisite art from around the world.
Contents: Historical hostilities -- American blood, American soil -- World War I -- World War II -- Britain goes to war -- Korean and Vietnam wars -- Modern day conflicts -- Cover gallery.