The Oxford History of the British Army
by David G. Chandler, Ian Frederick William Beckett
Category: Great Britain

From longbow, pike, and musket to Challenger tanks, this stimulating and informative book recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents to the present day. Battles, commanders, campaigns, organization, and weaponry are all covered in detail within the wider context of the social, economic, and political environments in which armies exist and fight.